The future of Gov. Jim Gibbons' marriage remained uncertain Thursday, pending a weekend family discussion amid talk that the first couple is set to part ways.
Dianne Cornwall, Gibbons' chief operating officer, said Thursday that his staff does not know the status of his marriage but said he is expected to talk with his family about it this weekend.
"It is a personal issue with the governor until a decision is made," Cornwall said. "And I'm not certain that a decision has been made.
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Speculation that the couple is set to divorce or separate dominated talk among lobbyists, legislators and other politicians this week.
Jim Denton, a long-time friend and political adviser to both husband and wife, acknowledged the couple is going "through tough times."
The fact that Dawn Gibbons stayed in Nevada while Jim was in Washington when he was representative may be an indication they have been on the outs for several years.
Although the media have just reported on the story the past day or two, and I missed it, the rift has been common knowledge for quite some time.
I won't even mention the cocktail waitress incident in Vegas, either.
