Yes, it does matter where Vaughn Ward’s wife works. It is not the campaign issue. But it is a campaign issue. Ward opened the door. The 1st District congressional candidate tried to hone his conservative chops by railing about federal government bailouts. All the while, Kirsten Ward supported the family — bankrolling Vaughn Ward’s full-time campaigning — by working for bailed-out lender Fannie Mae. Having consciously decided to keep that salient detail from voters, Ward’s response has been defensive and utterly predictable. Blame the messenger, Statesman reporter Dan Popkey. I don’t buy it/Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Does it matter to you, in most instances, where the mates of politicians work? How about this instance?