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Unfetter women's intellect on campaign trail

June 22, 2008 By LISA WITTER Lisa Witter is co-author of "The SheSpot: Why Women Are the Secret to Changing the World and How to Reach Them" and chief operating officer of Fenton Communications, based in Manhattan.

I've got whiplash. That's how quickly the national discussion of women's leadership has changed from one of the merits of an accomplished senator turned potential first female president to the clothes of the potential first ladies.

Media coverage everywhere is "Michelle vs. Cindy." Where do they buy their dresses? Do they make bacon for breakfast? And, of course, which one can we compare to...

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