A year ago, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford shocked the people of his state by admitting an affair with a woman in Argentina. Today, voters get their first crack at picking his replacement. Who will likely emerge from a very crowded Republican primary? How will allegations of extramarital affairs impact the GOP front-runner? Will she survive a likely run-off? Which candidates are faring best on their economic plans? Which Republicans are locked in tough primaries in U.S. House races? We ask Van Hipp, former chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party.
