I loved Hillary as first lady, and, having grown up in the same era of rampant, pre-modern-feminist-movement sexism, had enormous respect for and understanding of what it took for her to be the force that she was (and is).

I think in some weird way this campaign, where so much gender bias was directed against Hillary, may end up helping Michelle Obama and all political women (and just plain strong and ambitious and capable women) more than anyone could have anticipated.  The sexist rhetoric was so blatant (I am an Obama supporter but a woman, and I remember about halfway through the campaign looking in shock at some really ugly cartoon portrayals of Hillary and feeling overwhelmingly split about why I support who I support) it finally seems to be registering on the national consciousness.  

I hope so anyway.  

At any rate, terrific diary.