[YankeeGirl]

I would think most folks in any candidate’s entourage are getting paid for their time and support, what ever their area of expertise is. From the person who books hotels to the general go-fers who gets sandwiches and the ones do security and the traveling office staffers. When a professional woman (or a man) joins their spouse on the campaign trail, putting their own career and business life on hold, why shouldn’t they be compensated?

He says she is actively doing research and assisting him. This on top of the window dressing role that any political spouse plays.

I see nothing unusual or “off” about a political spouse drawing a salary if they are fulfilling a role in the campaign.

I’ll bet most are drawing some sort of stipend, whether they are declaring it on their taxes or not. Think cell phones, wardrobe, personal grooming (hair styling, makeup, child care, etc).

Many political spouses are savvy, astute, educated, well-spoken and important to their spouse’s campaign. Many were professionals and can certainly fill in for staff. Don’t you think many candidate spouses and older children are on the campaign payroll?

Why the attack directed at this candidate’s wife.

[Leo Farnsworth]

Amen, YankeeGirl. Amen.

Thanks for bringsome logic and reason to this post.

Everyone has paid staff and paid advisor's.

[TommyDale]

"I see nothing unusual or “off” about a political spouse drawing a salary if they are fulfilling a role in the campaign."

It give the appearance of impropriety, and opens the door for criticism. It also invites investigations for future embarrassment.

"I’ll bet most are drawing some sort of stipend, whether they are declaring it on their taxes or not. Think cell phones, wardrobe, personal grooming (hair styling, makeup, child care, etc)."

Wow! That was spoken like a true liberal Democrat! They BETTER be showing it on the books and paying taxes! Otherwise they should expect the IRS and the FEC to pay them a visit.

[toddlintown]

I’m no Rudy supporter but this is a non-issue.

A lot of husbands outside of politics who can afford to do so-—and save taxes AND keep the wife happy-—find ways of putting their wife on the payroll.

[Politicalmom]

Women who consort with married men NEVER get any respect from me. That is a fundamental character flaw, and indicates a complete lack of a moral center. That goes for the creepy guy, too.

Merciless mocking is completely understandable.