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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,066 posts)
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 02:56 PM Nov 2020

Jill Biden set to redefine role of first lady

Former second lady Jill Biden is expected to contribute to the historic nature of the Biden administration as incoming first lady, redefining the role of the president's spouse.

Biden, who has two Master's degrees in English and a doctorate in education, has spent much of her career as a community college teacher. She even retained her educational position as second lady during the Obama administration.

Known to her students as "Dr. B," Biden is set to make history as the first person to hold the title of first lady while maintaining a paid position elsewhere, putting her own mark on a role that has evolved with each of its occupants.

"First ladies in the past haven't had an experience that is much like the majority of U.S. women, which is they have a family life and then they have a work life," said Katherine Jellison, an Ohio University professor who studies first ladies. "This is a great opportunity for Jill Biden to be a real role model to American women."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/jill-biden-set-to-redefine-role-of-first-lady/ar-BB1aUgy3?li=BBnb7Kz

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Jill Biden set to redefine role of first lady (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2020 OP
Wow, you mean she didn't do porn and won't be showing her tits? Raster Nov 2020 #1
To be fair, Michelle Obama held a high level position and stepped out of spooky3 Nov 2020 #2
The first lady has many responsibilities...it really is a full time job. I think she should Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #3

spooky3

(34,302 posts)
2. To be fair, Michelle Obama held a high level position and stepped out of
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 03:03 PM
Nov 2020

The role due to the children’s ages and the demands of the Presidency.

And before her, Hillary Clinton, like Michelle Obama, had a law degree and a history of professional achievement while her husband pursued political office.

Demsrule86

(68,348 posts)
3. The first lady has many responsibilities...it really is a full time job. I think she should
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 03:05 PM
Nov 2020

take a leave of absence.

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