For Obama It is Easier to Overcome Racial Stereotypes Than for Hillary to Overcome Gender Bias

A good overview of the relevant research in social psychology from the Sunday Boston Globe.

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I have to agree, that is consistent with what I have seen also. Unfortunately, even in myself at times.