Chelsea to Take on Top Role at Clinton Foundation

Bride-to-be expected to take over family business

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 26, 2010 5:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – Chelsea Clinton is marrying into the Mezvinsky clan this weekend, but her future will be all about preserving the Clinton legacy, insiders tell the Telegraph. Chelsea—who recently acquired a master's degree in public health from Columbia University—is being groomed to take on a major role at the Clinton Foundation, family friends say. Most expect her to ultimately take over the task of running the philanthropic foundation from Bill one day.

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Cher

Jul 26, 2010 7:16 PM CDT

The rich certainly take care of their own. Caroline Kennedy did the same thing.

zaglossus

Jul 26, 2010 10:47 AM CDT

It's nice to have rich, prominent parents. Without mommy and daddy, she'd probably be working in a cubicle in the accounting department going over salesmens' expense reports.

Toon

Jul 26, 2010 8:54 AM CDT

This is how the rich make sure their kids make good money. She'll be paid a hefty salary, have no fear of being fired, assisted until she can do the job, and have a great resume which will open the door for her to get more well paid jobs on other boards of directors.

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Chelsea to Take on Top Role at Clinton Foundation