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11 Bravo

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Thu Apr 7, 2016, 04:54 PM Apr 2016

InsideGov researched the most influential First Ladies in history.

39 First Ladies made the list, with some not rated due to having too short a time in the position, or actually having passes away prior to their husband's swearing in.

Michelle Obama was ranked fifth, behind Eleanor Roosevelt, Abigail Adams, Jaqueline Kennedy, and Dolley Madison.

Fox News reported on the study with the headline "First Ladies who Accomplished the Least", accompanied by an unflattering photo of Mrs.Obama.

Yeah, you can practically smell that "Fair and Balanced" oozing out of their assholes.

(Have I mentioned lately how much I fucking HATE those slimy bastards at Fox "News"?

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InsideGov researched the most influential First Ladies in history. (Original Post) 11 Bravo Apr 2016 OP
Hillary is #6 Beaverhausen Apr 2016 #1
Here is the original story from InsideGov csziggy Apr 2016 #2
I'm surprised that Edith Wilson doesn't rate more highly. sl8 Apr 2016 #3

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
2. Here is the original story from InsideGov
Thu Apr 7, 2016, 05:25 PM
Apr 2016
http://us-first-ladies.insidegov.com/stories/12004/most-influential-first-ladies

The photo they have of Michelle Obama is not very flattering - is it the one that Faux Noise used?

Since they force you to click through the list, here is the complete list of the 25 most influential first ladies:
https://www.siena.edu/assets/files/news/Appendix_A_Overall_Survey_Results.pdf
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