(CNN) – Jenny Sanford, the wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, said Friday she is filing for divorce.
She said in a statement that "the dissolution of any marriage is a sad and painful process."
"This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, yet I am still dedicated to keeping the process that lies ahead peaceful for our family," the statement said.
The Sanfords have lived apart since June, when the governor admitted to an extramarital affair with an Argentine woman.
The governor's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the divorce filing.
(Updated with additional information and Gov. Sanford's reaction after the jump)
After Mark Sanford made a nationally televised admission about his affair, there was a flurry of calls for the governor to resign and multiple investigations by media organizations and the state Ethics Commission into whether Sanford tapped taxpayer resources for personal use.
In November, the South Carolina Ethics Commission charged Sanford with 37 violations of the state ethics code.
The commission will hear arguments involving those civil charges from Sanford's legal team early next year. The state attorney general is still evaluating the ethics complaint to determine whether criminal charges should be pursued.
Several Republican state legislators drafted an impeachment resolution against Sanford, accusing him of "dereliction of duty" for disappearing from the state last summer without informing his staff or the the lieutenant governor.
But that measure was essentially killed by a special House Judiciary Subcommittee on Wednesday, which instead recommended censuring the governor for his behavior.
Sanford has said repeatedly that he will not step down from the state's top office.
Jenny Sanford's full statement:
Statement from First Lady Jenny SanfordColumbia, S.C. – December 11, 2009 – As so many of us know, the dissolution of any marriage is a sad and painful process. It is also a very personal and private one. Because Mark and I are public figures, we have naturally had less privacy with which to deal with our difficulties than do other couples. Indeed, I know it will soon become known so I choose to release this brief notice that I am now filing for divorce. This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, yet I am still dedicated to keeping the process that lies ahead peaceful for our family.
I remain thankful to so many across this state and nation for their words of encouragement and prayers during this difficult time. Please know the boys and I are doing well and are blessed with the incredible support of friends and family and bolstered by our faith and the unfailing love of our God above.
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Update: In response to the announcement, Gov. Sanford released a statement Friday taking "full responsibility for the moral failure that led us to this tragic point."
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
MARK SANFORD, GOVERNORColumbia, S.C. – December 11, 2009 – With regard to Jenny's public statement, Governor Sanford had the following to say:
"While it is not the course I would have hoped for, or would choose, I want to take full responsibility for the moral failure that led us to this tragic point. Jenny is a great person, and has been a remarkable wife, mother and First Lady. She has been more than gracious these last six months and gone above and beyond in her patience and commitment to put the needs of others in front of her own. While our family structure may change, I know that we will both work earnestly to be the best mom and dad we can be to four of the finest boys on earth.
"I will join with her in asking the press to respect our shared desire for privacy as we quietly move forward. We respectively ask for your prayers."
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"Git 'im done!"
The ladys got a lot of class and does not need to continue a relationship with a guy who has no class.
Heck, that's good news for Sanford! I bet he's happy, now he is free to go back down to South America and get with some more of those hot honeys down there. Good for him!
So, will Jenny get the governorship in the settlement?
I am sorry to hear about the demise of your marriage. I am just as guilty as others of indulging in a few jokes at your husband's expense, but the reality of an impending divorce is nothing to joke about. I am glad that you appear to have a spiritual base to draw from. I know first hand that it is going to take an "intangible" to see you through this.
Best wishes to you and your sons, Jenny! Hey, Mark.....you need to take a hike on the AppalachianTrail as the fat lady is singing....can you hear her????
Reconciliation is a wonderful word. I wish they could have made it work, but that would be hard enough without being in the spotlight as they are. It is wonderful to see how troubles strengthen an already deep faith in God. I wish them every blessing as they get through this, and I hope they remain good friends.
Good for Jenny. Took her long enough. Now if her lying, cheating, turning-down-stimulus funds for his state with America's 2cd highest unemployment rate, idiot REPUBLICAN husband will resign and go back to the Appalachian Trail where he belongs!!!!
I supporting keeping God on the dollar bill, but please remove God from all politicians and their estranged spouses speeches when something bad happens to them brought on by bad decisions.
Jenny: I am so proud of you. I believe in saving a marriage when there is something to save. Bu tin this case, your husband did not repent, instead tried to ridicule you in public but you rose above it all with such grace. You are so admired and respected. Many blessings to you and the children.
Who cares, now if this were an article on one of the most recognized young men of our primetime network spin money making machines that idolizes and makes billions for the athlete dolt(s) and sponsors for hitting, throwing, kicking, dunking or running balls of varying sizes, then it would be news! Fall of the Roman Empire, part 2, appearing daily in the USA... what is the math or science teachers salary again?
Good for her.
My condolences to Jenny Sanford. And anyone whose been hurt by adultery.
Why is this man still governor? Most people would have been fired from their jobs for being AWOL and using company funds to see their bimbo!
Bravo to her! She deserves so much better then this jerk.
Way to go Jenny. He is a tool. Maybe he could join the ranks of Tiger and Jon Goesselin at a sex addict meeting.
Now let's just hope SC divorces him too.
It's sad that the monster Mark Sanford is putting her through this, but I'm glad she has the courage to walk away from the buffoon.
Out with the bum.
If your man thinks he can have a wife at home and a "piece o' chicken" on the side in Argentina..."That's a deal-breaker ladies!"
–Love, Jenny Sanford
Good for her, some things aren't worth having. A cheating spouse is one of them. Ok Elin, it's time for you to file your papers.
I hope she takes good ole Mark to the cleaners.
It appears the only person in SC with some moral left. You can not expect the SC elected official to do the right thing for their people.
The man is a whole lot worst than the tiger woods situation, He took an oath and may have give Goverment secret to a Arg Report (his girl friend) who by now have been de-briefted by Her goverment. Any way it is good to see there are still some people with real moral left on the planet.
Jenny Sanford should take this cheating bum to the cleaners. Why is divorce OK with family values religious voters and not gay marriage?
Jenny,
There is no god. You don't need that to be strong anyway. I wish you the best.
I can see Mr. Sanford resurrected in a few years, perhaps with another soul mate, this time politically not sexualy with the llikes of Palin. I can foresee our country full of glory with Palin-Sanford and a cabinet with Limbaugh, De Mint and the othere conservatives and the help of the Taliban wing of the Republican party. High fives to the Republicans and their party of conservatives!!!!!
This man owes this woman a lot, she apparently made the decision to wait until the State of S.C. made their decision to keep him as Governor. She's a class act and he should respect her at all costs, but he won't. Wouldn't be surprised if he and his Argentine soul mate have a child together and will resume their affair which probably never ended.
God's blessings to both Mrs. Sanford and Gov. Sanford.
Republicans claims that they have values and look at what this governor did!
Mrs. Sanford has been blessed with enough healthy self-esteem to be able to make the most important decision of her marriage.....stop the bus, I want to get offf! Good for her & the mental health of their 4 boys who need to grow up with role models who respect the women they marry.
may God bless you as you move forward in your life. I have wat ched you as you gracefully went through this painful process on a national stage. I saw how you shielded your boys from the media and the public at large. You did not stand by your husband as he totally humiliated his family. I admire your strength. Nothing is more important to you than your faith and your family. You are a smart woman and anyone would be blessed to have you as a spouse. Your husband is a total fool to lose you, I know he knows that now. May the blessings of God be upon you as you move to the let chapter of your life.
He can now be with "the love of his life"....Jenny is doing the right thing. She does not need a liar and a cheat. Good riddance. Hope the "love of his life" is worth it. I hope he does the same thing to her.
good for her. As a woman, I am proud of her. The guy is a piece of work. I hope tiger's wife will do the same. Because that guy 'tiger' is a big jerk.
Amazing, CNN has had more stoies about Mark Sanford, than the investigation of Charlie Rangel. Of course Sanford is a conservative republican, and Rangel is a liberal democrat, so the bias definitely shows.
Jenny should run for Governor of South Carolina – she would do well.
Maybe the sleeze will go live with his girlfriend now.
SC people are stupid to put republican hypocrits in office, and it's a shame this country gets stuck with the senators and representatives.
Wake up SC
Good for her
On the adultery taht is wrong pure and simple, but my biggest complaint is this guy talked about taxes, passing them alone to future generations,and did not want to accept bailout money eventhough his state was feeling the brunt of the recession. Then what does he go and do abuse tax dollars for lavish trips to cheat on his wife. Its always funny how republicans try to teach restraint in spending and be the party of core family values and always does the opposite.
Awesome! She deserves better. Now the people of SC need to vote that guy out.
I am sorry for Mrs Sanford in that she has gone thru so much sadness and embarrassment due to her husband's actions – but proud of her for not letting her husband's position make her stay with someone who put his own lack of judgement before his wife and family. He doesn't deserve forgiveness. He deserves to experience all the embarrassment and loss that his wife and family have had to deal withsince he got caught! Too many high profile spouses choose to stay with men that don't care about the fact they have made their lives so tragic – it's nice to see one of them stand up and give the guy the boot.
Smart move.
well I guess he can run off with his soulmate now.
You go girl.
If my husband had EVER babbled to the media about his "soul mate", and it was not ME he was talking about, I would kick him to the curb too.
Clean his plow.
She frees his conscience to pursue his "soulmate". Now the legislature's impeachment committee should free up his time to chase Argentinian tail.
My Sympathy Lies With Jenny Sanford. Mark Sanford Publicly Stated He Loved This Home Wrecker From Argentina. How Could Anyone Reconcile A Marriage Knowing Her Husband Loves Another Woman.
Shame On Him. He Has Not Only Broken Up A Marriage But A Family. Perhaps Karma Will Run Its Course Fro Gov. Mark Sanford.
