Information about the marriages and lives of married couples in the world of politics.
Wendy and David Vitter's marriage made headlines when in 1992 Wendy proclaimed no forgiveness for any possible infidelity. Their marriage made headlines again in 2007 when Wendy did forgive David's infidelity.
The 20-year marriage of Leisha and Chip Pickering fell victim to Chip's infidelity. Here is information on how Leisha and Chip met, their children, and more.
For Nelson Mandela, the third time is the charm in his marriage to Graca Machel. Graca is not only the first African woman to become a British dame, she is also the only woman to hold the title of "first lady" to two presidents from two different countries. Here is information about their marriage.
The infidelity of Mark Sanford not only hurt his wife Jenny and their children, his cheating hurt his political career. Some of Sanford's comments about his affair are unbelievable.
Although they have talked about having rough times in their long lasting marriage, Franni and Al Franken are described as a couple devoted to one another. Here is information on how they met, their marriage, and more.
The story of the disappearing governor has turned into a story on how an [link url=http://marriage.about.com/od/infidelity/ss/emotionalaffair.htm]emotional affair[/link] can turn into an extra-marital affair. Here's more information about the marriage of Jenny and Mark Sanford.
Considered by many to be a "two-for-one package" in 2009 Iranian election, Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard campaigned together. Here is more information on how they met, their children, and more.
During a difficult time in his marriage to Darlene Sciaretta, being active in Promise Seekers and being a born-again Christian did not stop Senator John Ensign from having an affair with a campaign staffer and close friend. Here is more information about the marriage of Darlene and John Ensign.
Arlen and Joan Specter's long-term marriage has survived the stress of being in the midst of politics as well as health challenges. Here is information about how Joan and Arlen met, their wedding, and more.
Currently married to Callista Bisek, Newt Gingrich has been married three times. His two previous marriages ended in divorce after he had affairs with younger women and when his wives were seriously ill. Here is information about Newt Gingrich's three marriage relationships.
The covenant marriage of Supriya and Bobby Jindal is based on not only their love for one another, but their common goals even though they have different likes and personalities. Here is information about their courtship, marriage, children, and more.
The long lasting and inspiring successful marriage of Martin and Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been based on love, respect, and equality. Here is information about how Martin and Ruth met, their wedding, and more.
Another high profile political marriage is in the news because of scandal. Here is information about the marriage of Patricia and Rod Blagojevich.
Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg have tried to protect their privacy and to remain out of the public spotlight. Aware of the toll that a political career can place on a marriage and family life, Caroline has carried on the family legacy of public service, but not politics. Here is information on how Caroliine and Edwin met, their wedding, children, and more.
Although some political consultants believe that the marriage of a politician doesn't really matter, there is quite a bit of interest in political marriages. Here are political marriages that are in the news.
Michelle and Barack Obama speak often about their marriage. Here are some quotes about their life together.
The long lasting marriage of Jill and Joe Biden started with including Joe's two sons in their wedding ceremony. Here is information about how they met, their wedding, and more.
Trying to stay in touch several times a day via cell phone calls and commuting home on weekends, Amy and Rahm Emanuel are working to keep their marriage and family on a solid foundation. Here is information about the marriage of Amy Rule and Rahm Emanuel.
Together nearly 28 years, the marriage relationship of Ted and Catherine Stevens has difficult challenges to face now that he has been found guilty of the federal charges against him. Here is information about their marriage.
Political wives in the midst a sex scandal involving their husbands often face public humiliation and literally stand by their unfaithful husbands at press conferences. Why? Why do political wives stand by their husbands? Here are some answers and comments about scandals in political marriages.
Said to be one of the strongest marriages in American politics, Colin and Alma Powell were married just two weeks after he proposed. Here is information about how Colin and Alma met, their children, and more.
Here is information about the marriage of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin.
The long-lasting marriage of Jackie and Jesse Jackson has weathered infidelity and much time away from one another. Here is more information about the marriage of Jesse and Jackie Jackson.
Historically, voters have expressed interest in the marriages of presidential candidates. Some political consultants believe that the spouse of a presidential candidate doesn't really matter. What do you think?
Some voters are uncomfortable voting for a presidential candidate who had an affair. Would you vote for a presidential candidate who had been an unfaithful spouse?
