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In reply to the discussion: Does it matter to you (or to the electorate) that these two people are NOT married? [View all]Laelth
(32,017 posts)39. No. Of course, I can't. It's all traditional, but it is real.
None of the First Lady's obligations are coded into law, but they exist, nonetheless. She even has her own office and staff.
First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) is the title held by the hostess of the White House, usually the wife of the president of the United States, concurrent with the president's term in office. Although the first ladys role has never been codified or officially defined, she figures prominently in the political and social life of the nation.[1] Since the early 20th century, the first lady has been assisted by official staff, now known as the Office of the First Lady and headquartered in the East Wing of the White House.
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Since the 1790s, the role of First Lady has changed considerably. It has come to include involvement in political campaigns, management of the White House, championship of social causes, and representation of the president at official and ceremonial occasions. As first ladies now typically publish their memoirs, which are viewed as potential sources of additional information about their husbands' administrations, and because the public is interested in these increasingly independent women in their own right, first ladies frequently remain a focus of attention long after their husbands' terms of office have ended.[1] Additionally, over the years individual first ladies have held influence in a range of sectors, from fashion to public opinion on policy. Historically, should a president be unmarried, or a widower, the President usually asks a relative or friend to act as White House hostess.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Lady_of_the_United_States
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Since the 1790s, the role of First Lady has changed considerably. It has come to include involvement in political campaigns, management of the White House, championship of social causes, and representation of the president at official and ceremonial occasions. As first ladies now typically publish their memoirs, which are viewed as potential sources of additional information about their husbands' administrations, and because the public is interested in these increasingly independent women in their own right, first ladies frequently remain a focus of attention long after their husbands' terms of office have ended.[1] Additionally, over the years individual first ladies have held influence in a range of sectors, from fashion to public opinion on policy. Historically, should a president be unmarried, or a widower, the President usually asks a relative or friend to act as White House hostess.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Lady_of_the_United_States
It's a real job. Naturally, I will be completely happy with a "First Husband" fulfilling this role.
-Laelth
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Does it matter to you (or to the electorate) that these two people are NOT married? [View all]
Laelth
Feb 2020
OP
I sure hope they don't waste a question on "why haven't you married your girlfriend yet"
renate
Feb 2020
#117
What if the answer is "I asked her and she said no" because she wants to remain unmarried.
33taw
Feb 2020
#183
I think the American electorate has WAY more important things to care about, but...
TygrBright
Feb 2020
#132
Keep em to yourself, please. EXACTLY. If you're in a conversation with someone, and ...
SWBTATTReg
Feb 2020
#57
I definitely wouldn't mind if Buttigieg was President, but it's not going to happen
Rorey
Feb 2020
#122
...with children, who would prefer not to see some other set of kids inherit
jberryhill
Feb 2020
#148
At least 2, actually. Woodrow Wilson's wife passed away in 1914, and he remarried
hughee99
Feb 2020
#136
As I understand it the lawsuits are against his company and not him personally.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#182
IMO this doesn't matter at all. And if it's brought up, then people will also have to consider
highplainsdem
Feb 2020
#13
I think the 40+ lawsuits says enough about his attitude. Don't care if he's married or not. Who'd
Nanjeanne
Feb 2020
#31
The people who would vote against him for that reason would have voted for Trump in any case.
DavidDvorkin
Feb 2020
#27
It's amusing to me that so many people here highlight the importance of moderates
redqueen
Feb 2020
#92
I see little to no positives in Michael Bloomberg as a Democratic primary candidate
Devil Child
Feb 2020
#126
Any number of reasons. Many people have very happy, satisfactory relationships
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#192
I've know many people who have chosen not to get married and it has nothing to do with their
33taw
Feb 2020
#199
If he gets in the Oval Office the christofascists will be squealing like pigs about it.
Thomas Hurt
Feb 2020
#176