We've all been there, honestly

Bear with us as we celebrate a rare but relevant political detour Friday! Emphasis added for reasons that will quickly become obvious: COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) –

Bear with us as we celebrate a rare but relevant political detour Friday! Emphasis added for reasons that will quickly become obvious:

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard has resigned from his position following an almost year-long ethics scandal.

Ard's ethics trouble began shortly after he was elected in 2010. Campaign disclosure forms showed he had been using campaign funds for things like

a hotel room for the 2010 SEC Championship

, gas, food, meals, airfare across the country, postage, advertising, phone services, and consulting.

MARRIOTT POINTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, PAAAOWL.