A class act by a classy person. I saw her the other night being interviewed by Barbara Walters and continue to have an enormous amount of respect for her. This was definitely the right move for her and her boys. Wish her all the best in the world.
Good for Jenny! It's nice to FINALLY see the wife of a politician be truly strong and not "stand by her man" as a doormat, a la Spitzer's wife. Jenny Sanford is a role model for all women and girls.
"Jenny Sanford files for divorce"
...and the "news" media couldn't be happier about it.
Bottom feeders.
Glad she took a stand!
Jenny, YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My heart goes out to Jenny Sanford and her children. It has to be a painful decision for her to make. Just take in one day at a time. As for her husband, his job may have survived the affair, but his marriage wasn't so lucky.
Finally a woman with a "pair". Mark Sanford certainly dosen't have a pair. Way to go Jenny. What a great lady.
Good for Jenny......I hate cheaters!
That's sad. Forgiveness over trust failures are so hard to overcome. I've CAUSED a bunch of them in my lifetime and I regret it. I wish the Governor would get his act together, under God's direction, and do whatever needs to be done to restore this marriage. God can do it but the Governor can't. For the sake of family, I pray for this marriage to be healed.
Good for her....
I wish her the best as she raises her boys with honest values and morals, something they surely would not learn from their cheating, lying father. She has handled this situation with grace and dignity and I admire her for what she has done. She will be fine without that cheating dog in her life. God bless Jenny Sanford.
He just lost the best thing he ever had....the past is the past, what's done is now over....forever. Stupid fool.
Amen! I applaud Jenny Sanford. It's about time one of these wives left their unfaithful husbands. I am married to a man I love dearly – and as far as I know has been faithful – so my words do not come without much careful thought. Betrayal of a spouse/partner must be an awful, heartwrenching, painful experience. I hope I never know it. Bravo for her to have the strength to cut ties and forge a new future for herself. I'm sure her decision was not easy, but again, I applaud it. I wish her all the best.
whoo-Hooooo,
Way to go Jenny! Women, don't let the pigs off the hook! Preserve the Family is a bunch of hooey. The way to preserve the family is to get a cancer like him out of it. Men like him aren't going to change ever. And women like you need to let them know that you can't get away with it. Your kids are way better off having the example of a Mom who is a strong woman, all women are strong, and doing them wrong ain't going to cut it!!!
Yay Jenny!!!!!!!! (this is coming from a middle-aged 20 year married male)
Mark danced with flames and got burned. Regret will soon set in.
I wish Jenny well. This had to be a very difficult decision.
If she were a decent wife he wouldn't have to cheat. But like most women I'm sure that once 'married with children' took over she decided that sex just wasn't something that she wanted much of anymore and expected her husband to spend the rest of his life miserable and/or begging for sex. If women are unwilling to uphold their 'love and cherish' vow I see no reason a man should have to uphold their 'forsake all others' vow.
Finally, a wife with a brain and some dignity! Good for you Jenny soon to be not Sanford for taking your life back. After a man proclaims his love for his "soul mate" and mistress on national TV, how can you stay? He pretty much confirmed the marriage was over when he made such a statement.
Are you listening, Mrs. Woods?
Good for her, makes me proud to call her our First Lady of SC. As for her tight wad husband hope he moves to Argentina...........
Oh my goodness. I am so glad for her. I feel she should have filed not only for her dignity , but for her sons. I can image how she had to consistently lie for her husband in order to keep her family (some what ) stable for the boys. I hope she moves on to greener pastures and keep her head high.
At least not everybody in SC is a right wing, forgiving, do as I say, not what I do NUMBSKULL.
That is the best thing I have heard all day! He is worthless pond scum and you do not need him. Best of everything to you.
I commend her for standing up for herself and her children. She seems like a classy lady – same can't be said for her soon-to-be Ex.
Smart move girl. Leave the bum.
Good for your Jenny these men are scandalous
Jenny is a smart woman. I am so glad that she took matters in her own hands, and is not one of those "stand by your man" women. God bless you and your sons. You will do great in life.
Good for you! You go, girl!
Make sure you get him for alimony and child support.
Sorry to read it. I wish you all peace in what is a difficult time, no doubt.
Nice to see one of these political jerks kicked to the curb. Now he can go to his "soulmate" in Argentina. Although I question whats wrong with anyone married to a Republican this woman shows that she has some self esteem and self worth. Too bad the state of South Carolina didn't think enough of itself to divorce this cad.
Good for you, sweetie. You're braver than most who find themselves in this situation and I applaud you for having the guts to do what's best for you. When a husband announces to the world that his side piece is his "soulmate," there's no salvaging the marriage. He only wanted to reconcile with you to save his career. Good luck to you. You deserve better than that.
"Palin on Obama speech: 'I liked what he said'"
Note to Palin: We still think you're an idiot.
PS: No, we don't believe for a second that Obama can be compared to Bush.
I give her credit. Unlike Hillary who suffered humilitation with Bill's affairs with the whole world knowing just for politics and power. He cheated once he will do it again.
You don't need him. He's a jerk and you are too classy for the likes of him.
"Palin on Obama speech: 'I liked what he said'"
Note to Palin: We still think you're an idiot.
PS: No, we don't believe for a second that Obama can be compared to Bush on his war policies or decisions just because you and Newtered have complimented him.
Good for her! Finally a woman with backbone that says this is not acceptable! Her boys will learn that a wife is not a doormat and there are consequences for betrayal. Well done!
Good luck to you. Glad you are doing what is best for you and your boys. They need a better role model.
congratulations for your decision. I know it had to be a hard decision to make,but down deep it was a necessary one. I'm a divorced woman for
many years and I remember when I made my decision. There was a period of time I had an empty feeling but moving on with daily everyday
life and family that passed and things got better. You appear to be a strong person, you had a career and can always start another. So,good
luck for you and your family.
good, i say. she deserves better.
any anyone cares ?
so get the divorce and do something
Just another bunch of Republican hypocrites always saying they must protect the traditional "Marriage" having affairs and getting divorced. The divorce rate of couples within the "Church" is higher than any other group and yet they preach they are morally better than everyone else. What a bunch of losers!!!!
How can you blame her? She should actually be given kudos for not being just another good wife so she can either save face or continue to ride the gravy train. He cheated, he loses. Simple as that. Now I don't think all the impeachment talk should have been initiated for his affair though. You've got real criminals in Congress and they do nothing but reward them with higher posts (i.e. Charlie Rangle), so I don't think he should have been made an example of.
This proves that Jenny Sanford is far classier than the Republicans in the state senate.
Smart woman and a good role model to others. Jenny – life is too short to stay in a dead end relationship. You have many hapy years ahead – I wish you all the best.
Well, yeah!
Jenny is one of the few in South Carolina who exhibit common sense in dealing with the governor.
Good for you, Mrs. Sandford. At least there's one political wife out there who is not out for only fame and glory.
Knowing how the right loves to capitalize on their "moral authority", I predict both Sanfords will be out peddaling books they wrote about their break-up within a year.
That's sad.
bet mr stanford and mr. woods are going to become good friends!
This is one cool lady. For once, we see a woman, strong and confident, taking the lead in her family where the male/husband/father so pathetically failed. Best of everything to this woman. Perhaps she'll replace him as governor and give the people of South Carolina an adult instead of an adolescent leading their state.
Good for you Jenny.
That guy is a slime bag and can be replaced in a New York minute
Good for her!!!!!!
The GOP: the party of morals and family values.
It's about time as you have suffered long enough
Her husband is a lizard brain.
She is smarter, and with 10 times the amount of courage than the South Carolina legislature or the Republican constituents who seem only to see fault with members of other groups, organizations and party affiliations. Bless her heart.
Forgiveness is the very hardest thing, yet we all ask God to forgive us.
Let's all jerk a tear for Mark.....not!
I so admire this woman. She refuses to stand with a man who has no respect for marriage or family. She is strong and can hold her own, not haveing to depend on him for her self worth or financial stability. She can walk away with her dignity intact. I wish her and
the boys the blessing and success they deserve.
About time- no women should have to turn the other cheek to save face for a cheating spouse. Mrs. Jenny I wish you the best of luck- maybe you would make a better Govener then your soon to be ex-husband.
Isn't divorce against the Bible?
Congrats , it proves she can find another man unlike that democrat women i will not mention,
Men like Mark Sanford can always sniff out their next rotton piece.
You go Jenny! It's time women stop "standing by their men" and let them get away with cheating. These men should have the guts to leave – get divorced – then move on. Instead they think they can have it all.
I like Jenny better and better. She refuses to be a political doormat for her husband.
Jenny Sanford for president!!!
Go no further if you need an example of a strong, intelligent, tough as nails woman.
If I was starting an investment banking firm, I'd beg her to come on board, and tell her to name her own salary.
She's only made one mistake in her life, and now that she is on the path to fixing that, the sky is the limit for this remarkable woman.
Now he need to man up and step down as governor
If there is any way to reconcile and Jenny still loves this man, she should try to hold off on a divorce. If it is solely up to Mark to distance himself from his mistress and truly commit himself again to their marriage and he wants to make that committment, then try! It can be a heartbreaking aftermath to a tragic infidelity. It will be a very stressful and lonely time until she can break the emotional bond she has had in this marriage. The boys are young, so she will continue to have contact with Mark. This healing will take years if the divorce goes through. I have been there. It is painful.
go jenny
He'll regret what he's done....we all do, but never admit it. If we could only turn back time.
I believe if he had not said SOULMATE they could have salvage their marriage, but when he said SOULMATE that killed everything inside her for him. I wish Jenny all the best.
