Carol Crossed is the founder and president of the new Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams, Massachusetts.

Males and females adopt different communication styles to succeed on debate stage.

By Sandy Grady T he only certainty in Thursday night's vice presidential debate is that Sarah Palin will not imitate Ross Perot's running mate James Stockdale, who began his 1992 debate with the bewildered line: "Who am I? Why am I here?" Anyone within earshot of a TV set knows who Palin is -- the hockey-mom, beauty-contest-winning, moose-hunting Alaska governor who injected an adrenaline rush into John McCain's campaign.

By Martha T. Moore Nearly two weeks after she was chosen as John McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin sits down today for her first talk without a script. Since Palin made her debut Aug.

By Susan Estrich MY FIRST reaction to the choice of Sarah Palin was that she is no Hillary Clinton. I give her credit for her drive and determination, her willingness to take on special interests and her sheer guts in challenging the Republican establishment of her state.