Which First Ladies Have Resembled-Mary Lincoln ?

[HerbS]

Liz,I agree with your opinion about Eleanor Roosevelt.How you feel on how she"stacks up"with Margaret Thatcher?

[Liz Rosenthal]

Liz,I agree with your opinion about Eleanor Roosevelt.How you feel on how she"stacks up"with Margaret Thatcher?

Putting aside for the moment that Eleanor Roosevelt was never the head of a government, I would say that they "stacked up" against each other as two important women of the 20th century. Other than that, I see no similarities between the two. In fact, their differences are rather striking, ideologically speaking. And please don't make me go into more detail!

[HerbS]

Thanks,Liz--Both were "Iron Ladies". I am sorry that I asked for your so well-educated opinon.It will never happen AGAIN!

[Mylye2222]

I'd say Hillary Clinton, for Mary liked to be in the political game alongside her husband. She influenced nominations. She kind of dreamed to be a political woman too.