Re: 33 - You can say the same about plenty of Repub relatives.
If people think that ragging on a family member is a winning strategy, go for it.
If you think every thread on Free Republic is about political strategy, or any kind of "strategy" you are mistaken.
Ms. Emhoff seems to be an example of modern, politicized culture. Compare her media footprint before her stepmother's election and afterwards. And think about why so much money is spent to promote her image.