Rig,

Obviously all of the "Social Secretary" positions are White House positions which much have existed in some form since Washington.

Likewise, If the first lady give talks independent of her husband, as this one does, then she needs scheduling and press help.

Likewise if the first lady is involved in lending her name and expertise to a number of charity and educational initiatives, she needs press assistants and spokespeople. I have seen interviews with former speechwriters for Laura Bush. Such things are not unprecedented.

Also, who in their right mind would compare the record of a governor to the staff of the First Lady? Is this fictitious fisherman suggesting that he replace Michelle with Sarah? Would that mean he would have to trade Bristol for Sasha? And what about Todd?