Exactly, yes (except this should only apply to spouses). The point is to not put judges into a position where they might have to choose between the spouse and t

Exactly, yes (except this should only apply to spouses). The point is to not put judges into a position where they might have to choose between the spouse and the law. No one should have to wonder which way they chose. It's nothing to do with the political persuasion of the spouse, only to do with not putting judges into that position.