Running Together

Candidate Spouses Speak Out

TIME asks the spouses of the presidential candidates eight questions about their campaigning, significant others and plans for the White House

Cover Story

The Real Running Mates

Political spouses have traditionally wielded their influence in private. But in this race, all the rules will have to be rewritten

Behind the Scenes

Illness On the Trail

Elizabeth Edwards and Ann Romney have formed a bond over the health issues they must cope with while campaigning for their husbands

Photoessay

First Mates

A gallery of presidential candidates and their spouses