Title: How their spouses support the candidates
Course: US Election 2012 - Leuphana Copy > Section: The Candidates

In this task, you will take a closer look at the candidates' spouses, Michelle Obama and Ann Romney. They play important roles in their husbands' campaigns − but how are they doing it?

1. The Links to learn more about Michelle Obama and Ann Romney will give you some ideas.
2. Discuss relevant aspects of their roles and influence in the forum How might the spouses influence their husbands' campaigns?
3. Be creative: Imagine the U.S. government were to advertise a job vacancy for the First Lady. What characteristics would they be looking for? Make your own list and post it to the forum Job vacancy for the First Lady!
4. And even more creatively: With all this information in mind, act out the Role Play: Job interview with a First Lady Applicant.
5. Alternative: What if Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were not running for president, but support their wives' candidacy for becoming president? Imagine Barack and Mitt being potential 'First Gentlemen'. Prepare and act out the Role Play: TV interview with America's first First Gentleman.