It seems rather ironic to me that Obama is emphasizing the "feminine" ephemerals - relationships, cooperation, discussion, etc. - while Clinton is emphasizing the "masculine" ephemerals - actions, conflict, fighting, etc. It's probably noteworthy that Obama's major life ('formative') influences were his mother and grandmother - where exploring his patrilineal roots was a process of discovery later in life. It seems that Bill Clinton had a somewhat similar upbringing ... and Hillary is Daddy's Little Princess. Hillary clearly eschews the "cookie baking" homemaker - a nurturing role model - in favor of the more masculine stereotypical aspects.

I find that quite remarkable, myself.