re: #80 lawhawk

The role and nature of the First Lady has changed tremendously in the 20th Century. That started in large part to Eleanor Roosevelt, whose stay in the WH greatly expanded what it meant to be First Lady. She worked behind the scenes in political circles, including on race relations.

Same with Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush. Each expanded in different directions. But then came Hillary, and you saw her get much more involved in the actual politics. Laura Bush and Michelle Obama each took different directions in policy and the role of the First Lady, but with the likelihood of a Hillary Clinton Presidency, we’re going to see the role of First Dude vastly expand the nature of the role once more. It’ll be a unique and groundbreaking situation as soft powers of persuasion and consensus building can help Hillary’s presidency in many different ways.

Are they selling the Post under a protective shield in NY? They certainly would in AL.