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Sam Donaldson and wife Jan Smith Donaldson separate after 29 years
WaPo ^ | 01/03/2013 | By The Reliable Source

Posted on 01/06/2013 3:06:57 PM PST by Daffynition

Another power couple on the rocks: Sam Donaldson and Jan Smith Donaldson.

The veteran ABC newsman, 78, and his journalist wife of 29 years quietly separated several months ago, her attorney confirmed to us Wednesday.

“They remain on good terms with each other and are hopeful they’ll be able to resolve their economic issues,” lawyer Sandy Ain said.

No reason given for the split, and the couple has not yet filed for divorce, said Ain: “It’s unclear where this is ultimately headed.”

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


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To: CaptainK
A close family friend told me Sam's wife started to listen to Rush while Sam was tasting the Cabernet every afternoon.

Changing hearts and minds one commie at a time!

Hey Sam keep comin back! just not on TV.

21 posted on 01/06/2013 3:37:23 PM PST by Blacksheep (There are no coincidences......)
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To: CaptainK
A close family friend told me Sam's wife started to listen to Rush while Sam was tasting the Cabernet every afternoon.

Changing hearts and minds one commie at a time!

Hey Sam keep comin back! just not on TV.

22 posted on 01/06/2013 3:37:31 PM PST by Blacksheep (There are no coincidences......)
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To: Tau Food
Most drinking problems are caused by women.

You have no idea how many times I've tried to explain that to the arresting officer...

23 posted on 01/06/2013 3:37:53 PM PST by Libloather (The epitome of civility.)
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To: Daffynition
Sam is happy with the NEW America but his wife still wants OUR America?

-PJ

24 posted on 01/06/2013 3:41:16 PM PST by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: Tau Food
Most drinking problems are caused by women

While arguably true, ya better duck !


lol

25 posted on 01/06/2013 3:41:28 PM PST by tomkat (-/\/\/\-)
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To: heye2monn
Who’s going to take care of Rush Limbaugh when he’s 78?

You ain't been here long enough to remember when thread hijacking was considered a major no-no....

26 posted on 01/06/2013 3:41:47 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (Jab her with a harpoon.....)
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To: heye2monn

“Who’s going to take care of Rush Limbaugh when he’s 78?”

His eighth wife?

;)


27 posted on 01/06/2013 3:42:25 PM PST by dynachrome (Vertrou in God en die Mauser)
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To: llevrok

You”Stole My Thunder”!Good On You!!


28 posted on 01/06/2013 3:48:56 PM PST by bandleader
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To: Tau Food
Most drinking problems are caused by women.

My wife drove me to drink.....And for that I am forever thankful (Rodney Dandgerfield)

29 posted on 01/06/2013 3:49:57 PM PST by llevrok (ObamaLand - Where young people go to retire.)
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To: Tau Food

>Most drinking problems are caused by women.<

.
Especially when your wife buys you Laphroaig and Drambuie.

Every time I intend to protest, I melt and relent.


30 posted on 01/06/2013 3:51:33 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: Daffynition

I want to care I just don’t.


31 posted on 01/06/2013 3:52:07 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: Daffynition

So who’s going to get custody of the toupee?


32 posted on 01/06/2013 3:53:00 PM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
I want to care I just don’t.

L O L !

33 posted on 01/06/2013 3:55:34 PM PST by tomkat (-/\/\/\-)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

They must have married when Sam was 49 and she was 28.


34 posted on 01/06/2013 4:13:25 PM PST by kabar
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To: 353FMG
Every time I intend to protest, I melt and relent.

like...

35 posted on 01/06/2013 4:14:05 PM PST by latina4dubya ( self-proclaimed tequila snob)
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36 posted on 01/06/2013 4:16:47 PM PST by RedMDer (Those that believe in gun free zones should wear GUN FREE ZONE T-SHIRTS.)
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To: CaptainK
"She probably wants to get her pie of the pie now, before the estate fight with the 4 kids."

WINNER!

37 posted on 01/06/2013 4:17:57 PM PST by Rebelbase
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Real classy there.


38 posted on 01/06/2013 4:18:34 PM PST by Bigg Red (Sorry, Mr. Franklin, I guess we couldn't keep it.)
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To: Bigg Red

LOOK DUDE! We r conservatives here! Would I lie to u?


39 posted on 01/06/2013 4:34:53 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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To: DIRTYSECRET

I am not a “dude”; I am a lady who does not appreciate coarse language.


40 posted on 01/06/2013 4:38:53 PM PST by Bigg Red (Sorry, Mr. Franklin, I guess we couldn't keep it.)
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