Clinton Had Absolutely Zero Honeymoon, None Whatsoever.

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

While Eschewing Emotion - And Its Companion, Vulnerability - Obama Should Be Careful Not To Sacrifice Empathy, The 'i Feel Your Pain' Connection That Sustained Clinton. This Connection Is The Shorthand People Use To Measure Their Leaders' Intentions. If People Believe You're On Their Side, They Will Trust Your Decisions.

Trying To Negotiate Getting A Couple Of Kids To Watch The Same Tv Show Requires Serious Diplomacy.

Obama Seemed Poised To Realign American Politics After His Stunning 2008 Victory. But The Economy Remains Worse Than Even The Administration's Worst-case Scenarios, And The Long Legislative Battles Over Health Care Reform, Financial Services Reform And The National Debt And Deficit Have Taken Their Toll. Obama No Longer Looks Invincible.

As Women Have Played An Increasingly Important Role In Politics, There Is No Question That They've Brought A Different Perspective, Focusing Attention On A Broader Set Of Issues And Building Alliances With Other Women.