I’m actually the spouse in politics in my house, but as I watch how the media – and voters – handle the spouses of candidates and politicians, it seems impossible to determine the root cause for why one particular spouse gets followed and others, you have to actually Google to find out what their first name is. For example, I knew that Haley Barbour’s wife had reportedly nixed his run for president because that’s what the headline copy said. But it was hard to find her name – did you know it as easily as you know Todd, Calista or Cheri? What’s T-Paw’s wife’s name? I have no idea or Herman Cain’s wife’s name? Then, there’s the whole question about whether a single person – widow, widower, divorceé or never been married could run and get elected for president. Can you imagine a single male or female with a child? Sigh – I hope, some day, we can.
For the full post, please read, “Media Declares Open Season on Political Spouses.”