Jeffrey Radle is married, but he’s crazy about someone else besides his wife, Amanda. It’s not even another woman—it’s another man (cue the theatrical soap opera music). Apparently, Jeff is a huge supporter of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker. So much so that as Mrs. Radle was saddling up to vote for another candidate in the state’s Republican primary, he stood in front of her car as she tried to pull out of the driveway.
But the missus had moxie to match her hub’s passion, and she was undeterred. She simply tugged the steering wheel in the other direction and tried to drive around him. Radle, however, was so serious about his cause that the man swan dove in front of her car and, in the process, injured his fool head, neck, and back. Then she, in all of her crazy lady-ness, nudged him with the bumper several times. What a scene.
We’ve all heard stories about spouses jumping in front of cars to keep them from driving off to a not-so-secret rendezvous, maybe even from leaving the marriage altogether, but for political allegiance? On the flip side, plowing your life partner down en route to declare your support for a Democratic candidate hardly seems like good enough reason.
Clearly, the couple had preexisting issues. There’s no doubt about it. I mean, it could’ve been a dish towel or a soggy newspaper, whatever. Anything was liable to set off that relationship powder keg.
No charges have been filed yet—key word: yet—but police say if a complaint is lobbied by Mr. Radle, the lady of the house might find herself in the slammer. Still, he can take comfort in knowing that his personal sacrifice was not for nothing. His guy Gov. Walker breezed through the primary and his wife’s Democrat candidate had to chalk it up, at least until another election. I guess we’ll have to keep a closer eye on Wisconsin politics this year. Real Housewives whatever. The folks in the W.I. are bringing that drama and then some.
Could you be with someone who wasn’t part of your same political party?
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My wife's father always told people that he was voting for either Mickey Mouse or Pat Paulsen. It was his way of telling them that it was nobody's business how he voted.
I feel like having opposing political views would be a deal breaker when deciding who to spend your life with...
Kevo.bx... you should know that I've reported your rantings. You are welcome here, but your spam is not. Please stick to the topic.
And Todd... I do the same thing. Unfortunately, others have, as well - didn't Mickey appear in the voting rolls during the last Presidential Election?!
I think I could have a partner who held different political views than mine, IF we could be civil about it. I see couples like the very famous James Carville (strong D) and Mary Matalin (strong R) who make it work, and believe that it is possible. Now, a couple of nutjobs like the ones in the story? Not so much...
When Amanda Radle, 30, attempted to pull out, Jeffrey Radle, 36, stood in front of her, according to a police department statement. She nudged him with the vehicle several times.
Each time he would "retreat and re-establish his ground," the release said. "At one point he climbed onto the hood."
When she finally attempted to drive around him, Jeffrey Radle jumped in front of the vehicle and was hit. Aman da Radle left the scene and went to the police department to report the incident, the release said.
Just thought you should get the facts of the story right. For the whole story read here: http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/wife-drives-into-chippewa-falls-man-after-vote-argument-ke5bdap-150697635.html
How wrong is it that I think he deserved it a little bit. I would be super PO'd if my partner tried to do that to me. While I would never actually hit her I know I would be sorely tempted. She's a little crazy and he's an ass. No wonder they're getting a divorce. At least she wasn't trying to hit him, it sounds like (from the "real" news report) she was trying to drive around him and he jumped in front of the car. Good to know that if I want to jump in front of a moving vehicle and get hit, the driver is the only one at fault. What's up with that.