This time, an adoring He looks on as She accepts nomination

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This time, an adoring He looks on as She accepts nomination
By NANCY BENAC

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — This time, Bill Clinton was the adoring spouse, smiling and clapping when the cameras cut away from the candidate in the spotlight.

It was him in the VIP seating, watching as his wife took center stage to claim the presidential nomination at the Democratic convention Thursday night.

It was one small step in the role reversal Americans will need to get used to if Hillary Clinton wins the White House in November.

Already, satires and spoofs are circulating, taking note of Bill's fashion choices, accessories and hair style. How about that fetching pantsuit! And that nice head of hair! Whose shoes is he wearing?


After all, that's what political wives have come to expect.

For the record: He wore a dark suit; she a white one.

Much of the world is watching this shift in the U.S. cultural-gender zeitgeist with a bit of a yawn. Dozens of female leaders have served across Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia, after all.

But it's new territory in the U.S., and the novelty is still, well, a novelty.

Bill Clinton, utterly comfortable in his own skin, seems to be just fine with trading places with his wife, the former first lady. He's shown no hint of awkwardness about his new supporting role.

He grinned broadly as his wife gave him a shout-out at the top of her speech, telling him they'd been through "good times that filled us with joy, and hard times that tested us."

"And I've even gotten a few words in along the way," she cracked.

Historian Carl Sferrazza Anthony, of the National First Ladies' Library, said that because the Bill-Hillary team is so well known to the nation, it may make the gender shift less startling than otherwise, if she wins.

"He'll stand in his tuxedo on the north steps, greeting a state leader beside Hillary in an evening gown. And we'll know that one is now president and one is now first gentleman," said Anthony. "But it'll still be Bill and Hillary. And I think that will probably make the transition a little bit easier."

There's something to be said for familiarity, yes. But it could have a downside, too, given the unsavory chapters in the Clintons' marital history, including his numerous affairs.

Still to be determined: what title Bill would hold on a return trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

First gentleman, perhaps?

Or first dude?

The latter is what Gary Sebelius favored when his wife, Kathleen, was elected Kansas governor in 2012.

Chelsea Clinton, interviewed Thursday on NBC's "Today" show, said her dad "likes to hearken back to his kind of Irish roots, so I think he'd love to be called First Laddie."

"I'm definitely voting for First Gentleman," she quickly added.

Bill Clinton's title may still be up for debate, but his wife already has been giving thought to the division of labor should she win.

She said in a debate last year: "I am probably still going to pick the flowers and the china for state dinners and stuff like that. But I will certainly turn to him, as prior presidents have, for special missions, for advice."

Does all of this mean that Hillary Clinton's clothes, figure and hairstyle will no longer be fair game for debate?

LOL.

Theresa May's leopard-print kitten heels were a global conversation piece when news broke earlier this month that she would be Britain's next prime minister. One tabloid splashed her shoes across the front page with the headline: "Heel, boys!"

-- (c) Associated Press 2016-07-29

[phantomfiddler]

An adoring HE ?? What planet are you on ? 50 years younger and in a different body, maybe, but pull the other one please !!

[gamini]

This article presumes that Hillary will win the election. They could be a sudden surge of support for Trump

[ozyjon]

This article presumes that Hillary will win the election. They could be a sudden surge of support for Trump

I believe the outcome was decided long ago,,

i wish it was different.

[Jingthing]

First DUDE, I hope.
Gentleman? What are we, British?

[Jingthing]

This article presumes that Hillary will win the election. They could be a sudden surge of support for Trump

I believe the outcome was decided long ago,,

i wish it was different.

Yes, sure, it's the illumanti

[Ulysses G.]

This article presumes that Hillary will win the election. They could be a sudden surge of support for Trump

Trump is beating her at the moment.

[Andaman Al]

This article presumes that Hillary will win the election. They could be a sudden surge of support for Trump

Trump is beating her at the moment.

Yes Trump is beating her right now - on the total number of lies told, the total number of bankruptcy's, the total number of times a Presidential Candidate has ignored US protocol and agreed with the President of Russia in a bid to score points over the other candidate and not forgetting he is kicking her ass with the total number of law suits against him by over 3000 small business that have never been paid fairly for the services and products they provided for him, also the total number of US citizens that are displaying IQ's less than 75 by actually thinking Trump is a credible candidate and statesman to hold the highest office in the land. Yup he is beating her ok.

[Ulysses G.]

He is beating her in the POLLS. They are pretty much tied when it comes to lying. She is way ahead of him when comes to violating national security.

Edited July 29, 2016 by Ulysses G.

[Boon Mee]

This article presumes that Hillary will win the election. They could be a sudden surge of support for Trump

Trump is beating her at the moment.

Almost upchucked in my mouth when I saw the title of this thread!

[Boon Mee]

"Hillary Liar" signs during DNC acceptance speech,

A cameraman mistakenly scans the crowd during Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech at the DNC and shows a crowd with "Hillary Liar" signs.

You reckon the "He" saw those signs too?

[Tuk Dua]

SHE gets in, He gets access to a lot more Interns.

[Pinot]

The big lesson of the conventions: This election isn’t just Democrat vs. Republican. It’s normal vs. abnormal.

[little mary sunshine]

Oh, I saw Monica on her knees

With Bill just before the Crook

Accepted...His & Hers Trash!!

[up2u2]

The Hillary and Bill show went very well throughout the Convention.

Bill the consummate politician played his part perfectly. Front and centre for 4 days none stop supporting her.

This is how campaigns are won. Attention to the most minute detail, leave no voter un-tweaked.

The devoted supportive husband. Well played Bill.

No match for Chachi of course. lol

I can't get over Chachi. Trump 'Noddy no friends'. Even Cruz the most despised Republican stabbed Trump in the back. What a bloody shambles. What is that joke Trumps mother would tie a chop around his neck so the family dog would play with him. lmao.