Exponential growth in access to the Internet, satellite television and radio, cell phones, and P.D.A.'s means that breaking news now reaches virtually every corner of the globe.

I'm a baseball freak.

Campaigns often make standing on principle the highest of virtues - and listening to your opponents a sure sign of weakness. It's the virtual opposite of what it takes to succeed in office. Squaring the circle takes a powerful combination of skills. But presidents who can campaign and compromise are generally the most successful.

1992 became known as the 'Year of the Woman' because so many of us were elected to public office that November, including a record six to the United States Senate.

Trying to negotiate getting a couple of kids to watch the same TV show requires serious diplomacy.

I am endlessly fascinated that playing football is considered a training ground for leadership, but raising children isn't.

Obama has become too dependent on formal speeches and set town halls. His idea of mixing it up is taking off his jacket.