Political Marriages

Here's information about the marriages of the declared Republican Presidential candidates for the 2012 election.

When allegations of sexual assault were charged against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, his wife Anne Sinclair stood by his side. Here's more information about their marriage.

Here is information about the May-December marriage of Hosni and Suzanne Mubarak.

Richard Holbrooke and Kati Marton both considered their marriage to one another to match the phrase "the third time is the charm." Here is information concerning how they met and their marriage.

Believing their love for one another would help them triumph over the Myanmar authorities, the marriage of Aung San Suu Kyi and Michael Aris was severely tested by her house arrests. The last time that Suu and Michael saw one another was in 1995 when he visited her in Burma at Christmas. Here is information about their wedding, children, and...

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.

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.

Newt Gingrich two previous marriages ended because Newt was unfaithful. Here is information about Newt Gingrich's two ex-wives and his current wife, Callista Bisek.

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.

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 qualities of having strong family values and faith were important to both Jill and Joe when they were thinking about getting married.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy are the first French presidential couple to have a baby while in office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Throughout their marriage, Annie and Stanley McChrystal have dealt with being apart from one another for extended periods of time. Here is information about their marriage.