Family values...
I realize that Mark Sanford is a governor, but honestly, what does this have to do with politics?
Mrs. Jenny Sanford is doing more harm than she is doing good for her, the boys, her husband, and the people who enjoy being around her. There is no reason for her to get a divorce. She needs to forgive her husband and then come back to him. He has done all he needs to do, now it is up to her to reconcile herself to the fact that all is forgiven, it is under the blood of Jesus Christ who has forgiven the Governor of all of his sins.
Divorce is painful and no one is a winner, particularly the kids. I applaud Mrs. Sanford for showing strength and courage. I'm sure she will continue to put her boys first and have more class than her husband. Elin take note.
Well I now feel that there is right in the world. People need to be reminded that actions have consequences. The SC Legislators failed to uphold accountability in governance, but Jenny Sanford is upholding accountability in marriage.
On a less somber note, i expect that Mark Sanford might be Hiking the Ol' Appalachian Trail down to Argentina in the months to come. No point in being separate from his soulmate now that he is on the road back to bachelorhood.
Good for her! Once trust is gone in a relationship, there is nothing left but the dirty dishes in the sink. No one can accuse Jenny of not trying to save her mariage. But you cannot save a marriage when the other party's "soulmate" is in Argentina. She did the best thing for herself and their boys by sticking to her principles and faith.
She will now be able to look her sons in the eyes and have their respect, and they in turn will no doubt look to her with pride knowing that she did not allow their father to treat her like a doormat. They will be better men tomorrow because of her decison, and probably more respectful, faithful, and decent husbands when their time comes. Kudos to you Jenny. Wish you well. I don't know u personally, but as a man who value honesty and trust in a relationship, I applaud you. There are more fish in the sea. You are a hell of a fishing rod. I am certain, another fish will bite should you choose to go fishing.
Sorry for the shame this has brought to your family, but I for one can understand your decision.
Way to go Jenny! Let Sanford go be with his "SOULMATE" as he publicly said! Did he really think his wife wants him after declaring the “other” woman was his soulmate? ROFL! I would never accept 2nd class citizenship in my own marriage. Sanford wants to reconcile because visions of child support and alimony payments are dancing in his head! LOL! Now Jenny will be free to possibly find her true SOULMATE ! Woohoo!
Should be pretty easy to fill out the Divorce form under category "Reasons For Divorce"? BECAUSE HE IS STUPID!
Merry Christmas Mark
Finally! A woman with self-esteem! Jenny, your husband is a weasel. You're doing the right thing.
What do you mean "ESTRANGED"? The article should've read "Wife of unfaithful, cheating governer".
Good for her, now it would be funny if she changed her mind and ran against him for governor.
good for you, lady. you can do so much better.
Good for her! Now let's see if Sanford marries his 'soulmate'! Or maybe his interest will fade now that he's a free man!
My dear Jenny....Been there, done that, and may I encourage you by saying that you and your boys will be ok. You have made the right decision, and God will be faithful to you. Love ya.
Good for her. I now live in Wyoming but lived in South Carolina for many years and can only say what are men thinking?
Apparently she has impeached him.
Good for her! Guess he wasn't able to make himself fall back in love with her. At least he has his soul mate.
I guess now if the Gov. resigns his post he would be free to go back and hike or hump the Argentine trail or tail he was on earlier but for some reason I suspect the thrill of it all will not be the same. It is a shame that people of stature and not so much stature can't commit to one person.
about time she dumped him, i only wish the state legislature had done the same.
Good for her. She was humiliated and embarrassed enough by her husband and his "soulmate". I hope she and their sons get through this difficult time ahead of them.
Good for her! Once a cheat, always a cheat. How can you ever trust them again?
Perhaps Mr. Sanford will have his ties ended to the Christian group The Family. His hypocrisy and "high morals" are his political capital and now that is spent. He joins other illustrious folks like Newt "Serve Divorce Papers to Wife in the Hospital for Cancer" Gingrich (who followed that up by having an extramarital affair on wife number 2 with one of his pages and now current wife). With "leaders" like this that vote with their pants it is time we MoveOn and do better!
Good for her, but she should also apologize to the millions of gay people that she used as political pawns to facilitate republican homophobia for their political gain. She didn't have any credit pushing for gay marriage bans then, and she has negative credit now!
Best wishes in your new life, Ms. Sanford!
Now that the inconvenient wife and kids, and the pesky attempt at impeachment are all behind him, the good governor of South Carolina can sit down and write his 'GOING AWOL' book a la Palin and see if that can be parlayed into a place on the 2012 GOP Presidential ticket – after all, prior to the outing of his divine romance, he was an anointed favorite of the right wingers! With his transgressions absolved, he should be ready to say – GOING AWOL.
Obviously, she still loves him and wants to keep her family in tact ... but enough is enough. The guy is a Worm.
"Mark Sanford told the Associated Press on Thursday that he still wanted to reconcile with his wife." He also told them he belives in Compassionate Conservatism, Santa Claus, that the Moon is made of Green Cheese, That George W. Bush didn't lie about our reasons for going to Iraq, that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, and that someday Lucy will let Charlie Brown kick the football.
To say this man has a tenuous grip on reality is an understatement...
Good for her. Dump this loser.
Full marks to her for trying to work it out. Sometimes though, it's just not worth the effort. I wish the best for her and her children and hope that her ex will just stay out of the news.
Good for her.
You go girl. You deserve better! he is such a loser and a liar.
Mark Sanford needs to be removed from office, not because he committed adultery but because he abandoned the people in his state for sex. This man used state funds to pay for his trips to see the love of his life, if anyone else tried to use company money to pay for such trips they would have been fired from their job already. This guy is a joke and I can't believe that the GOP is allowing him to stay in office, I mean don't they consider themselves the moral party?
no republican has ever did anything wrong
She is better off without that lying, conniving jerk. He is obviously a sociopath who cares only about himself. She's a lovely lady and doesn't need to have the scumbag hanging around.
Merry Christmas, Mark!
Good for her. Too many political wives stand by their philandering husbands in order to continue to live a life of power and privilege. This sends a strong message that adultery is unacceptable, period.
he really didn't have his heart in his marriage or in his govenorship
divorce from the people and wife
sounds like the rest of the GOP doesn't it?
Good for Jenny. While divorce is extremely difficult, she is absolutely doing the right thing for herself and her children.
This is reflective of one intelligent and classy lady who most certainly deserves better in life...
You chose to make public comments amid all the chaos...creating more pain and chaos. Finally you have come to your senses. This is not a man of character or integrity... aka "politician."
Its about time, she deserves much better.
Good for her! She gave it the old college try and is now ridding herself of excess, nasty baggage. More power to her now and in her future.. Now if the state would only give him the boot instead of letting him stay on which gives the impression they are condoning his behavior.
Now Rick can reunite with his "soul mate" in Argentina,once again Rick can check out her tan lines. Of course Sanford is a "good" Bible thumping Christian. He just says a prayer and every sin is "washed" away like magic! Such a "family values" guy Rick is! Wink! wink!
Who can blame her. How can you really trust him again?
She made the right move for her family. I feel sorry for his wife and kids, they did nothing wrong, just loved him as a father figure and in return when it counted most, he fell back into his politician role as a person who sticks it to everyone around him for his own benefit. I hope she drills him in court to get what she deserves. Senator, great image you have ingrained into your kids heads. No wonder our country is in trouble, Washington DC represntatives on both sides of the house just do not work anymore for the American people. "Its all about me in DC, get what you can while the getting is good off the Americans working backs"
Correction–Governor
This is so sad. I can't help but think it could have gone differently.
Still it should shake up certain perceptions of conservatives, as I think this is the first time the wife of a sittling politician, a social conservative, no less, has gotten a divorce while her soon-to-be-ex is still in office.
I hope she soaks him for every penny he's got .....
good for her! and best of luck..divorce is horrible but sometimes neccessary...she has a lot of life to live– she deserves much better.
Good for Jenny !!!! I applaud her...
It truly amazes me that we a political head that was caught with the same situation as Tiger, but who gets the worst of it all? I will let you answer! Crazy world we live in…
Good for her! She is educated and will do fine on her own. I'm sure it was heartbreaking to hear that her husband was not only a philanderer, but that he considered his mistress to be his soulmate. She was unknowingly living a lie.
When men can keep their libidos under control, maybe they can get stuff done. Sanford, Gingrich, Woods, Spitzer, Craig, Clinton, Ensign, Duvall, Edwards, Foley, Vitter, Ryan, Condit, McGreevy, The Governator... You and your ilk should know that we don't want your family values.
I feel sorry for this intelligent woman who married a hypocritical Republican nitwit. Maybe she's the same way but the galling hypocrisy of the GOP is more than many of us can stomach. Let him move to Argentina and let's never hear of him again, or her. If only he would run off with Palin so we'd not hear of her again either.
A PRIVATE matter? If it is then why is Jenny telling the world about her decision and even writing a book? I understand that raising kids is a 24/7 job and leave one exausted at the end of each and every day, BUT one must still find TIME for the relationship. I cant help but think that she wasnt able to do this or just plain quit. I feel bad for Jenny and the kids but I also feel like the Gov. was also let down.
Good for her. TCads like him and Tiger will never change!
Good news for Sanford – now he can move his soulmate into the Gov's mansion. Hey, it worked for Giuliani.
Filing for divorce is a difficult and painful process, especially when a spouse commits such a violation. I applaud Mrs Sandord's decision. She has been through such a awful and an embarrassing revelation by her husband. Forgiving is one thing; but knowing that a spouse has commited such an act and isn't remorseful. Too many politicans theses days ask the public for understanding and forgiveness for their lustful affairs; but do not seek to change nor ask the most important person, their spouse for forgiveness! My thoughts go out to the Sandford children first, children should not have to suffer for adult mistakes and actions. The breakdown of the family is growing and sadly the number of divorces is reaching an all time high. I am speaking from experience!