The May-December marriage of John and Cindy McCain can also be put into the long-lasting marriage category. Here is information on how John and Cindy met, their wedding, children, and more.
Described as "the woman who stood beside McCain through triumph and tragedy," Carol McCain is rarely mentioned. Here is information about the marriage of Carol Shepp and John McCain.
All of the candidates who officially announced running for the Republican Presidential nomination are married. Here is a list of the 2008 Republican Presidential candidates' marriages.
All of the candidates who officially announced running for the Democratic Presidential nomination are married. Here is an alphabetical list of the 2008 Democratic Presidential candidates' marriages.
Ted and Vicki Kennedy have blended their lives and their families into a successful marriage. Here is information about how Ted and Victoria met, their courtship, wedding, and more.
The engagement of Henry Hager and Jenna Bush was announced by the White House on August 16, 2007. Here is information about the May 2008 wedding and marriage of Jenna and Henry.
Thrust quickly into the media spotlight, the marriage of Michelle and David Paterson appears to be on solid ground and ready for the challenge. Here is information about the marriage of David and Michelle Paterson.
Many questions must be haunting Silda Wall Spitzer as she and her husband deal with the personal and professional consequences of his reported arrangement to meet a high-priced prostitute at a Washington D.C. hotel in February 2008. Here is information about the marriage of Silda Wall Spitzer and Eliot Spitzer.
Since they both have their roots in political families, Gary and Kathleen Sebelius knew what they were taking on when she entered public life and campaigned to become governor of Kansas. Here is information about the marriage of Kathleen and Gary Sebelius.
Having a marriage in the spotlight is difficult. Nicolas' getting divorced, meeting Carla, and then getting married in less than 4 months adds additional challenges to their marriage. Here is information on the marriage relationship of Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy.
Not every couple with a long lasting marriage can say they met in jail, but that is how James and Emily met while they were both in college. Here is information on their marriage, children, and more.
The love story of Mitt and Ann Romney started when they were teens. Saying they have never had a serious argument in the long lasting traditional marriage, Mitt still refers to Ann as his sweetheart. Here is information about how they met, their wedding, children, their thoughts on marriage, and more.
Janet and Mike Huckabee's long term marriage began when they were both 18 years old. Their marriage was tested early by illness and later by being in the political spotlight. Here is information about how they met, their wedding, children, their thoughts on marriage, and more.
Benazir Bhutto's arranged marriage to Asif Zardari surprised many people. Here is information about their arranged marriage, how they met, their wedding, children, and more.
After a quick courtship, Elizabeth Harper and Dennis Kucinich's marriage had to deal with quite a few challenges. There is a 31-year age difference between them, they have very different backgrounds, and Dennis' presidential campaign put their lives and marriage in the spotlight. Here is information about how Elizabeth and Dennis met, their marriage, and more.
Tipper and Al Gore's long lasting marriage relationship has been tested by the near loss of their son when he was six years old and by Al's governmental roles. Here is information about how Tipper and Al met, where they were married, and more.
In February 2007, Ron and Carolyn Paul celebrated 50 years of marriage with their large family. Here is information on how Ron and Carol met, their wedding, their children, and more.
With their family beside them, Michael and Susan Mukasey stepped into the media spotlight as it was announced that Michael had been nominated as attorney general. Here's information about their long-lasting marriage.
The May-December marriage of Jeri Kehn and Fred Thompson captured the attention of the media as Jeri assumed an active role in Fred's presidential campaign. Here is more information on how Jeri and Fred met, their wedding, children, and more.
Profiled as being mismatched, Barbara and Bill Richardson have a strong, long-lasting marriage that allows one another to be who they are.
When a marriage ends after 20 years, it is a sad event. It is even sadder when the public collapse of a marriage is not a surprise. The marriage of Corina and Antonio Villaraigosa has been in trouble for years and weathered previous infidelity. Here is information about the unraveling of the Villaraigosa marriage relationship.
One of the more prominent interracial married couples in the U.s., Clarence and Ginni Thomas have been married since 1987. Friends and acquaintances describe the marriage of Clarence and Ginni Thomas as a strong marital union that has been tested by difficult times. Here is more information about how Ginni and Clarence met, their wedding, and more.
