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Move over, Sarah Palin? Jenny Sanford, the wife of embattled Republican South Carolina governor Mark Sanford, is attracting her own constituency. The reason behind this is easy to see.
Sanford's husband, who recently admitted to having an extramarital affair, explains that he "crossed lines" multiple times during his marriage, but only really "cheated" on his wife with one woman he shared a "love story" with. And now Mrs. Sanford has become something of a heroine, according to press reports. One friend of the wronged Mrs. Sanford told the Washington Post: "I think Jenny has not had these types of ambitions,...
Mrs. Sanford and Sons: Guv's Wife Stands Up for Family
Jenny Sanford has taken a very painful situation and emerged from the publicity with her head held high.
I can understand her wanting to save her marriage and her family. She has four beautiful sons that she wants to instill with sound principles and ideals.
However, if she is realistic, she has to realize that, no matter how repentant her husband may claim to be, as long as he refers to his mistress as his "soul mate", his heart (or at least the brain attached to his male appendage) has been given to another.
Sure he wants to save his marriage and his career, but she must be willing to settle for second place in her husband's affection if she wants to continue the marriage. Many women...