Sure, there's plenty of pressure on Barack Obama. But imagine being his wife. The moving trucks haven't even arrived, and already Michelle Obama's being touted as the next Jackie Kennedy, the woman who'll infuse Washington with a sense of style ...

Back in January, Off the Record polled members of the magazine world’s Seven Sisterhood, wondering if they felt compelled to apply editorial seals of approval to Hillary Clinton. Historic candidacy, first woman running for president … would they endorse? Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal and Woman’s Day—all said no. Fast-forward to September, and the giant ...