Their marriage is the third for both Rudy and Judith, and it started in controversy. Here is information about the marriage of Rudy Giuliani and Judith Nathan.
There is not much information available about Harriet and Scooter Libby's marriage. Here is what we were able to glean from magazine and newspaper articles about their marriage relationship.
The 3-year marriage of Mayor Gavin Newson and cable news personality Kimberly Guilfoyle ended under the strain of a bi-coastal marriage. Kimberly has married again and Gavin is in the midst of a scandal over an affair.
Not only a quiet harmonizer in his work as a diplomat, as a self-described workaholic Ban Ki-moon must be able to bring same skill to his marriage to Madam Yoo Soon-taek. Here's information about how Ban and Yoo met, when they married, their children, quotes, and more.
Although together for many years, Dalia and Fidel Castro were not married until 1980 in a quiet ceremony. Here's information about their marriage, Fidel's children, and his other relationships.
Married since 1966, Becky and Bob Gates only knew one another for 3 months when he proposed marriage. With Bob working in the CIA and other government roles, they have witnessed a lot of U.S. history during their 40 years together. Here's information about Becky and Bob Gates' marriage.
Paul and Nancy Pelosi married one another the same year they both graduated from college and making history was probably not one of their goals. After starting their family, they moved to California, raised their family, and became involved in politics. Here is information about Paul and Nancy's marriage.
Not expecting to ever leave their home state, when politics called Dennis and Jean Hastert to Washington, D.C., they made a decision to not move their family. Here's information about how Dennis proposed to Jean, when they married, and more.
The wedding and marriage of Patricia Kennedy and Peter Lawford was described as a storybook romance. However in the midst of alcohol and affairs, the romantic story ended in a divorce. Here is information about the marriage of Patricia Kennedy and Peter Lawford.
Known for her great wit, sassy attitude, tremendous sense of humor, and love of life, trailblazer Governor Ann Richards died on September 13, 2006. Here is information about her nearly 30 year marriage to David Richards.
Married since 1954, Donald and Joyce Rumsfeld have supported one another through numerous moves and changes in their marriage journey with one another. Learn more about their marriage relationship.
Marriages in the spotlight often have to deal with lack of privacy, long periods of separation, gender issues, and temptation. The marriage of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King was no different. Here's information about how Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott met, their wedding, children, and more.
Quotes about Ariel Sharon, his two marriages, and his sons and grandchildren.
Ariel Sharon, married twice and widowed twice is a father and grandfather who has had to deal with personal tragedy several times. Here's information about his marriages to Margalit and Lily.
Although Eugene and Abigail McCarthy separated after being married for nearly a quarter of a century, they never divorced. Here's information on their marriage relationship and how they lived their lives after their separation.
Nominated for U.S. Supreme Court Justice on October 31, 2005, Samuel A. Alito, Jr., has been married to Martha-Ann Bomgardner since 1985. Although the confirmation vote for Samuel may not take place until next year, read more about Samuel and Martha-Ann's marriage, children, and interests.
Here's information on the marriage of Ben and Anna Bernanke.
Married since 1986, Karl Rove and Darby Hickson have faced controversy in the past, and are having to deal with legal problems in their future. Here is information about Karl and Darby Rove, their marriage, quotes, and more.
Extremely close to his wife and daughter, Tom Delay's family will need to rely on that closeness to get them through the stress of the legal problems facing them. Here's more information on the marriage and family of Tom Delay.
Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts has been married to Jane Sullivan since 1996. Here is more information about the couple and their family.
Citing her age and the need to spend more time with her ailing husband John and family, Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement from the Supreme Court on July 1, 2005. Here is more information on the wedding and marriage of John and Sandra Day O'Connor.
Information on the marriage of Jim and Dina McGreevey, how they met, their wedding date, children, etc.
Text of Governor James McGreevey's Resignation Announcement on August 12, 2004
Information about the marriage, wedding, how they met, and more of George and Laura Bush.
Information about Dick and Lynne Cheney's wedding, marriage, children, and more.
Read about the marriage, wedding, children, and more of John and Elizabeth Edwards.
Information about the celebrity marriage of John and Teresa Kerry.
Because Ronald and Nancy Reagan's long-term marriage was often in the media spotlight, their devotion to one another throughout their years together was often reported.
