September 16, 2007

Ann Romney -- Prettier Than Bill Clinton

Hey -- in a world where we are seeing women enter non-traditional fields more and more often, we knew there would be a day with a real possibility of a male "First Lady".

I like Mitt Romney's response to it.

Commenting Saturday on a new Time Magazine cover story titled "The Real Running Mates" — which focuses on the current crop of presidential candidates' spouses — Republican candidate Mitt Romney said his wife would make a "prettier first lady" than former president Bill Clinton.

"It has a picture of five of the possible first ladies," the former Massachusetts governor said. "In the upper left hand corner it has my wife, and then next to it, it has Bill Clinton. And she is a much prettier first lady than Bill Clinton, I can tell you that!"

I don't know about the rest of you, but I find the comment to be amusing -- not the least of which because I have found myself in such a supporting role.

Not long after we married, my wife became pastor of a small church. When asked by one member of the board about how I would view my role in the congregation, I smiled and began with "Well, I hope that you all will understand my hesitation to be as involved in the Women's Fellowship as previous pastor's wives." It sort of helped to break the ice.

Given the fact that this is the first time we have a man in a position to be "First Lady" (will that term become an anachronism?), expect more such jokes. Especially since the "candidate" for that office happens to be a former president.

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