mildred story has nothing to do with alcohol...he was a control freak, and couldnt deal with the fact that without his wife money , fame and connections, he wouldnt be shit. He wanted to be the man, not a woman's puddle. That's the reason he got into politics for the republicans... to show her... dont look into it any further...A very troubled man obviously. The perfect example that we re just animals, solely guided by deep subconscious animals behaviors our whole existences. The desire to dominate, to be dominated, to manipulate, to access power, fame, god like status among our siblings. He dated her only for the money and power/connections. He didnt love her. The only thing he loves is to seduce and dominate. To impress.
He doesnt care about his kids, he only tolerate them to pose with them for his public image, to simulate the perfect family man he s never been.
Funny how he criticizes his father for being an asshole, not even realizing it's the same asshole that's in him.