Has Haley Barbour had a lower moment?

Eaves got under Haley's skin, right where he wants to be.

After introducing his wife, Marsha, to the packed pavilion, the governor lobbed an insult toward John Arthur Eaves Jr.

"I got my trophy wife the first time," said Barbour, sparking cheers among supporters who waved blue campaign signs and sipped water with the name "Haley."

Eaves, who married his second wife, Angel, a year ago, said after the speech that Barbour's comment was a "style of Washington politics."

"It's the politics of division," Eaves said. "It's the politics of personal attacks."

Angel Eaves said little in response. "I can't and still be a lady about it."