Hillary Kelly, Glamour – December 20, 2015
At the Democratic debate in New Hampshire on Saturday night, the final question before closing statements tried to strike a lighter note than the previous two hours’ focus on foreign policy, the economy, and gun violence. Speaking to Hillary Clinton, Martha Raddatz said, “First Ladies, as you well know, have used their positions to work on important causes like literacy and drug abuse, but they have also supervised the menus, the flowers, the holiday ornaments, and White House decor—I know you think you know where I’m going here: You have said that Bill Clinton is a great host and loves giving tours but may opt out of picking flower arrangements if you’re elected. Bill Clinton aside, is it time to change the role of a president’s spouse?”
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