Al Gore Affair? Friends Address Speculation After Al And Tipper Gore Separate

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, are telling friends they "grew apart" after 40 years of marriage and there was no affair involved.

According to two long-time close associates and family friends, the Gores say they are separating amicably. Their decision came after a "long process of careful consideration," said one of the associates.

They both spoke on condition of anonymity.

The associates said the Gores, over time, had carved out separate lives, with the former vice president on the road frequently. One of the associates said: "Their lives had gotten more and more separated."

Comments

[Lilly-G]

09:11 AM on 06/29/2010

What a great idea, let their own words defeat them.

[Lilly-G]

09:12 AM on 06/29/2010

sorry, wrong thread

[SEDANMIK]

08:09 PM on 06/04/2010

the only ones who are hurt by their move are LAWYERS

[Leniere Miley]

02:40 AM on 06/04/2010

Mother of all children...big and small.

Why is it our business? They are adults...they were married for 40 years. Maybe that's as long as they were supposed to be married. Maybe 40 years is enough.

...and if either cheated (cause women cheat too), then what would that mean? That they are human...that Al Gore is a really bad, bad, man? Would it discount his entire career?

Funny is a country where a man cheating on his wife is of more concern to the nation, than another man selling the country to oil companies.

Good job America!!

[AmericanLeslie]

06:40 PM on 06/06/2010

No kidding...and although the headline adds to the speculation about affairs, the article does not.

I believe everything should be revealed about the private lives of people who make their living digging into other people's private lives.

"Funny is a country where a man cheating on his wife is of more concern to the nation, than another man selling the country to oil companies." Unfortunately, MSM has helped to make this our current reality.

Fan #61

[CarolinaDem]

09:06 PM on 06/06/2010

I want a Constitutional Amendment which makes it a crime intentionally to invade the privacy of an American citizen and a felony to publicize anything about it. This is just bunk. if those women who buy the 'supermarket press' would read library books our kids would suck less.

[granitestater]

08:18 AM on 06/03/2010

If their marriage does not include s3x (I'll wager it doesn't) then separation and divorce would be a good thing.

[psychodog]

11:23 PM on 06/02/2010

Maybe she got jealous from him hugging too many trees?

(Sorry, I'm an Al Gore fan, I just couldn't resist) :P

[CarolinaDem]

09:10 PM on 06/06/2010

She has a life with four children and grandchildren and she got sick of having to apologize for having a big wunnerful house to enjoy them in. Plus she's got those music pals in LA. He can do his thing without trapping her in the politics of Global Warming and the rising stupidity of his opponentgs.

[Kathy Parker]

10:10 PM on 06/02/2010

After 40 years, I say why bother. Unless they were fighting all the time, they must have a deep love and respect for each other....come on guys, just stay together. There's nothing greener on the other side of the fence.

[linton]

10:34 AM on 06/03/2010

... except the grass.

[Tribal Knowledge]

09:44 AM on 06/05/2010

And the carbon credits.

[appacom]

08:38 PM on 06/02/2010

Another bogus headline ---

[mmm pecan pie]

09:36 PM on 06/02/2010

concurs

[inmyelement]

09:57 PM on 06/02/2010

Yep, I was looking for something titillating. Disappointed by the headlines, but relieved to see there are no allegations of infidelity.

[Jane Korones]

05:58 PM on 06/02/2010

never be sorry when two people realize that life is not a dress rehearsal..they will still know one another, and may actually have less pressure now.They deserve to be happy, as they are both fine folks..Divorce or separation does not always equal death. There are no minor children and I am sure they are being dignified in this matter.

[Kim Greenhouse]

05:44 PM on 06/02/2010

No matter how much I strongly disagree with Al Gores Politics and Global Warming work, that, in my own due diligence has been responsible for mass fear and public deception at the highest level, on another level, I am sad for him, his wife and their family.

I can't help but want to see people together if their hearts and souls are still together. I wish them all the peace and fulfillment that can be had during this formidable transition.

It's Rainmaking Time!

www.itsrainmakingtime.com

[jozzie]

03:01 PM on 06/02/2010

Why bother with a legal split? Only if there is someone else involved.
People who are married for 40 years don't do singlehood real well.

[Jane Korones]

06:00 PM on 06/02/2010

not true sometimes terms have to be worked out..there is much joint property here..

[KnowzyRowzy]

12:25 PM on 06/02/2010

Men are never happy, so women stop trying.

[The One True Dave]

07:57 PM on 06/02/2010

Actually, that goes both ways. I could only put up with 12 years of never doing anything right. I was deployed for four-and-a-half of them or doubt I would have made it even THAT long.

[silkphoenix]

11:59 AM on 06/02/2010

It's a sad story but they have to do what they have to do. I wish them well and hope they will remain close friends. And I am sure all those gossip sites (TMZ/People) will try to dig out any "dirt" they can find on their divorce. Though I wish they won't, it would be a wishful thinking.

[SonyaInTx]

08:20 AM on 06/02/2010

Please let there be no Al Gore sex tape.....Lord hear our prayer....

[everythinginmoderation]

02:17 PM on 06/02/2010

Amen to that!

[Tribal Knowledge]

09:45 AM on 06/05/2010

We do NOT want to see ManBearPig like that.

[schatsie]

07:12 AM on 06/02/2010

I have to say this, she will always be his best friend and anyone coming afterwards will be in her shadow....but I guess that is just fine with the GOLDDIGGERS....

[Carlos Manuel]

07:10 AM on 06/02/2010

Berlusconi syndrome for Al?