McCain's broken marriage and fractured Reagan friendship

Although McCain suggested in his autobiography that months passed between his divorce and remarriage, the divorce was granted April 2, 1980, and he wed Hensley in a private ceremony five weeks later. McCain obtained an Arizona marriage license on March 6, 1980, while still legally married to his first wife.

Until McCain filed for divorce, the Reagans and their inner circle assumed he was happily married, and they were stunned to learn otherwise, ... Full Story »

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Scott Wilk
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by Scott Wilk - Oct. 1, 2008

The LAT has uncovered something potentially explosive here, but it remains to be seen if the story gains traction. Well written piece, if a bit on the soapy side. This, on the same day the NYT has a story in which McCain's eligibility is questioned (p. NYT p. A11 7/11/08) adds up to a sleepless night or two in the McCain camp, I would imagine.

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