Activist for First Lady

I just read an article in the USA Today about the differences and similarities in Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain. What I think is so interesting about article is that it points out a good fact about American voters: we do not just vote for president we also vote for everything he or she comes with, including their spouse.

Is it really that important to list and understand about the possible first ladies? Of course! We make life-changing decisions all throughout our lives and we are scrutinized for them. The presidential candidates are no different when under scrutiny.

I feel a presidential candidates spouse could/will play a huge role during the term. Take JFK and Jackie Kennedy for example. She was a model citizen, role model and inspiration to women all over the country. She promoted children and family welfare. We can also look to Eleanor Roosevelt who was one of the most active first ladies to date.

The first lady will have just as large of an impact on the country as the president. When I look at Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama, there are more differences than similarities. Cindy is very reserved. She reminds me of a Bess Truman, who felt her job was just to be next to the president and fix his tie if needed. Michelle Obama is on the opposite side of the spectrum. She is a activist, like Eleanor or Hillary Clinton. She will have an office in the White House with political pull.

Which one is better? I always joke with one of my good friends who is a Hillary fanatic, the President Bill Clinton was like a marionette with Hillary behind him. I feel that Cindy McCain is a good representation of the people John McCain highly supports, whereas Michelle Obama pulls my care-giving nurturing strings because of her young children.

What is a first lady’s actually job or role? I believe that when citizens go to the polls, they need to consider everything that comes with the voting for a certain party. The first lady is a crucial part of that vote. I know I would like to see a first lady that has the ability to move people, to be an inspiration and to take advocate what is right for America. I would like to see a first lady staying out of policy, and venturing into the needs of her people.

This article articulates the different first ladies of our time, and the one that is possibly in our future. Although it does not say whom would be best suited for the role.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-10-21-first-ladies-main_N.htm