Women matter in this election, but what happens after November?

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With the embrace of Sarah Palin, rising popularity of Katie Couric, and the success of Rachel Maddow, all things female are en vogue. But, this seems to be something that happens every 4 years, only to be forgotten and shelved until the next election. Guest: Rebecca Traister, a staff writer for Salon Life

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