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The Other Carson With Gifted Hands

It makes sense that Candy Carson is as unusual a political creature as her husband.

In the Recording Studio With Candy Carson

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“If you don't mind—I’m everybody's mom. Can I straighten your tie?” says Candy Carson. “It bugs me.” Before a reporter could answer, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson reached for the knot.

“I don’t blame you for leaving your top button unbuttoned,” she said, pushing the knot up sharply. “No knot is perfect, because people aren’t perfect and nothing on this earth is perfect. But that’s why there are people like me that come around and straighten ties.”