A majority of Americans will at some point in their lives experience divorce; part of that new exceptionalism. But the truth here, I believe, is that he is quiting a low paying state job. As for accomplishments in office he has achieved nothing; in fact, the level of deal making, otherwise known as plea bargains, has made Alaska an unsafe place to live and raise children. Case in point, Alexandra Ellis alcohol/drug fuel killing of a cyclist and plea deal that basically allowed her to see no jail time. Ellis was fortunate that daddy had friends in high places.