But one thing is for sure, a lack of a spouse can be a disadvantage in political Washington. Now, we don't mean that unmarried people are in any way less than those who've tied the knot. Politically, we are referring to the networking and campaigning power of two vs one. There's a definite political advantage for those with a savvy and engaged partner. There's a lengthy history of influential Senate spouses from Abigail Adams and Dolley Madison to Eleanor Roosevelt and Nancy Reagan (via U.S. Senate).
The power of a smart women (or man) to help make connections in the incredibly complex political arena can only been seen as a benefit to most candidates. While there's no hard and fast rule against a lone representative, there's definitely benefits to a great partnership. Instead, Graham hits the roads solo.
