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memory loss 2[Blind Gossip] This well-known politician – who is involved in the U.S. Presidential race – completely forgot his wife’s name the other day!

He was talking about her to a small group, but instead of referring to her by name, said something like, “I was just talking to… Ummm…,” except the “Ummm” part went on for much too long. At least a four or five seconds. It was obvious that he couldn’t remember her name. Then he just substituted in the words “my wife” and kept talking. It was clear (and very awkward) to the rest of us standing there that he totally blanked. How do you forget your wife’s name?

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[Optional] Why do you think he forgot his wife’s name?

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  1. BadBadJan says

    I’ll just throw this out there.. When I had been married about 1 year I went to a Tupperware party. When we played the dumb game where you go around the room and everyone tells the name of their husband and their favorite piece of over priced plastic I froze. I knew the plastic but for the life of me I couldn’t remember my darling’s name. After an embarrassing pause the gal next to me told me what it was. It happens people, don’t make too much out of it.

  2. Michelle_Shaniqua_Obama says

    I think this is Bill Clinton. I don’t think his health is what it used to be. He really looks unwell.

  6. gedull says

    Donald Grump. Probably confused her name in his head with another ex-wife’s name. Or his daughter’s name.

  7. tellmemore says

    I don’t know who it is, but that’s really not a big deal. They are talking to and about dozens of people, places, and other information all the time. It happens, especially if you’re already not great with names and you’re under stress. Don’t we all have memories of our mom calling us by our sibling’s name growing up?

    • bertwheeler says

      Yes. I have 5 older siblings, and my mother sometimes went through all their names in chronological order before getting to mine.

  8. missmissy says

    Donald Trump – he’s had too many.

    In his defense (OMG I really said that) I blank all of the time. I have forgotten good friends names while introducing them – I mean good friends. My kids names get jumbled with the pets. When I am tired, I can’t really think very quickly (ha!)

  12. MizDubs says

    Wait, now that I re-read this question it says “involved in” so it could be Bill forgetting Hillary’s name.

  13. MizDubs says

    the haters are gonna say “bernie” because he’s old.

    I blank on my husband’s names and my kids’ names all the time. Nothing to see here.

  18. plumplum says

    Ted Cruz because he looks so awkward with his family .

    I yet forgot the name of my husband .i only use his nickname “loulou” (his name is Louis)

  20. bertwheeler says

    I’d say Marco Rubio, because he’s allegedly closeted, and definitely a dimwit.

  21. Bamagirl256 says

    Sounds like Trump but i dont kbow for sure. If it is him he is so self centered i think he probably got caught up in talking about how “great” he is, he forgot his own wife’s name.

  22. kelno19 says

    Trump-a-rooney. Probably because he’s had so many wives, albeit not at the same time – we think!

  23. ErinB61 says

    Bernie Sanders
    Not sure but in March he told Jane not to stand next to him. Strange.

  27. goose23 says

    Idk, but I’m guessing Bernie Sanders, maybe dementia setting in. Could just be stress and lack of sleep from campaigning regardless of the candidate.

  29. SouthJerseyGirl says

    Bernie Sanders – CRS syndrome (which is what all of my friends and myself have!)

  30. susied says

    Ted Cruz

    Why did he forge his wife’s name ? He’s too busy with other women. Perhaps one of them was in the

    • susied says

      Sorry. My comment above was not complete. I had a brain fart and pressed the wrong key.

      I’m changing my guess to Bill Clinton. I agree with others. He doesn’t look well .

  33. Carolina Girl says

    The blind doesn’t say that he is a candidate himself so it makes me think of Clinton. Plus Clinton looks like he is having health problems and might be forgetful.

    Or, my other guess would be Cruz. The guy in the picture has hair like Cruz.

  34. sunshine702 says

    Trump forgetting Melania’s name.

    He has a lot on his mind with the globalist power brokers plotting against him.

  35. MsBloodyMystery says

    Probably Trump BC he doesn’t see his wives as humans worth being remembered

    • Amy123 says

      Meanwhile, and back in real life, when Hillary wants someone out of the way, they just die.

  37. bananas says

    Trump. Who else could it be. He’s had enough of them and doesn’t have an ounce of respect for women..wives, daughters included

    • Amy123 says

      You must be referring to Bill Clinton or John Edwards. Omarosa and Ben Carson just endorse him for the hell of it because he’s such a jerk to women, right?

    • Okayeah says

      Omarosa kisses Trump’s azz at every opportunity. She always has, and she’s a nobody anyway. Carson just wants to be on a winning team, which he THINKS is Trump. I mean, you literally could not have listed two less effective people to try to prove whatever point you’re making.

    • bananas says

      re: Edwards and Clinton, their respect of women has not come under fire. This is a separate issue. Perhaps their respect of the institution of marriage and self respect raises questions. Neither are known to REPEATEDLY make ridiculous and incredibly disrespectful comments toward women. Furthermore, @AMY123, Omarosa is NOT known for being respectful to anyone and an endorsment from Carson is worthless.

  38. LaPerla says

    Bill & Hillary?

    Optional: Brain farts happen. Husband & I were at the bank last month, and the teller asked him to spell his first name. He stumbled, on his own name… I ended up spelling it.

  39. Okayeah says

    I don’t know, but if he’s not smart enough to cover by just saying “my wife” he should probably not be in politics.

  40. blueeyes says

    You know, I can’t fault whoever he is for this. I could see how that could happen… I’m voting for a woman, but it doesn’t change my opinion on any of them.

    I hope, if it is Sanders, they don’t spin it as “he’s too old” — and for the rest, well, their policy stands (or lack thereof) should speak for themselves.

  41. bhakti says

    Donald Trump
    He’s had 3 wives I’m sure he has a hard time keeping them all straight

  42. Selkie says

    Since he isn’t described as being a candidate, but “involved in the U.S. presidential race”, I’ll guess Bill Clinton.

    Reason he forgot his wife’s name: His memory is beginning to slip a bit, combined with the fact that their marriage has always been a sham.

  45. loremi says

    Oh, Bill… You used to be so sharp. Now you’re aging so fast and your brain fastest of all…

  52. PinkCrayon says

    I want to say Ted Cruz, but I’ll say Donald Trump.

    Trump been married so many times he forgot which wife he’s married to. Plus she’s just one of his trophies.

  55. KWDragon says

    Bill Clinton

    He used to be the consummate campaigner, but he seems to have lost his groove, as well as his temper, on the campaign trail. I hope this isn’t early onset brain issues. 🙁

    • Nataliexyz says

      I think there’s something physically wrong with him that isn’t being disclosed to the public.

      Also, since those two haven’t lived together since they left the White House, maybe he really does struggle to remember her name!

    • 4sixx2 says

      Yes. Yes. Yes! We were just discussing Bill at dinner last night. We think it’s combination mental/physical. Was there an undisclosed stroke type event??!! Something is very amiss with Bill!!

    • Squeezes99 says

      This makes sense. I read that he often talks to his first ex-wife before and after his appearances. So he stumbled because he didn’t want people to know he was referring to his EX-wife rather than Melania; hence, the 4 or 5 second pause.

    • lightgirl says

      Are you kidding? I freeze up sometimes under stress and can’t remember ANYONE’S name. At my sister’s wedding in the 80’s, I was introducing my uncle to my boyfriend and totally blanked on my uncle’s name–he wasn’t pleased–#embarrassed lol