Reagan's daughter on republican spouses: it's no longer enough for a political wife to be an enigma. Patti Davis assesses the current field of GOP spouses and how they measure up.(HOT TOPIC)

When my father, Ronald Reagan, was running for president in 1980, my mother, Nancy, traveled with him on the campaign trail, but she did not give speeches or even many interviews. She never stood in front of a group of reporters and expounded on her views and opinions. She smiled, shook people'...

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Published in:Harper's bazaar 2011-12 (3599), p.247
Main Author: Davis, Patti
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Political parties
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Summary:When my father, Ronald Reagan, was running for president in 1980, my mother, Nancy, traveled with him on the campaign trail, but she did not give speeches or even many interviews. She never stood in front of a group of reporters and expounded on her views and opinions. She smiled, shook people's hands in large crowds, and sat in the front row when my father spoke at town halls, convention centers, and college campuses.
ISSN:0017-7873
2692-3815