MICHIGAN: WHY MIKE COX IS DIFFERENT THAN MARK SANFORD

Mark Brewer, chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party, recently challenged Michigan Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Mike Cox to explain how he will be different than South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford. Of course, Brewer is referring to the extramarital affair that Cox confessed to in late 2005. It had happened to several years prior to that, but was not public knowledge. He had earlier confessed to his wife and they had worked it out. So in my opinion, shouldn't have been an issue then.

The MDP released this statement on Tuesday:

“This 92-step plan ignores what the voters really need from Mike Cox,” Brewer said. “Cox should be focusing on a two-step plan. First, he needs to explain how, as Governor, he would be different from South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford. Second, Cox needs to practice what he preaches and fully disclose his role in the Manoogian Mansion party cover up."

Since Mr. Brewer apparently hasn't figured it out, here's how Mike Cox is different from Mark Sanford.

• He and his wife worked out the situation.
• He proved his true repentance by staying clean since that time.
• Cox didn't claim that his affair was "a true love story." He was sorry and proved it.
• He and his wife are still together.
• He didn't travel on state funds to see his lover.
• He didn't lie about the affair.

I am not supporting Attorney General Cox for Governor, at least not yet. But I definitely will get behind him should he get the nomination. He's been successful in the offices he's held so far, so give him a chance.

And rest assured, Mr. Brewer: As long as Cox is different than your friend Jenny, we'll be in good hands.