I am GLAD to FINALLY see at least ONE woman whose 'powerful political husband", who has cheated and LIED, has enough moxey not allow herself to be a puppet and take that kind of abuse!
Maybe the 'consequences' of that kind of behavior will finally dawn on husbands who cheat!
Jenny... YOU GO GIRL! I, for one, am VERY PROUD OF YOU!
About time. The marriage was over when he said his mistress was his "soul mate". How could you repair a marriage with that statement?
Good for her!
Too bad he was not found guilty of wrong doing. Only some are made an example of totally loosing their careers and credibility while others make millions writing books and continue on with their careers. Some actually have served time, but because they are of the priviledged race, they are still looked upon favorably and are able to continue their careers or even create new ones.
I sure hope Elin Woods does the same thing. And John Ensign's wife as well.
This is quite a women, and I'm glad that she is doing what she has to do. There is something wrong with her husband Mark. He surly should of known better than this. I think he is in need of some mental counseling. This is not normal, Who the hell does he think he is. He needs to be tarred and feather and beaten all the way down Main Street with a CANE....
What took so long???
Unfortunate that it ends in divorce, but help me understand the Republican party's tough stance on defining marriage and protecting that definition?
Seems they should be fighting to ban divorce since it seems to be such a common occurrence.
The ritual and sanctity of marriage has been made a farce, I seriously don't know why people are so up in arms about defending who can marry who when it's so easy to dissolve with a divorce.
Good for her.
Good for you Sister!! Kick him to the curb!!!
Good for her. It would be extremely hard to reconcile after your husband said he had met his "soul mate"
Good for Jenny! Women get it and men need to learn it. Now all South Carolina has to do is impeach him and the story is over!
I am so sorry, but not surprised. This is very sad, but nothing left to be done. It would be very difficult for Jenny to overcome the statements he made privately, much less publicly, about the woman in Argentina with whom he is having an affair. I think when he leaves his job next year, he'll be moving south.
Good for her. I'm so sick of wives of politicians who have been screwed, very publicly – usually multiple times – who stand there with their husbands patting them on the back at their 'apology' press conferences. Finally, a strong woman who is standing up for herself and her family.
Jenny you have every right to decide what is best for you and the boys. It's your choice and by all means don't feel as thou you've let anyone down.
I am glad to see women/men to let the world know this adultrous lifestyle is unacceptable and will not be tolorated. And people can chose to stay or leave.
You have my support.
Wow! I'm impressed... no stand by your man baloney? I'm sure this is difficult, but she will be better off for having done this....
Good for you Jenny. What a peice of work your soon to be X is..
Now it;s time for Tiger Woods wife to do the same.
These 2 did more than a one time CASUAL fling.
took her long enougn
I'm the victim of my ex's infidelity - we did divorce and we have two sons. After family thereapy, my sons and I are doing fine. Therapy is so beneficial to all parties, especially children, though they may not act upon some of their benefits until later in life (as it is with my sons). They are able to confront their father without hesitation (though respectful - more than I can say for his actions). When you play, you pay - and the price is steep, especially if there are children involved. I don't blame Ms. Sanford - the trust is gone. Divorcing this type of person was the best thing I ever did and any person (man or woman) going through these types of situations don't have to tolerate it – unless you want to.
So...so-called "family values" Republicans can devalue marriage by getting divorces, but my friends who have been together 30 years can't get married because they are gay and their committed relationship would somehow devalue marriage. Whatever.
Good, now he can be with the woman that he loves.
Good, leave the bum!
Please forgive the misspelled words!!! Mrs Sanford! I wrote in haste.
As a South Carolina resident I must say this sad story doesn't surprise me. This state pretends to be so "conservative" that there is a church on every corner yet people of different colors still don't worship together. This state is so conservative that the local grocery stores devote more shelf space to beer, and wine than they do to beef and chicken... and our conservative governor is so "driven" by his morals that he couldn't in good faith take the federal stimulus money... but he can in good faith abandon his post, and family to go have some fun. Wow.
This is really sad, particularly for their four boys. I feel badly for her, and she seems to have given him every opportunity to cut off his relationship and get it together. She was way more forgiving than most women would be.
The Argentine woman must really be hot because Jenny is a very attractive woman.
Good for her. She deserves better than that embarassing creep.
Good for her! Dump that loser scumbag! Go Jenny
Good for you Jenny! You'll do just fine on your own without that scumbag.
Bout time..................Any man in his position that can sit there and continue as the head of any state after what he has done should be ashamed of themselves.
Really...who cares. How about real news?
Good for her . . . . even though divorce is hard, sometimes it's the best option and it appears that Ms. Sanford has reached her decision. Now, if only the people of South Carolina would follow her example and also "divorce" this loser, the state might be better off too.
Thank God, at least there's one strong, intelligent woman who married a politician. Too many examples of feeble, weak women who stand by their philandering husbands, then try to stand as an example for women. Sorry, but doormat women is not what our nation needs. Good for you, Jenny!
What is it with all the powerful men in this world that they can't be true to the person they committed to in the sacrament of marriage.
This is ridiculous, there are two things wrong here. The first is why is this headline news? The second is reading these ridiculous comments from your posters.
To have and to hold, from this day forward, in sickness and in health, til death do us part. Need I say more?
Good for her as this guy is another republican freak.
Mark Sanford is a Typical Republican Hypocrite....Good for you, Jenny, take the creep for everything you can, and don't look back. The big "love affair has probably cooled off considerably by now. What a jerk.
Good for her. It is time she keeps her dignity and the respect of her children. Jenny knew it was over when she left the Governor's mansion.
Good luck to her and her children. They deserve better!
I have always maintained that public figures have an obligation to conduct themselves above reproach. If they choose to conduct themselves otherwise then they should step down from public office. I feel that the Sanford family should iron out their problems privately and not in the public arena. Ms. Sanford and sons deserve our best wishes as well as our morale support in this time of great stress to their family. Governor Sanford, on the other hand, deserves to be flogged for destroying his own family and betraying the trust of his friends and the citizens of South Carolina.
Bravo, Jenny!
Really happy to see this woman dump that dirtbag and salvage her dignity. Good for you, Jenny!
Well, DUH! Listen to Sanford's own statements – he still has the hots for the other woman.
Can we finally put to rest all this crap about family values, and how the Republicans "own" that issue. The more they preach, the more tainted they tend to actually be (Sanford, Gingrich, Ensign, Coburn).
I think it's sad he felt the need to go outside the marriage to find what he needed. But, he should have known that there would be consequences. Ann Mitchell mentions the breakdown of marriage in her posts, and I think it's worthwhile to note that this is the real threat to marriage. Infidelity, divorce, and the ease with which some people exercise their divorce options are a real threat to the institute of marriage. But people will continue to point to homosexual marriage as a threat. Let me tell you, some of the most commited relationships I have ever witnessed are between homosexual couples.
With that said, Mrs. Sandford, I wish you all the best, and hope that you can find happiness. And Mr. Sandford, I hope that you can get help for what is obviously an impulse control problem.
Guess she's got more sense than the SC state government. But then republicans love crooked corrupt politicians, else why would there be so many.
The immature, self-centered, disrespectful, disloyal, lying pig is getting what he deserves. I hope the soon-to-be ex Mrs. Sanford takes him for everything.
FINALLY a woman in the spotlight that's no longer willing to "stand by her man" after he's treated her so wrong. Are you listening Mrs. Tiger Woods?
About time, why did you wait for so long.
Good luck and congratulations on having the courage to take this step.May you inspire lot of long suffering women all over the world.May you rise like a star and be rewarded on this earth. Your character and integrity through the whole saga is so commendable
She has much more courage than the legislators of South Carolina. Her actions are understandable. What is unfathomable is how this governor does not have the decency to resign, and worse, why legislators appear unable to do their constitutional duty.
May she find her soul mate.
She was the smart one; she made his career; now he's done.
Adios, Amigo - and smart move, Jenny. Next time, choose a Democrat; we grow up.
It is so very sad when peoples' lives are played out in public. I truly feel sorry for this mother of four sons. These adulterous men do not realize the scars thye place on their children. It doesn't matter the money they may have, moral decency is what really stabelize children. I trust that Mrs. Sanford will recover via counseling to continue to train the boys to be morally productive men of our society. God bless her, as she struggles to get her life together.
Oh these chearing spouses, may God have mercy on them. Mark needs some serous psychotherapy. His behavior is disgusting.
Good for you Mrs. Sanford. Still, you should ask for his resignation and a good amount of $$$$$$$$$$$$.
Rob V., in which state do people of different colors worship together more than apart?
That's right. None.
But I agree with you than Sanford has betrayed both his family and his constituency.
"So...so-called "family values" Republicans can devalue marriage by getting divorces, but my friends who have been together 30 years can't get married because they are gay and their committed relationship would somehow devalue marriage. Whatever."
BINGO!!!!
The breaking of a family for whatever the reason is a sad moment that I would not wish on anyone. I think it would have been better to work things out – but if they cannot then lets all let them have there privacy in dealing with this terrible situation.
Good for her. He said he found his soulmate so go be with her. I wish Jenny the best!
I commend Mrs. Sandford for being such a Classical Lady, she has proven herself to be extremely worthy of much more respect than Mark Sanford has ever known even for himself or anyone else.
