Meet the Spouses
With attention fixed on tomorrow's presidential primary in New Hampshire, at some point you may catch a glimpse of candidates' spouses along the campaign trail. If you're not immediately familiar with some of the first-persons-to-be, the folks at
Vanity Fair have provided a quick guide to keep you in-the-know.
Michelle Obama
Hometown>> Chicago
Day job>> Hospital executive
Persona>> Eye-rolling power mom
Signature outfit>> Red twinset with discreet gold necklace
Hair>> Attorney's pouf
White House redecorating fantasy>> Smoke-free indoor jump-rope clinic
Cindy McCain
Hometown>> Phoenix
Day job>> Beer-distribution heiress
Persona>> Under-the-radar prime earner
Signature outfit>> Subdued pantsuit with gigantic pearls
Hair>> Metallic tresses
White House redecorating fantasy>> Navajo BBQ pit
Elizabeth Edwards
Hometown>> Assorted navy bases in Japan
Day job>> Campaign advisor
Persona>> Ms. Reality Check
Signature outfit>> Tweedy "parents weekend brunch" mom blazer
Hair>> Sensible bob
White House redecorating fantasy>> East Room redone as pine lodge with soapstone fireplace
Ann Romney
Hometown>> Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Day job>> Abstinence counselor
Persona>> Partner in excellence
Signature outfit>> Silk tea jacket with big shoulders
Hair>> Full "Krystle Carrington"
White House redecorating fantasy>> Tack shop for signature First Equestrienne collection
Bill Clinton
Hometown>> Hope, Ark.
Day job>> $300,000-a-pop toastmaster
Persona>> Reformed rake
Signature outfit>> Greg Norman golf shirt
Hair>> Expensively tamed silver thicket
White House redecorating fantasy>> Plasma-walled ESPN Zone-style clubhouse