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| SC first lady files for divorce on grounds of adultery |
| 2009-12-13 |
| [Iran Press TV Latest] South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford has filed for divorce after her husband's public confession to an affair with an Argentine woman he famously called his "soul mate." The Sanfords have been separated since Mark Sanford in a June news conference confessed to his affair, according to The New York Times. The Sanford's and their four sons had publicly announced that they hoped to save the marriage. However, Ms. Sanford, 47, a former Wall Street executive who helped launch her husband's political career, said Friday that the marriage could not be repaired. "This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation," she said, "yet I am still dedicated to keeping the process that lies ahead peaceful for our family." Her decision came after a subcommittee of the State Legislature voted on Thursday not to recommend impeachment against the embattled governor who faces a series of ethics violation charges and calls for resignations. Ms. Sanford's divorce complaint on the grounds of adultery did not mention money, property or custody arrangements, the Associated Press reported. She appeared on a TV show on Thursday and said that she would have never stood by her husband, confessing to his affair, even if he would have asked her to and also added ,"Certainly his actions hurt me, and they caused consequences for me, but they don't in any way take away my own self-esteem. They reflect poorly on him." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 ...Mrs. Sanford is a class act - and before she married Governor Dumbjohn, she was a VERY successful business lady. (IIRC she was/is independently wealthy on top of that) She's devoted to her kids and children's causes in general..would make a fine conservative candidate, but I think she's had her fill of politics of any stripe. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2009-12-13 08:56 |
| #2 "This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation," she said, "yet I am still dedicated to keeping the process that lies ahead peaceful for our family." At lease one of the two people involved in this unhappy event has a bit of dignity. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-12-13 05:29 |
| #1 Tom Maguire at JustOneMinute: Jenny Sanford, the First lady of South Carolina, is filing for divorce, presumably to pursue a relationship with Tiger Woods. No way I can top that. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2009-12-13 01:46 |