I am embarrassed to even admit that he is the Govenor of my State, I was hoping that he would be impeached, He certainly deserves to be and is well qualified to be in my sincere opinion.
Mrs. Sanford and her Sons certainly have my Best Wishes for their future happiness and Sucess.
I see book deals in the future: One for her, one for him, one for the Senorita, one for each of the kids! These will be marketed to the people who bought "Going Rogue".
Kudos to you, Jenny. You've shown nothing but class and grace during this extremely difficult time. I admire you because you didn't do the seemingly typical "stand by your man" routine common of politician wives. Though there were reconciliation attempts, you were smart enough to figure out what's best for you and your children and cut your losses. My prayers are with you and the boys as you continue to transition through this difficult stage. Best of luck to you in the future.
Mr. Sanford tried to keep his sham marriage together with the help of the "FAMILY", the C street cult in Washington. They and their followers,, Sen. Ensign, Sen Colburn, etc, put the family first and the country a distant second. No conspiracy, just fact. Check out the Family, you won't likew it.
This is a silly story, of no political importance. CNN continues to merge with TMZ.
History does not bode well for them. My guess is that the governor will only do his earnest best to be a good father to his sons if it does not interfere with his own desires. That's going to be a problem. You can't change someone's inherent personality. This guy is and will always be thoughtless and selfish. He will prove it to his kids over and over until they lose all respect for him ...just like the public has. When you cheat on your job and your wife, your true colors have been shown. What a hypocrite!
I am sorry to see the ending of a marriage any time. However, I am glad to see a strong woman stand up for herself and her children. Her boys will look back on her one day and see that she as strong as she was for them. She does have a lot of class. Way to go!
Let those who are without sin cast the first stone.
Jenny Sanford for President !!!!
She's got my vote.
The real victims are the children.
Best of luck to Mrs. Sanford and her boys. They all deserve so much more than Gov. Sanford.
I wondered if he was continuing his heathen ways. Appearently he is. I guess that family values thing was just another lie!
The GOP idea, contract with America and above reproach symbol is gone.
I'm glad they didn't impeach him. He is a poster child for the hypocracy of the GOP along with the rest and will aid the Democrates in fund raising and elected officials
Who in their right mind would stay with Mark Sanford? And SC is one messed up state to think it's ok for Sanford to continue governing their state.
They should have impeached him so he can go to be with his soul mate, if she wants him now.
At one point Governor Sanford said that he should be judged on whether or not he saved his marriage.
Well?
Once the trust is broken in a marriage, it is next to impossible to recapture it. She would end up monitoring his behavior and lose her identity. At this point, it is best to more forward individually.
Write him off Jenny,
because without your $$$$
What will Mark do ?
Her finance made him, who he is today
So watch out wealthy young heiress'
Mark is back in play !
A typical republican family way of life.
This is the best Christmas gift Jenny could give herself!!! You go girl!!
yes of course, democrates aren't corrupt and do ANYTHING illegal... nope democrates, all of them, are perfect angels and rebulicans, all of them, are devils.... so glad i figured this out from people's comments. i feel so enlightened.
I'm puzzled that GOP elites aren't trying to keep her married to the Gov. Doesn't the GOP want to outlaw divorce in every state? Doesn't the GOP want everyone to swear by marriage so every politician can cheat endlessly and still keep his wife at his side for campaigning...?
so much for the sanctity of marriage, eh?
This lady is awesome! Can the dems please give it a rest on the GOP crap. Have you self-righteous prigs forgotten all about the womanizing Kennedies? Grow up, PLEASE!
Too bad the hypocritical GOP legislature will not act to remove this man. If a Democrat had done this, they'd have teh impeachment papers on the desk within hours because he is not of their pathetic ilk
Good for her, and good for him too. Sometimes Divorce is in the best interest for both parties... This seems to be one of those cases. Feel sorry for the boys though.
Character is not situational – if he cheated on his wife it's he is also a crooked politician. The details are between the two of them, but his service to the state of SC is a privilege and he should resign. Oh wait, he has no character so he is not going to do the right thing.
Sad yet nice. Sad to see any marriage ruined, but nice to see she's moving on. May she find somebody that truly appreciates her!
Adultry has no party affiliation. Just ask Mrs. Clinton or Edwards. I wish the media would leave people like this alone for the children's sake, but they don't and won't.
Jenny Sanford, you are doing the right thing... for you and for your children.
Good for her–now it's Elin's turn.
see, here's the thing about you diehard Mark Sanford defenders who are lashing out against criticism of your guy by pointing out "Dems do it too!"
Yes ofcourse Dems do it too. The point is, Sanford is supposedly another of these "born-again Christians" who preach "sanctity of marriage" blah, blah, blah, but in the end lay bare the corruption of their own ideals.
I wish her the best!
I want Sanford removed from office and brought up on charges. He left the country without tellling his office. Sanford is a Class A pig.
Go GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!
The people of South Carolina should follow her example. If a person's vows made to the most important person in their life is not honored, how could anyone believe that an oath of office would be?
No, the GOP won't try to keep them married. Are you really serious? Life under a rock must be more interesting than reality.
Why is this man still governor? Most people would have been fired from their jobs for being AWOL and using company funds to see their bimbo!
Gosh, maybe Jenny needs to have a one on one with Hillary. Hillary could reiterate how important it is to their bottom line to maintain the public appearance of having a marriage. Too funny how all the dumbocrat libtards pounce on this like white on rice when their libtard progressive give me some of what you worked for idols are such a bunch of bed bouncers!
This actually makes me feel proud to be a South Carolinian. Finally someone who is doing something that MAKES SENSE.
Just to enlighten a few of you, there are biblical reasons that allow for divorce. Infidelity is one of them. It is obvious that Mrs. Sanford has tried everything that she knows to hold her marriage together and work through the problems that has plagued it. However, it takes two to stay married and sometimes all you can do is say that you have given it your best shot. I am sorry for every member of this family, especially the children who no longer have the security of an intact family.
What is remarkable is that Republicans support the defense of marriage acts and use it to hammer gays etc.
The biggest threats to marriage comes from old white guys philandering with young chicks.
Shouldn't they be outlawing that? Or would that be a self inflicted wound?
For all those confused about why so many comments focus on the Republican identity of the governor, and other GOP sinners, let me explain.
Democrats also violate marriage vows, but Republicans make their political bones on "family values" expressions that often are followed by disappointment and hypocrisy. Hence, they violate the very family values "rules" on which they base political campaigns. Democrats don't do that. Are we clear about that now?
Finally, that Gov. Sanford left his four sons on Father's Day weekend to chase his lover is the most unforgivable transgression, worse than anything he did to his wife.
What took her so long? She should of dumped the scum bag last summer. Why try and reconcile? He 's not worth it. I wish her well.
Another "family values" Republican. Republicans are such hypocrites.
She's going the right thing. Hope she takes him for all he's worth and then some. He's such a low life scum bag.
Tiger Woods wife should do the same thing.
Republicans look at Marriage like they do a BMW .It's a really nice accessory but not a neccessity.Democrats,onthe under hand,value Marriage as an institution.Want Proof?Governor Sanford screwed around and his wife divorced him.Obviously she doesn't value their marriage.Sec. of State Clinton starting in her days as First Lady of Arkansas dealt with the same situation.Her solution ,keep the Marriage intact.
Why is this political news for some of you liberals? Is the economy in SC going to get better or worse whether she divorces him or not? Are more people going to get jobs in SC whether she divorces him or not?
Why do you care? You consistantly bash on any and all republicans for no reason whatsoever.
Focus on politics and realize our unemployment rate is unacceptable.
If he is really in love with the Argentine woman, it's fair enough. Just let him stop spouting that holier-than-thou silliness.
Good for her!
Now – can they just go away and neither issue any more statements? Let's hear it for silence from the Sanfords!
Whether it is Mark Sanford or Tiger Woods, these men with the countless money think that they can have best of both worlds....
Hats of to Mrs. Jenny Sanford for taking this bold step and I wish her very best for her and her children.
My heart goes out to the Sanford family, and hopefully this will be a hard slap in the face for Gov. Sanford to face reality. With that being said, and while I have a great deal of respect for Mrs. Sanford, I've had some issue with the the persona she is trying to put up as this Mother Theresa who suffered though this marriage. I'm not trying to make a criminal out of a victim, but I seriously doubt that she was blindsided by all of this; she knew what time of man he was. While I have a great deal of pity for women like Mrs. Sanford, Rihanna, and now Tiger Woods' wife, at the same time I don't feel too sorry for women who take this type of abuse and then try to cash in on it. I'm really not interested in hearing your "I'm a Survivor" story on 20/20 and a Lifetime movie if you put up with this for years and years.
A prime example of Republican family values. Limbraugh, take note.
As a man, I am proud of you, for stading firm on your commitment to yourself and children, as opposed to aimlessly standing by your man as others have done ... and I say that while respecting your stated openness to reconciliation. I wish you and your boys well, at least they still have you as a strong role model.
Holy cow democrats or Liberals or what ever you call yourselves. You dont have the market cornered on fidelity in office, BIll Clinton any one?????
I do agree that neither the GOP nor the DEM have clain to a "Family Values, holier than thou" attitude. The failings of powerful men are notorious, historical, and without prejuduce to party affiliation.
The fact is that all men have the same genes with the same propensity to stray. Let us not forget all these women are also engaging in these acts knowing they are destroying a family and ultimately the man they are pursuing. The measure of any man's or woman's character is their ability to CHOOSE to remain faithful.
