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Originally Posted by CDavidNeely
Greetings and Felicitations,
I don't think its based on a cynical view of marriage but in a cynical view of politics. In common life I would say you are correct with regards to the number of people who get married because they love each other. However, we are talking about politics and the pursuit of power. How many people marry for appearance and connection as opposed to because they actually like the person they married.
To the person walking the paths of power a wife is something you show off to other people and your children are tools to use to your advantage. You don't have to have any deep feelings for any of them.
Sincerely Yours,
C. David Neely
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In Mark Sanford's career, Jenny has been far more than "something you show off to other people." To start with, she is independently wealthy--far wealthier than he will ever be. Her grandfather invented the Skilsaw and founded the company which supplies such tools to millions of carpenters, craftsmen, hobbyists, and homeowners today. After graduation from Georgetown, Jenny went to work for a Wall Street investment firm, Lazard Freres. She was a vice-president in charge of training when Mark joined the firm. To a great extent she was both his teacher and the manager of his successful career there. After their marriage and Mark's subsequent return to South Carolina and his entry into politics, she has been both his campaign manager and his closest political adviser at every step.
Jenny Sanford is a supremely capable and experienced woman, and tough as nails. If Mark succeeds in arousing her enmity, she will almost certainly undo him--both personally and politically.