Wife of Two Term President Wins Election

No, this is not a horrifying headline from November, 2008, but the results of an election in Argentina:

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Several major exit polls suggested that first lady Cristina Fernandez won her husband's job Sunday by a large enough margin to avoid a runoff. If true, she would be the first woman ever elected to Argentina's presidency.

Official results were expected later Sunday in the race between the heavily favored Fernandez and 13 rivals. Fernandez's husband, President Nestor Kirchner, is credited with Argentina's rebound from a US$100 billion (euro111 billion) debt default, and much of her support is due to his popularity.

Her closest challengers, former lawmaker Elisa Carrio and former Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna, were trying to force her into a Nov. 25 runoff. She needed 40 percent of the vote, with a lead of more than 10 percent over her nearest rival, to win outright. Several exit polls indicated she had.

I hope this isn't a trend.