While I have a great deal of respect for Mrs. Sanford, I've had some issue with the the persona she is trying to put up as this Mother Theresa who suffered though this marriage. I'm not trying to make a criminal out of a victim, but I seriously doubt that she was blindsided by all of this; she knew what time of man he was. While I have a great deal of pity for women like Mrs. Sanford, Rihanna, and now Tiger Woods' wife, at the same time I don't feel too sorry for women who take this type of abuse and then try to cash in on it. I'm really not interested in hearing your "I'm a Survivor" story on 20/20 and a Lifetime movie if you put up with this for years and years. No one cares when Joe and Mrs. Schmoe gets a divorce, so why should I care about the Sanfords?
I'm glad she's leaving the bum and I wish her the best. I also wish the best for her 4 boys. She has her work cut out for her. She now has to raise them NOT to be like their Dad.
I hope one of those boys will have the guts to stand up to him someday and tell him what a complete FOOL he made of himself, and then kick him to the curb. He would not be able to touch his grandkids, if it were me.
Keep moving forward Jenny, because your husband is a bum.
Republicans look at Marriage like they do a BMW .It's a really nice accessory but not a neccessity.Democrats,onthe under hand,value Marriage as an institution.
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1. This is personal , not political
2. You gave but one example yet broad brush two entire political parties based on a single example.
3. I am not a democrat and I never divorced! My one example just proved yours invalid!
sniffitt, he brought it on himself. the worst part is the taxpayers were paying for his tryst.
Mark was lost, he fell headlong in love with the Argentinian newscaster.. Love is blind and he let the chips fall where they did. This is the modern day Romeo and Juliet story, Kind Edward VII gave up his throne for love. We all live and learn, a real teachable moment.
As a husband, I've been on the other side of this...having a cheating wife who found her soulmate, was having the best sex she ever had, etc....and it's not a good time for any marriage. In our case, we lived separate lives for several years, until I finally said, 'Enough is enough, we've both had enough time to know what we want, so let's just get divorced' she changed her mind, we reconciled and we're doing pretty well together. But at some point, you do have to cut your losses if your spouse cant recommit to the marriage and it's vows...remember those? If not, there is no choice but to protect oneself, even if its just from STDs. And yes, we are both conservative, 'Christian' people, and I am ashamed of both ourselves and the entire 'conservative/christian' right....we deserve to have some democrats show the way and lead the country.
It's good to see how a strong women reacts to this situation. What we are witnessing currently with Tiger Woods, John Edwards, etc. is heartbreaking for women who watch women publicly denegrated by "heros" and "respectable" men. These men want public adulation, but don't want to pay the price when they are caught cheating.l
Jenny you are doing the right thing, your husband no longer deserves you. He is lucked out, God will help you get through this difficult time.
Governor,
You will soon be a free man. At least, you are true to yourself and your feelings. Do your job that the people trusted you with and go for the love of your life.
Best wishes to you in this season of Love and Peace.
What's with all these 'strong woman' remarks. The guy cheated and it is up to Jenny to forgive or divorce him for transgressing but injecting feminist comment of strong woman is what has messed up society. Same thing applies if she was caught in the same act. Weak or strong, it is within the offended person's rights to forgive or kick the offender to the curb. It cuts both ways!
You all in other states think you sre sick of this story? Try living in the heart of it! Good for you Jenny! And for everyone who said for her to take him for all he has, its hers to begin with, always was!
It is refreshing to see a strong educated woman with class and dignity. She made the right decision. While individual circumstances may vary, I have little respect for women who will put up with philandering husbands.
As an aside, I find it amusing and hypocritical how so many self-proclaimed Democrats tar all Republicans with the same brush. How quickly they forget the many years of womanizing by former President Bill Clinton, which culminated in Oval Office blow-jobs with Monica Lewinsky. I lost all respect for both him and for Hillary over that one.
Amazing how liberals can turn a personal tradgedy in to an opportunity to bash republicans. If you note Sanford took full responsibility and didn't use race or "somebody out to get me" like the liberals do. Their ugly responses to this situation is why they and their lying, theiving leader, Hussein Obama, will begin falling like rocks tossed off a cliff next November.
Jenny, you gave him multiple chances to shape up, but the only person he would meet halfway was apparently his mistress. You–and all women–deserve better than that.
Kick him to the curb and take him to the cleaner.
Just another Republican's case what would else be expected.
This is not about GOP or Dems. Neither is it about finding a soulmate, remember this man admitted to "crossing the line with other women."
It is about these powerful men–Sanford, Jordan, Woods-who believe that their talent or careers cancels out any need to govern their bodily lusts.
Mark Sanford abandoned his sons (on Father's Day) and went AWOL on the state of South Carolina so that he can enjoy a few days of illicit sex with his mistress. Then he waxes pathetically on national tv like a lovesick teenager about finding a "soulmate." No thought for the emotional nightmare he is causing his young sons. He is a moral crustacean of the lowest form, and Jenny Sanford has four young boys to raise without adding a 49 year old to juvenile to her list of responsibilities.
Pathetic fool.
I hope she takes all the money with her . I do not understand why men in powerful position in this land, can't seem to keep their pants and zippers closed, when they are in a committed, relationship? What makes them so different from other married folks? I do not understand, that those who are in an extra marrital affair, especially the women, would live in such relationship, knowing that the men they are tangling with , is married? Do people not have any shame any more? It's is disgusting.
I hope she will get everything and that he will be dirt poor that bastard
Good for you! It will be a excellent example to so many many many women that stand by their husband, man, etc... for reasons that aren't worth it. Enjoy your soon to be single life (freedom) and just sit back and take a deep breath. You haven't lost anything if anyone one did it is you husband. You are a woman that will be able to stand on your own two feet and you children will respect and admire you for it. Good Luck and God bless you!!!!!
Henry in WV,
You are a moron.
Good for her !!
That jerk should be on the street!
I'm an evangelical Christian, but I see no problem with Jenny divorcing Sanford. He is a cheater and a liar, and he's not likely to change his stripes. Yes, God hates divorce, but He allows for it. Divorce does not go against the Bible for the reasons that Jenny Sanford is giving. In fact, I think it's supported by the Bible. Let him live with the consequences of his lecherous behavior. Oh, and I do not think we have the right to legislate our morality on others, so this is just another reason. Those who want to legislate their morality on the USA can't even abide by their own principles. Mark Sanford is only the tip of the iceberg. It would be better if we just lived our faith instead of trying to make others live it for us.
Yeah...don't see this one working out.
Hey didn't Edwards have an affair? How 'bout Clinton? The way you libs carry on you'd think not.
This is not something to celebrate.
I'm not saying her action isn't justified, it is. But divorce is very difficult for everyone involved. I do wish that civility would show itself once in a while. everyone trying to outBeck Beck gets old.
Way to go Jenny! She really tried where most would have given up and she does not need this abusive loser to succeed in life. This accomplished woman put her own goals on the back-burner to support her husband's political aspirations. As an investment banker, I am certain she will stand up just fine on her own.
Now the people of South Carolina need to follow Jenny's cue and divorce this creep from the high position her does not deserve.
How does falling in love with another woman betray one's constituancy? How does it, on its face, make him a bad gov?
As for the effect of this divorce on the kids, well staying in a bad marriage would be worse. Kids are tough, divorce is a part of the social landscape.
As for staying in a bad marriage for the "sake of the kids" is BS. I watched my Mother do it and the only thing it accomplished was that it made everyone miserable.
My parents stayed together for the sake of us children and it was horrible. Best of luck to Jenny Sanford and her children in their new lives! It will be tough for awhile, but then the rewards will start coming.
"Democrats also violate marriage vows, but Republicans make their political bones on "family values" expressions that often are followed by disappointment and hypocrisy."
Apparently Dave here seems to think all Republicans are social conservatives. That's just not the case. Libs can't seem to tell the difference between social and fiscal republicans so they lump them all in as one.
Personally, I could care less that they are getting a divorce.
As a young woman, it makes me proud to see a woman in her shoes stand up for herself. I wish her and her sons the best and may brighter futures await for both of them.
Let this be a good example set for Tiger Woods' wife. Way to go !!!!
Will Sanford be using state money to pay for his divorce too? After all, he used government money to pay for the trysts with his mistress in Buenos aires...until he was caught. Sanford is just typical of the conservaitive family value hypocrites who inhabit the leadership of the Republican party. Do as I preach...not as I do! Larry Craig and his airport restroom toe tapping, John Ensign and the bribes paid to his chief of staff for bedding the man's wife, Mark Foley's lurid e-mails to young Capitol Hill pages, Newt Gingrich cheating on wife #1 with his secretary (later wife #2) while impeaching Clinton for the very same thing...the list goes on and on. Say what you want about the Dems...but they do tend to stay out of other people's bedrooms and not preach a holier than thou sermonette as part of party ideology...
I hope she and her sons will be able to go on with their lives and be happy. What that creep put them through publically is criminal, and I hope he pays for it dearly in the settlement, although money cannot mend broken hearts. She's got my admiration for just trying for a recogcilliation, after hearing him tell the world he was "trying to fall in love with his wife again."
Hey libs....why didn't Hillary file for divorce? Stand by your sham?
The lady has class. I am available if she wants to be a cougar.
Good for her. I'm glad she's moving on -some of these other ladies that have been cheated on should take a hint. Get out, while the getting is good.
His remark about his lady-friend being his 'Soul Mate' was enough for
any wife to start the paper work on a divorce. How insensitive! Few
remarks could hurt a wife as much as that one must have.
Finally I can be proud of a woman in Jenny's position, one who doesn't allow herself to be used and abused, but has enough self respect to want better. Good for you, Jenny!
A GOP friend
My sympathies to Mrs. Sanford. Divorce is painful enough, but a public one must be especially difficult. I hope she can quietly and quickly move on with her life.
