As Rep. Anthony Weiner has received increasing pressure to resign after admitting his photo scandal, his now pregnant wife Huma Abedin has expressed her support for the sexually troubled Congressman. A quick look into the history of U.S. politics (and beyond) tells us that there were plenty of her predecessors out there - the political wives of politicians who failed to keep their loyalty in marriage as well as political credibility, time and time again.

Take a look at these tough ladies who have survived their husbands' shame, and how they handled it.