Political Partner Quotes

Michelle Obama has gone from political skeptic to political partner to a woman with a White House agenda of her own, and an approval rating higher than the president's.

Bernie, my boyfriend Bill Clinton, is going to be President of the United States.

Some political spouses are much more comfortable on the campaign trail than others, and they take to it a lot more naturally.

Todd Palin's frequent presence in the governor's office led some in Juneau to call him the 'Shadow Governor.' But it had never been clear, at least to the public, what roles he played.

The vice presidential candidate tends to be a bit of an afterthought.

Someday, someone will follow in my footsteps and preside over the White House as the President's spouse. And I wish him well.

I see the first lady as another means to keep a president from becoming isolated.

Being First Lady is playing supporting act. I am not seeking notoriety and I am not seeking to grab the limelight.

First Lady of the Land

Many of you have asked why it's taken me so long to select a running mate. I have no intention of reaching into the political grab bag and grabbing any man to be my running mate. I'm going to reach in and grab a woman!

As a political spouse, I've found that my stoicism often serves me well.

Candidates' wives are supposed to sit cheerfully through their husbands' appearances.

I'm very proud and grateful to have the support of so many elected Vermonters and former officials. Two former governors, the current governor, the current other senator. I really appreciate that.And I think it's because they've worked with me, they've seen what I do. They know what kind of a colleague I am. They want me as their partner in the White House. And that's exactly what I will do.

Historically, the most favorably viewed figure in any administration is the first lady, regardless of her husband's popularity. That is largely because first ladies avoid the political fray and are ritualistically presented as a warm, human presence in the White House.

The life of a congressional spouse is harder than the life of the member. They do all the work and get none of the recognition.

Had there not been a Mary Todd, there would not have been an Abraham Lincoln. She found him when he was a young lawyer and really a bumpkin. No one knew of him, but she recognized his brilliance.