Law Practice
Jan. 31, 2017
America hasn't always been Splitsville
The times they are a-changin' -- especially regarding divorce. As recently as 1964, a messy divorce torpedoed a presidential run. Trump, on the other hand, is our first thrice-married, twice-divorced president.
James Attridge
Law Ofc of James Attridge
270 Divisadero St #3
San Francisco , CA 94117
Phone: (415) 552-3088
Email: jattridge@attridgelaw.com
U Denver School of Law
James is an attorney and mediator in San Francisco. He is writing a book about presidential legal careers.
One of the most notable things about President Donald Trump's ascension to the throne is that his status as our first thrice-married, twice-divorced president, has gone unnoted. As recently as 1964, Nelson Rockefeller's messy divorce and remarriage to his ex-friend's ex-wife was a candidacy killer. Among the opprobrious taunts hurled his way from the Cow Palace floor at that year's GOP convention was "dirty lover," which nowadays sounds like the title to a hit song.
Unlike two-time l...
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