There have already been dozens of references to a Republican 'ware on women' at the Democratic National Convention this week. Conservatives have denied that such a war exists. If it does, then there is already one clear victim: Sandra Fluke.

One other big issue from the Convention in Charlotte: while the Red Versus Blue competition in politics was playing out on the convention podium there was another contest. America's Team from red Texas, the Dallas Cowboys, versus Big Blue the Giants of the Blue state of New York.

Like many other speakers at the Democratic National Convention, Deval Patrick was very critical of Mitt Romney. But unlike other Democrats, he stands in a unique position to assess Romney and his political skills. Romney was Patrick's direct predecessor as Governor of Massachusetts.

Oscar Pistorius, the South African sprinter, was widely expected to win the men’s 200 meter finals at the Paralympics, but he was beaten by another double amputee, Alan Oliveira. Did the rival sprinter's prosthetics offer him an unfair advantage?

Bill Clinton campaigned on the promise of a co-presidency with his wife, "two for the price of one." But the dynamics of their relationship nearly ruined Clinton's presidency.

Whether or not President Obama is reelected in November, Clinton plans to leave her post in December 2012. How will Americans reflect on her tenure as Secretary of State? Will she run for President in 2016?