re: #81 Rev_Arthur_Belling

Agreed, but they have no official office, no official power*, and no constitutional role in government. I don’t know what you’d call the spouse of the president otherwise.

*Although recent Democratic first ladies Hillary Clinton and (especially) Michelle Obama do seem to have an incredible ability to provoke fits of rage among right wingers.

That’s a little bit fuzzy. They have a paid government staff and logistical support.