Richard Samuel Morris, born on November 28, 1948, is like the go-to guy for all things politics in America. He’s been in the game for a while, wearing different hats, from being a pollster and campaign consultant to an all-around political whiz.
Back in the day, he and Bill Clinton were like best buds. Morris was by Clinton’s side from his Governor of Arkansas days right through his 1978 run. And when Clinton snagged the presidency in ’92, Morris stepped in as his political adviser in the White House.
Now, here’s the interesting part – Morris was really into pushing Clinton towards these Third Way policies. It’s basically this mix of Republican and Democratic ideas, strategies, and problem-solving aimed at winning big in the political arena and becoming super popular. So, who’s the current partner in crime for this political maestro?
Dick Morris’ Partner and Subsequent Separation
Dick Morris, once President Clinton’s top political adviser who resigned during the 1996 campaign amid sex scandals, suffered another setback when his marriage ended, the Daily reported. The newspaper reported.
Eileen McGann, a lawyer who was married to Mr. Morris for 20 years, told the newspaper that she made the decision to end her marriage while living in California.
She said the series of crises had taken its toll and that she had hoped that over time, public scrutiny would wane and it would become a private matter between the two. However, she realized that this was not the case, and the problem remained.
In a statement made available by publisher Random House, Morris said: “More than anything, I wanted to remain married to Eileen, but words cannot express how my actions have made that impossible.” It’s so sad,” he expressed despair.
The turning point for McGahn came a few years ago when tabloids reported that Morris was having an affair with a prostitute named Shelley Rowland, who Morris paid $200 an hour to call Clinton. He claimed that he had allowed his conversations to be eavesdropped on.
The loss of privacy was compounded when a second scandal came to light when it was revealed that Morris, 48, had fathered a daughter with a Texas woman after a 15-year relationship.
“We are both sad, and I think he has his problems, but we’re both friends anyway,” McGann explained. “I think we have now come to terms with the fact that we have to go our separate ways.”
How Did Dick Morris Begin?
Morris comes from a family that excels with words. His mother, Terry Lesser Morris, was an early proponent of these human interest stories, and his father was lawyer Eugene J. Morris. He began his education at Stuyvesant High School in New York City, where he was a bona fide debater and even led Jerrold Nadler’s class president campaign.
In the year 1970, he immersed himself in politics, joining Richard Gottfried’s New York state legislative campaign.
He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1964 and then attended Columbia University. There he not only made a name for himself as a debater but also earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967. And fun fact: During his time at Columbia University, he lived with none other than Jerrold Nadler.
Dick Morris and the Clinton Family
Morris began working with Bill and Hillary Clinton in 1978 when Bill ran successfully for governor of Arkansas.
But when Bill’s 1992 presidential campaign hit the jackpot, Morris wasn’t in the driver’s seat. This gig was handled by stalwarts David Wilhelm, James Carville, George Stephanopoulos, and Paul Begala.
Let’s take a look at the aftermath of the year 1994 midterm elections when Republicans gained control of both houses of the United States Congress and gained significant power in each state.
Recognizing this situation, Clinton again turned to Morris for strategic planning in preparation for his 1996 presidential campaign.
Dick Morris Was Embroiled in Scandal
On August 29, 1996, Morris resigned from the Clinton campaign due to the scandal. As detailed by The Washington Post, tabloid reports surfaced claiming he had an affair with a prostitute named Shelley Rowlands.
The New York tabloid The Star obtained and published photos purporting to show Morris and a woman on a hotel balcony in Washington, D.C. showed that. A bomb hit a kiosk on the third day of the 1996 Democratic National Convention.
As the Electronic Telegraph reported, there were unconfirmed allegations suggesting that Mr. Morris had her listen in on his conversations with President Clinton in order to impress Mr. Rowlands.
Mr. Rowlands charged her $200 an hour, gave her access to President Clinton’s campaign speech before it was delivered after Mr. Morris proposed to her, and used the president’s voice during a telephone conversation. He is said to have even allowed him to listen to the president.
Rowlands said Morris had a habit of sucking his toes. The scandal also led to allegations that Mr. Morris had an affair with a Texas woman and fathered an illegitimate child with her.
Why Did Dick Morris’ Recent Interview on Newsmax Go Viral?
Dick Morris’ interview on Newsmax became an internet sensation when a man wearing just his underwear casually entered the frame without warning. But wait, TMZ has the inside scoop on what really happened.
In case you missed it, the highly regarded political consultant turned commentator was seen in the background while discussing the Iowa caucuses on “Rob Schmidt Tonight.” The door swung open, and a nearly half-naked man entered.
Now, the problem is that DM was unfazed by this and smoothly continued the conversation with the other guests. But, of course, fans and social media users were left scratching their heads.
After its unexpected appearance, questions, theories, and, yes, not-so-tasteful jokes have been popping up all over the place.
Also, a mysterious underwear photo bomber? Dick revealed to TMZ that the man who casually walked into the photo was none other than his wife Eileen McGann’s caretaker, who happens to live with the couple.
When it comes to the question of how this unexpected mix-up happened, Dick also reveals the truth. According to him, it was just a blunder on his part.
Apparently, their manager was aware that Dick was preparing to appear on TV and asked him to shift the camera angle from its usual location. The only prey? Dick admitted that he had forgotten the very thing that made for such a memorable and slightly funny moment on screen.
