The notion of Swift's political resurrection may prompt a collective groan from Boston political observers and working mothers across the country who watched as the First Mom's decisions were constantly second-guessed.

The woman who sometimes seemed to be living a cautionary tale for working mothers now lectures on work-life integration. This winter, she will teach a political involvement course at Williams College.

Riding high on Nov. 3, 1998, Swift, the newly elected lieutenant governor, acknowledged her supporters at a victory party at the Park Plaza Hotel.