Awesome... so this foxy lady's going to be single soon... *rubs hands together*
Not making excuses for Sandford's behaviour and would hope I never have to endure such humiliation as his wife did – is the question whether we put our officials/athletes/stars on pedestals and expect perfection? Or is it that they become over ambitious/powerful/wealthy that nothing is out of reach ? We hear of too many of these situations and the majority leads to divorce as the wives are too embarrassed after all the media coverage and scrutiny. At the end of he day whatever makes them happy – there are consequences in life -what goes around comes around.
Good for her...next up...Tiger.
Ms. Sanford, My hat's off to you. Well done.
Soon to be Ex , Thumper's said it best. "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all".
Now that Tiger Woods, a black man, has committed adultery, should we make a statement about the kinds of family values that black men have? I think I'd be lynched as a racist if I made such a statement. Because, fundamentally, one of the reasons racism is so offensive is because it assumes that all individuals within a defined group are alike in character.
Is it different to level an indictment at Republicans, or Democrats, because individual members violate private and public trust through infidelity?
To Wow:
how EASY it must be to just point at someone with different views than your own, yes? What an uninformed generalization! and not to mention, it stinks of ugly bias. Until I read your words, I didn't have anything against you for being a conservative. and your words....seems that what you accuse liberals of is Exactly what you are doing! blind much?!?!?!?
Let those who are without sin cast the first stone.
It's a well known fact that the "moral" Red states have higher divorce rates than Blue, whether a janitor or a governor. Many marriages survive a sexual indescression, few survive an affair. Sanford was more foolish than Clinton with Lewinsky. I guess the next side show is John Ensign of the C Street gang, LOL.
I give her credit. Unlike Hillary who suffered humilitation with Bill's affairs with the whole world knowing just for politics and power. He cheated once he will do it again.
Joanne65
You are wrong. My husband and I have been married 30+ plus years and I was the transgressor. We worked through it and I would never do that again. Maybe Hillary loved her husband enough to forgive him. I would really like to know if you are a religious person. My husband and I are not but we were able to get through that time in our marriage and grow stronger together. I hear of so many conservative Christians who use the scripture that allows for divorce in the case of adultery as the "out" in this type of situation. Isn't forgiveness a Christian trait any longer?
She is smart for dumping this bum. I can't believe this man isn't going to be impeached. He is pure scum.
Best of luck to you, Jenny. Good riddance, Mark.
Pretty hard to reconcile after the guy calls his mistress "his soulmate". Oh well... Things happen in personal relationships.
For all of you lame brain people making this about politics get over it...Democrat or Republican does not matter when it comes to cheating...both parties have plenty of cheaters in them. Get off your political high horses and realize that not everything is about politics. A man cheated and got caught. I say good for her that she is thinking about herself and her children when her husband was only thinking about himself. All of you Republican this and Republican that people make me sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your just mad because Obama is making a mockery of this country and you don't want to admit it so you have to bring down everyone else to make yourselves feel better. Get a life!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice one CNN. This Peyton Place episode on your political ticker and nothing ANYWHERE on your site about the Russian missile test gone awry that provided for the light show for Obama in Oslo.
Too bad that shield isn't going up. One and done.
"Republicans look at Marriage like they do a BMW .It's a really nice accessory but not a neccessity.Democrats,onthe under hand,value Marriage as an institution.Want Proof?Governor Sanford screwed around and his wife divorced him.Obviously she doesn't value their marriage.Sec. of State Clinton starting in her days as First Lady of Arkansas dealt with the same situation.Her solution ,keep the Marriage intact."
Please tell me you're being facetious. That is the stupidest thing I've read in ages.
Good for her! The jerk doesn't deserve this lady.
As hard as it is for her to accept that her marriage is over I think she is sending the right message to her sons. Perhaps with this action she will raise four boys who understand the pain of adultery and will not follow in their father's footsteps. Good luck Mrs. Sanford.
This lady knows better than anyone if this marriage is over! CNN: This should be in the Distraction File! Can we Feed the Children Now? Can we Save a Life? Goodwill toward Man is a terrible thing to Ignore!
Atta girl, Jenny! Kick him and bash him up where it hurts the most. This is the least you could do.
I feel for Jenny as I am sure this was a very difficult decision for her to make. The other day when the press asked her estranged husband had he been in contact with his "former" mistress, he could not give a straight answer which means he still is, and may have helped her make this decision.
I do not understand how men can take marriage vows and then take them so lightly later in life. With this now before him, it can only get worse from here. As for Jenny and the boys, she will fine and so will they. I hope and pray they grow up to be godly men who are committed to their wives and calling in their lives.
Jenny, thank you for the example of exemplary grace through all of this.
"Greg" – I am sure you feel the same way about Baucus and will be demanding his head, right???
The saddest thing with all these men who have been "caught" lately, is that none of them are really attractive and only have either money or power to attract younger women. If this was the average guy, no one would look twice at them.
Jenny! Can you take a call? It's Elin on line one
Way to go, Jenny !
How soon we forget names like Chappaquidic, Oral Office,Reflection Pool.
Wow – like this is a Republican thing?
Hate to rain on the parade for all you Obamacrats crying about how bad the rich people of America are but:
She has all the money folks. Mrs. Sanford is a former investment banker (The kind that get all those bonuses that you all hate so much) She is also the heir to a multimillion $ company. Her grandfather inventor the electric handsaw and founded the Skill company.
She is a very rich and powerful woman all you wealth haters.
He is just you average dumb-ass or maybe slightly below average.
good for her
scum bags deserve all that can be thrown at them
What a say day for the children. I wish them well in private.
Sadly, the modern day story of Love in America. Where do we go from here...
While I admire Ms. Sanford for being strong enough to leave her husband, it must be said that this is a person who claims that homosexual marriage is responsible for the breakup of her marriage/family.
Shortly after her husband, the "family values Gov" from S.C. admitted to having an affair, she stated that other people's [homosexuals] low moral standards led her husband astray.
That is about as demented as one can get.
@ Ted: Congratulations, you've just revealed to everyone reading these comments what YOUR problem apparently is? Project much?
Oh, and on behalf of Ms. Sanford and women everywhere who have to deal with morons like you, seek professional help before you actually hurt someone in your pitiful world.
He should have had the decency to leave first. If he truly loves his mistress, that's where he should go. He should have left months ago.
WoW the reason we are interested in this issue is that Republicans sell themselves as the family values party and imply that Democrats are not. You set yourself up as hypocrits.
Good God, what took her so long?
What a sad day for the children. I wish them well in private.
Good for Jenny. Wipe the slate clean and start anew. Leave that idiot in the dust with his life in ruins. Only 10% of infidels marry their affairees and of that only 25% survive a few years. Mark will go to hell in a handbasket, Jenny can only go up from here. I am sorry for her needless horrendous pain at the hands of someone in which she placed her most sacred trust.
If he was happy at home, he would have never left. Doesn't anyone else see that she is at fault here too? A relationship takes 2 people who are committed to each other. We all know that men are simple beings. He left the relationship because she was no longer involved. I go out of my way to try and keep my husband happy and I get the same attention in return. I wish more people "saw the light."
Sanford – done. Edwards – done. Huckabee – done. Woods – done. All of these guys live in the south. Perhaps it's time to just give up on southern male politicians. Golfers, too. Funny pants and philandering rants. Let's move on.
It was just a matter of time. She should have done it earlier.
WHY DID SHE WAIT THIS LONG???????????
Jenny, you are a smart woman! domp the bartard!
Bravo-at last a wife with class and guts!
Hope Mrs. woods does likewise.
She waited until he was cleared of possible impeachment. Very classy. It's sad nonetheless. Amazed at how many below have their facts wrong. You look foolish.
My heart goes out to her and her children. Our politicians are so dishonest in both their personal and professional lives. He should have resigned, and our government officials are so corrupt, they have allowed him to stay in office. This country is going down the drain so fast. Now it is ok for a governor to have an affair with an Argentine woman and destroy his wife and family.
Het Henry from WV, If Dem's morals are so much better than republicans why don't you tell that to Sen. Baucus' wife. All you petty people think one side is better than the other when we the people have the power to throw all of the bad ones out but instead we critisize one side for doing the same thing the other side did and we close are eyes.
Once a cheater always a cheater....they always can sniff out the most rankest scank.
When you cheat on your wife/husband, you cheat on your kids too. The lives of their 4 children are now irrevocably changed for the worse. Jenny was left with no choice after his disgraceful behavior. Now her boys and their future grandchildren will have to suffer through two parents/grandparents in two different places along with their parents' new lovers to come who definately will not love them and probably won't like them. Quite possibly his new mistresses/wives to come will divert the childrens' inheritance to themselves, and whenever you bring in stepdads the possibility of abuse goes way up. These 4 boys will have a rocky, treacherous road ahead of them, all because of their neurotic, self-absorbed father. He doesn't deserve to be in office. He should be shut away with his lover to enjoy this "love" that he feels is so above everyone elses that it justifies betraying marriage vows, betraying children and betraying his constituents. Perhaps then he might realize that this sort of love is a merely a neurotic delusion, and she is no better than the woman he married, and their love is no different than oridinary people who fall in and out of love all the time. He has a monumental disappointment ahead of him. He has totally demolished his life.
Why would someone find another attractive who is willing to cheat, and lie unless they too have the same ethics? Sanford and his girlfriend are selfish, egotistical people who needed attention at the expense of family. He obviously cares more about himself, a selfish man, than his wife and children. Many of us have an opportunity to have affairs, but we make a decision. Mine has been based on the two choices; my spouse and my children who I adore and someday grandchildren, OR a short fling with someone who has no scruples either, and if you have the affair will end up hating your children anyway, and probably eventually may have another affair on you if you end up together.
