Powell Jobs is one of the few people whom even a president of the United States can’t elevate. The most sought-after rewards for donors — the Court of St. James, say — would be more or less lateral moves for someone whose net worth is estimated at $15 billion. Powell Jobs, through her Emerson Collective, has spent much of her fortune promoting mainstream Democratic views on issues like immigration and climate.
But the role of “first friend,” only occasionally occupied, can also be a powerful one. Gary Ginsberg, whose book on the subject featured Bill Clinton and Vernon Jordan among others, said the role can provide a “respite from the loneliest job in the world.”
Harris’ relationship with Powell Jobs also offers a…
