As Women Have Played An Increasingly Important

Democrats Single Out Glaring Examples Of Tax Preferences Or Spending Priorities That Favor The Wealthy And Republicans Cry 'class Warfare!'

I Was Supposed To Be Authoritative, But At The Same Time Had To Be Likeable, A Quality That Is A Bonus, Not A Requirement, For Men In The Same Position.

I Am Endlessly Fascinated That Playing Football Is Considered A Training Ground For Leadership, But Raising Children Isn't. Hey, It Made Me A Better Leader: You Have To Take A Lot Of People's Needs Into Account; You Have To Look Down The Road. Trying To Negotiate Getting A Couple Of Kids To Watch The Same Tv Show Requires Serious Diplomacy.

My Job Is To Be A Spokesman - The Spokesman, I Suppose - For The President, For The White House, To Do The Daily Briefings, To Manage The Press Corps In Terms Of Travel, Day-to-day Needs, Access, Interviews, All Those Issues.

Obama Has Become Too Dependent On Formal Speeches And Set Town Halls. His Idea Of Mixing It Up Is Taking Off His Jacket.