I am struck by the outpouring of grief for and praise of Rosalyn Carter, who passed away after a brief time in hospice care. She was 96. She is being characterized by many as an equal partner with her husband, Jimmy Carter, before, during and after his tumultuous presidency.
The Carters were possibly the first couple to allow for the wife of the president to wield power in her husband's name. George H W Bush and Barbara and Bill and Hilary Clinton took this model and broadened the First Lady's executive power. Rosalyn was the original model. I'm not saying it is good or bad, but perhaps vetting potential First Ladies should be something we may all be interested in doing.
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