Thank you, Jenny, for teaching your boys that each man has to take responsibility for his role in the marriage, and that he has to take the consequences when he fails in his duties to his wife and children. Your children will be fine – they have the example of a strong, loving mother and will recognize and respect that kind of woman when they choose their spouses. Your husband may have thrown away his marriage, but you are teaching your boys how to save theirs in the future. Prayers and hugs for you all. Columbia, SC
I wish people will stop politicing this divorce, i am a divorce woman with a child and it is indeed a sad and painful process.
Lets call a spade a spade, her Republican member of the family husband cheated on her, he is a hyprocrite, considering the party he belongd to wants the world to think, they are morally better than the remainder of us that does not belong to the Republican party.
What a joke, cheated, caught and whining to the world for forgiveness, he is no better than Tiger Wood.
Good for her to divorce this sorry hypocrite man.
From one divorce mother to another, i wish her well.
She once blamed homosexuality for her marital problems because it (paraphrase) has destroyed the moral fabric of our country.
No one should feel sorry for her after spewing such garbage.
I do respect whatever that Jenny thinks is right for her. I am not casting stone at either Mr. or Mrs. Sanford, or anyone, but anyone who has acted or talked (moral talk or speech) like Mr. Sanford deserves the stone thrown back to them.
To the disengenous Republicans who are incensed that this is a political story: LOOK IN THE MIRROR! You can blame yourselves and your appointed henchman, Ken Starr, for making this type of situation game for public discussion. You can also thank your governor. You put him there even though there were clear signs he should be re-elected. He seems to love discussing his adolescent crush with anyone that breathes. As for Mark Sanford's statement that he is committed to being the best father to his sons; he has, and continues to, fail miserably at that endeavor. He has very clearly chosen his mistress over his children. Lesson: if you do not want rocks thrown at your glass house then do not start the rock fight!
What about Senator Baucus? Where is the big story on him wanting a divorce from his wife and having an affair with his staff member? Oh, wait a minute, he is a Democrat and CNN doesn't cover any stories that might be embarrassing to Democrats.
It is sad this would be made into a Republican's Are Evil platform... In case you don't remeber, Billy Bob Clinton cheated on his wife.
This just demonstrates that Republican women (e.g. Sanford's wife) are more strong willed then Democrat women (e.g. Hillary)
Go, Jenny, go! Even the most amicable divorces are hard on kids, but I'll bet the boys will get through this and grow into honorable men with integrity. All the best to her and the boys, and hopefully Dad will get his act together.
I'm amazed that it took her *this* long. Her husband, who is the governor of South Carolina, goes sneaking off to various South American countries in the middle of the worst economic crisis in the states' history most likely, gets caught in the airport after a "nonofficial" trip, gets on network TV and then breaks down in tears talking about his love for some Argentinian beauty then has the utter nuts to say that he wants to make his marriage work and then asks her for permission to go back to South America to see this other woman?
What planet was she on where she thought that her marriage had a chance in hell?
We want pre-nup!
Governor move on. Life is empty without Maria.
This is What I Believe;
I believe marriage is the death of passion, and Michael Jackson was innocent. I
believe it’s nice to be nice and mean people suck, I believe there is no god and life
after puberty is preparation and opportunity. I believe only
wine gets better with age, that spell check, youtube and Barack Obama are
indispensable and we all have “it” coming. I believe if you find someone you want for the rest of your life start the rest of your life as soon as possible you're gonna be dead a long time.
Bless you Jenny, You're doing the right thing.
"Why is this political news for some of you liberals?"
Why do you care? LOL
Why did you even read this article, not to mention the comments?
A terrific lady giving the well-deserved boot to a miserable excuse of a husband, father and man. I've wondered just what she ever saw in him ... as he's always come across as a very UN-impressive, phoney, hypocritical WAD to me. Maybe he got lost along the way???
Good for Jenny. As I have said before, this woman shows a lot of class and strenght. I wish her and the boys well. I just hope the Gov. stays in their lives.
Jenny, remember that the kids come first. Please do not make them pawns in you and your husbands situation. I have seen it too often.
Oh...please call Tigers wife and give her some advice.
Gov. You do yourself a disservice ignoring a true love. Just don't forget about your children.
Mrs. Sanford, I am so sorry your marriage, it's imperfections, and the ugliness surfaced for you in the media. I pray for you. You have had a really tough road on this. May peace be found by you. God Bless.
What took so long? Wonder who her soul mate is? Tiger's available.
If Gov. Sanford could just figure out how he is the victim in all of this then he could qualify as a Democrat. Next I expect my liberal friends to propose legislation to tax men who leave their wives – well . . . only if they are evil Republicans.
Very classy lady!! Stayed out of the media frenzy for the most part and gave statements only when it was needed.
"Hats of to Mrs. Jenny Sanford for taking this bold step "
...oh, *real* bold, stay at home with her four boys waiting for her "errant" husband to get his crap together and hope for the best (certainly not more of the same, with some other woman), or go out and get a real life. I don't even see how she stayed with him for a *day* after that crap. Why even *bother* trying to make your marriage work with that clown?
He did everything he could to desecrate the very concept. What do you owe either the idea of marriage or a man like him to try to make such a relationship work after what he did? Indeed you would do the concept of marriage a disservice by even taking him back. Everyone in the world would just think of you as someone stupid and crazy enough to take a guy like him back, while of course, all of your friends would be too polite to say that.
Now if you really want to make your life better, get the hell out of south Carolina.
Brava, Jenny!!! Having been through divorce with 2 small children, I can empathize with the process with which you are now faced. But I'm guessing that you have a backbone of titanium and that your children know – without a doubt – that you love them. Frankly, I don't see that you have any other choice but this one. F_ _ _ that "stand by your man" thing! (Elin, are you listening??)
@ Greg–you said "Sanford is a Class A pig.". Don't insult the poor pigs! What did they ever do to you?
...Mark Sanford is a man who literally, honestly thought that he could have his wife, her money, the governorship, his four kids AND a mistress in Argentina all at the same time, and fly back and forth to see her on state expense. With his wifes' permission! He actually ASKED HIS WIFE for permission to go down and see that woman after admitting that he had been down to see her on the sly several times over the past few years.
Good for her! I hope that she find some sort of peace out of all of this. Good bless her and her children!!
uh oh...this isnt a very "family values" or "Christian" thing to do. Another conservative hypocrite evangelical right winger exposed....again.
Good for mrs Sanford she is getting divorce...that way you will keep your dignity!...You are a very intelligent woman and you do not deserve this jerk Mark Sanford..he should resign but he wont because he only cares about his job and not his family...not dignity on him SHAME ON YOU MARK SANFORD
Now Gov. Sanford is free to go to Argentina and be with his Latin Lover, la señorita Chapur.
"Mrs. Jenny Sanford is doing more harm than she is doing good for her, the boys, her husband, and the people who enjoy being around her. There is no reason for her to get a divorce. She needs to forgive her husband and then come back to him. He has done all he needs to do, now it is up to her to reconcile herself to the fact that all is forgiven, it is under the blood of Jesus Christ who has forgiven the Governor of all of his sins."
So does that mean that if your wife cheated on you and flew off to have an extramarital affair with some gentleman in another company and stated said gentleman was her 'soulmate' you'd consider that all she needs to do, forgive her, and realize that you need to reconcile yourself to the fact that all is forgiven in the name of Christ.
I bet not.
Good on Jenny Sanford for putting her family above public appearances. I hope her boys come out of this well, and know their mother's thinking of their welfare above everything else and they're better off not dealing with their father's transparent lies and selfishness.
How has there been no coverage of the Norwegian Lights? The Russian Military denied that it was one of their rockets outright, so please, delve into this at least a modicum!
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Way to go Jenny. You are the first "real" woman that has cross this media circus that stands up for what women the world over need to do. This idea of "standing by your man" stinks. I have hated Hillary Clinton since she stood by Bill, the gov of NY wife should be taken to therapy and learn how to respect herseld. Mrs. Tiger Woods needs to head for Swenden where perhaps she can meet a real man who respects women.
JENNY, you are doing more for women's rights than any celebrity wife has done since I can remember. I respect you and know you will travel the rest of your life with your head high and many many women will FOLLOW you. Adultry does not "cut it" anymore. The only way to stop it is for more women like you to do what you are doing.
Most sincerely,
Cindy Ferraro
Philadelphia, PA
To WoW: OK, you are right. Unemployment is really bad right now. GWB sure screwed this country up good. The deficit and national debt are both horrible too. Wish GWB hadn't been such a dunce and spent all that money trying to settle a personal vendetta in Iraq for his Dad. He didn't even get all the oil he hoped too, even with lying to the whole world about WMDs.
But you're right, we should focus on these things, like the new administration is doing. Just trying to fix all the crap the last administration screwed up.
In the meantime, Sen Baucus gives his little sweetheart a $14000.00 pay raise at the taxpayers expense and not one word about it on CNN? Come on guys, at least try to pretend you're impartial.
How has there been no coverage of the Norwegian Lights? The Russian Military denied that it was one of their rockets outright, so please, delve into this at least a modicum!
And if it was a rocket, as seems to be the plea now, let's have them do it again... yes?
I guess it's okay for straight people to marry and divorce, but gays can't even marry. Is divorce morally acceptable in the Bible?
Jenny, GOOD FOR YOU. You should be running the entire SC Legislature since they voted NOT TO IMPEACH your soon to be EX. Right now, in my eyes you are smartest and wisest person living in South Carolina .....Good Luck and Best Wishes to you, in your future...