Politicians, Private Lives?

The news today about Newt Gingrich's second wife has definitely raised hairs and questions. Reading and watching the coverage I find myself much more appalled at his ex-wife then at the man himself. The timing of the interview more than anything else is damning and could have no other aim then to destroy Newt's campaign.

Gingrich, on the other hand, has some blame as well. Having a sexual relationship with another woman behind his wife's back speaks volumes for him being a liar and a cheat, but from all appearances he is the one who brought the affair into the open. He obviously had some feeling for his then wife and/or the sanctity of marriage because, by asking to have an open relationship, he was in his own way trying to preserve their marriage. His then mistress, now wife, appears to have been for all extensive purposes fine with the arrangement and I wouldn't be surprised if they continue to have a semi-monogamous relationship. That's their right.

This monogamish style relationship is not nearly as uncommon as people think. If you have read Dan Savage's Savage Love recently you will see how much more common these relationships are. People unfortunately hide because they are afraid of the stigma that is still attached to these ideas. I could care less what he does in his personal life, as long as he is honest in his dealings.