2016 Postmortem

bobthedrummer

(26,083 posts) Tue Jun 28, 2016, 05:04 PM Jun 2016

How much authority will Bill Clinton be given if Hillary is elected POTUS? [View all]

I'm aware that she has mentioned our economy, in particular, with regards to giving the "First Gentleman" real power in her potential administration.

What do you think?

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How much authority will Bill Clinton be given if Hillary is elected POTUS? [View all] bobthedrummer Jun 2016 OP

He will be in charge of First lady duties. DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #1

Yes: I'm sure his ego will be content organizaing the Easter Egg Roll Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #3

Unlikely, if by "First Lady duties" you're talking about MADem Jun 2016 #10

He was not elected. He should sit this one out. DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #37

First spouses have historically chosen their own style PJMcK Jun 2016 #41

. stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #2

None I hope. psychmommy Jun 2016 #4

! bobthedrummer Jun 2016 #7

Same amount as any Presidential spouse. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #5

That doesn't seem consistent with what Hillary has said. morningfog Jun 2016 #8

What actual position did she say he'd get? JoePhilly Jun 2016 #12

She never said a position and I think clarified that he would not be in her cabinet. morningfog Jun 2016 #15

And how would she do that exactly. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #18

Who's looking for outrage? I have no idea what she meant. morningfog Jun 2016 #20

She specifically has mentioned giving Bill a major role the economy-as in "it's the economy, stupid" bobthedrummer Jun 2016 #14

Like what role exactly? JoePhilly Jun 2016 #19

Is Bill just any other Presidential Spouse? Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #21

What specific position do you see her giving him? JoePhilly Jun 2016 #24

I'm not outraged at all Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #27

Exactly! It baffles me that people talk about him like he is just some ordinary spouse. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #92

He will be given the "authority" (better word: consideration) that MADem Jun 2016 #6

+1 JoePhilly Jun 2016 #13

It would be foolish to waste his experience and brilliant mind PJMcK Jun 2016 #42

I'm with you--your last paragraph most particularly! MADem Jun 2016 #60

None, I hope. (nt) bigwillq Jun 2016 #9

^ bobthedrummer Jun 2016 #17

Two brilliant minds working for the betterment of all. liberal N proud Jun 2016 #11

+1 KMOD Jun 2016 #50

+1,000!!! AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #91

Hillary spoke on this earlier. peace13 Jun 2016 #16

Yep. Deregulation, the end of Glass-Steagall, NAFTA-etc was Bill's tremendous surplus left to W. bobthedrummer Jun 2016 #22

Boost or baggage? Bill Fishlore Jun 2016 #23

Flip your numbers and maybe you've got something. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #26

How much authority does Michelle Obama have again? Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #25

Are you saying Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton are the same? Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #29

Not at all. I'm confident FLOTUS looks better in a dress. Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #32

Officially on paper, you are coŕrect. Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #36

You mean Michelle is not one of the President's main advisors? athena Jun 2016 #43

Oh Please! Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #44

You think two intelligent people can be married athena Jun 2016 #47

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I note you did not answer any of my questions. athena Jun 2016 #55

He will be occupying the same place as she does treestar Jul 2016 #79

The Clinton Presidency: A Historic Era of Progress and Prosperity tirebiter Jun 2016 #28

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2016 #30

+1 Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #33

Thanks for this. thucythucy Jun 2016 #34

+, plus a billion! This is more the reality of how mainstream America sees R B Garr Jun 2016 #35

+1000 nt ProudProgressiveNow Jun 2016 #49

+1 Lest we forget! Hekate Jul 2016 #87

Excellent post. Thank you! AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #93

As much as Hillary delegates to him karynnj Jun 2016 #31

Perhaps Bill can be put in charge of bringing back the 90s. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2016 #38

Hopefully not everything. Lancero Jul 2016 #83

How much power will Melania Trump be given if Donald is elected POTUS? BainsBane Jun 2016 #39

Nothing more than an advisor. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #40

I prefer to wait and see how the election goes first. Bill USA Jun 2016 #45

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Maybe he could choose the china? randr Jun 2016 #51

Does it matter? charlyvi Jun 2016 #52

an advisor, just like every first person is still_one Jun 2016 #53

Apparently, to some people, athena Jun 2016 #56

we are on the same page still_one Jun 2016 #57

I know. athena Jun 2016 #58

Yeah, seems kind of obvious. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #59

Bill's great mind and political instincts will not be wasted. He also oasis Jun 2016 #54

^ what a vast diversity of responses, so far. Where are you at on this topic? bobthedrummer Jun 2016 #61

Not sure but... jcgoldie Jun 2016 #62

What about those of US that aren't moved by appearances, meaning perception management? bobthedrummer Jun 2016 #63

+1 treestar Jul 2016 #80

I believe that's Secretary Clinton's business to decide. Lyric Jun 2016 #64

Loretta Lynch: Bill Clinton meeting "cast a shadow" over FBI investigation-live (Tom McCarthy) bobthedrummer Jul 2016 #65

Kick for participation. n/t bobthedrummer Jul 2016 #66

OK, I'll participate. Presidential spouses take all sorts of roles, MineralMan Jul 2016 #68

Why would he have any? The First Spouse isn't an actual government position lol leeroysphitz Jul 2016 #67

Constitutionally: None! hobbit709 Jul 2016 #69

Kick bobthedrummer Jul 2016 #70

she was given a lot of responsibility in his admin, so he'll some in hers. he's older though La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #71

Read carefully: Advisors are granted NO AUTHORITY....commit to memory Bill USA Jul 2016 #72

I hope he'll be made to hand-deliver new Glass-Steagall paperwork. n/t Orsino Jul 2016 #73

He needs to go on another diet-doesn't he? And also get rid of those many toxins he has inside him. bobthedrummer Jul 2016 #74

The primary is over, passive aggressive posts aren't appreciated as we unite against Trump SharonClark Jul 2016 #75

What's the point of that post? Seems like a non-sequitur? Am I missing something? emulatorloo Jul 2016 #84

Self-Delete, sorry wrong place. emulatorloo Jul 2016 #85

Oh Lord, just "hold my words"... eom Purveyor Jul 2016 #76

Whatever Hillary decides to give him. He has a lot of talent - it would be a shame not to use it. Lil Missy Jul 2016 #77

Why would he get any official role? TeddyR Jul 2016 #78

No authority, but perhaps some substantial influence in some areas. LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #81

He better keep the garden going... Historic NY Jul 2016 #82

Hillary worked on healthcare, Laura Bush focused on reading/education/childhood development, emulatorloo Jul 2016 #86

Who cares. I trust their judgment ericson00 Jul 2016 #88

Kick for more participation n/t bobthedrummer Jul 2016 #89

Is it still, "...it's the economy, stupid..." or is it Executive Branch: Family Feud bobthedrummer Jul 2016 #90