Karl Rove, the mastermind of George Bush’s election and reelection in 2000 and 2004, finalized his divorce from his second wife. Yes, Mr. Rove has a right to privacy, but it is difficult to ignore the life of this influential figure in the American politics. His popularity among conservatives is real.

Being a brilliant political strategist does not necessarily make him brilliant in marriage. A third wife will certainly come one day. Meanwhile, life will continue. As the Hutu of Burundi say, “A man who divorces a  woman makes another man happy.”