In The Run-up To The 1992 Democratic

Part Of Obama's Persona Is Self-reliance. He's Calm; He's Cool; He's Self-possessed. In Many Ways, He Has Tried To Define Himself In Opposition To Clinton's Sometimes Needy, Often Undisciplined, Emotionalism.

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.

Clinton's Resilience Became Sort Of The Secret Weapon Of The Campaign. He Was Never Going To Just Give Up And Get Out.

Washington Is Still Very Much A Male-oriented Culture. Being From Los Angeles, I Think It Is Less So There - There Is Less Attachment To Tradition, Perhaps, There Is More Flexibility, More Acceptance Of Change Generally. That Is Partly Because Of Hollywood.

Women Communicate Differently And Process Information Differently, Which Leads Them To Resolve Conflicts Differently.