Bill Clinton – First First Gentleman – What Role?

In The Guardian, 28 July, the author of The First First Gentleman explores the issues surrounding the role of the Presidential Spouse, in this case determining what will happen if Bill Clinton becomes the first First Gentleman.

“Man About the White House” is the headline in the paper, also depicted. But will Bill Clinton be the standard Presidential Spouse?  That seems unlikely, and the author reveals a prediction.  President Hillary Clinton will have a First Lady, not a First Gentleman.

But what will happen to Bill?  What role will he be given?  What are the peculiarities of this specific situation?  And what are the traditional roles of a First Lady?  Will Bill Clinton redecorate the White House?