The XX Factor: What women really think.

And Welcome, Liza Mundy

We're lucky enough to have two new XXers this week—welcome also to Liza Mundy. Great to have you both!

The other problem with the craziness you point to, Rosa, is that it makes the Obama-Clinton divide seem like it's about policy and substance, as opposed to personal preference and leadership style. Not that the latter don't matter—but if the Democratic candidate who wins isn't your guy or gal, he or she is still going to do a whole lot more to deliver for you on the issues you care about, if you're liberal or semi-liberal, than the Republican. John McCain has lots of stellar qualities, but if he's president, he's gotta pander.