AP: Nevada's first lady says husband (R) has a girlfriend

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Nevada's first lady says husband has a girlfriend

AP foreign, Thursday May 29 2008

By BRENDAN RILEY

Associated Press Writer

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - The estranged wife of Nevada's
governor is challenging her husband's bid to keep their
divorce trial private and claims he is involved with
another woman.

Attorney Cal Dunlap, representing first lady Dawn Gibbons,
said in a motion filed Wednesday that the law cited in
sealing the divorce files violates both the U.S.
Constitution and the Nevada Constitution.

Dunlap also said Gov. Jim Gibbons wants to end his marriage
of nearly 22 years because of “his infatuation and
involvement” with someone else. He added Jim Gibbons'
“fawning involvement” with the other woman has included
making her “his frequent bar, lunch, dinner and even
grocery store companion.”

“This case is the poster child of why trials must be public,”
Dunlap said, adding that under the state law used to seal
the case Dawn Gibbons “has no voice to object to this
covert judicial action, nor can she make public the conduct
of elected officials.”

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Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/7547357

[bananas]

1. Dawn Gibbons? Is she related to Earl?

[bklyncowgirl]

2. A Republican politician having an affair with a woman --how refreshing. nt

[malaise]

3. This is the better story

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/may/29/dirt-flying-party-backing-away/
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Gov. Jim Gibbons’ political future turned bleak Wednesday as prominent Republicans said his support in the party is quickly disintegrating in the wake of the latest court filing in his divorce.

Although the sentiment has been building quietly for months, explosive court papers filed by his estranged wife Wednesday gave party regulars freedom to speak openly about the governor’s future, saying he would be pressured into not seeking reelection or face a primary challenge.

“Is he viable? Who’s going to prop him up? Not the party,” said Steve Wark, a longtime activist. “Does he have the money to be a viable candidate? Certainly not.” Sen. Warren Hardy, R-Henderson, said he continues to support and respect the governor and wishes him well during a trying time. But he also said party activists have approached him about running for governor in 2010, which can be taken only as a sign of frustration among the Republican rank and file. (Hardy said he has no interest and wouldn’t consider running against Gibbons.)