This article was on point.

Listen this is crazy anyone anyone with a brain knows what romney meant and the fact the news media so desperate.to try to discredit romney shows how good he's doin reporters American people were not stupid we know what's up here plz report news worthy artickes or just stop writing

Really Betsy and Sally? Would a "database" been a less offensive term. Isn't that why men and wimen submit resume's? This being the talk of the press pushes Romney forward. Most people in mainstream America get it. With weak commentary like this, Betsy and Salky should start polushing off their resume's.

Dumb point for this article. Would it have been preferable if he said a folder of resumes? Read Clarence Page in today's tribune: "Romney did the right thing, judging from his account. If, instead of referring to "binders full of women," he had used more conventional terminology, such as "reach out to expand the pool of
qualified applicants to include more women," hardly anyone would have blinked."

There are bigger issues that need to be brought forth by the media than this remark. What are the details of Governor Romney's tax plan? Or why were mixed messages put forth by the administration concerning our consulate in Libya?

Come on Betsy and Sally, you are better than this.

I don't think it's necessary for people in Illinois to watch debates or vote at all. This state is mired in costly, inefficient bureaucracies funded by exorbitant taxes and fees. The levels of crime and violence rival or surpass those found in Iraq. We are in a race with California and New York to see who can go bankrupt first. The roads, bridges and other infrastructure items are a crumbling mess. Traffic is in constant gridlock. It's abundantly clear that Illinois residents suffer from Stockholm syndrome, and are beyond help. So naturally they focus in on a single word from Romney while ignoring a multitude of real scandals committed by one of their democratic captors. Fortunately, we are still sane enough to leave our birth state. So, enjoy this mess here and by all means, keep voting democratic. Just don't come to Texas and screw it up too.

Wow - I thought this article was great. What bothers me is the mean-spirited commentary that follows it. How do we as Americans ever let our representatives in Washington get anything done with such divisiveness - there seems to be no willingness to ever "reach across the table" and compromise, as seen here by the above comments. Yikes.

Betsy and Sal: Sounds like you two have been unemployed for quite awhile. You probably weren't good enough to be included in anyone's binders for qualified applicants, so I guess you have solid reasons to be bitter. And your knock on Romney for being too good looking and smooth is really quite funny. How else do you think Obama got elected 4 years ago? On his stellar resume of accomplishments in the real world? Good luck on your job search. I hear they are hiring at Dunkin Donuts but I'm not quite sure if either of you are qualified.

Gotta say, it probably takes more than half a brain (like the thumbnail photo) to realize that publicly posting insults isn't the best way to persuade the voting public of your qualifications for office, but then it's worked so well for Joe Walsh, hasn't it?

Glenn- You have attacked Betsy and me personally rather than commenting substantively on the issues we address, albeit humorously, in our column. There are two points to the article. First, that most people latch onto the gaffes with gusto. And second, that often those gaffes are revelatory. For the record, Betsy and I were employed in a male dominated industry (talk radio) for almost a decade. We were fired by the same white man who fired WGN radio personalities Kathy and Judy, and who was depicted in the Howard Stern movie as a character named Pig Vomit. We are both currently employed, which is why you were able to read our column. Our resumes are impressive and include Ivy League diplomas, graduate school, and extensive service on behalf of the blind and visually impaired. Your condescending dismissal of our value in the work place reflects poorly on you. It also reminds us of another man who is running for public office....

Well, other than giving his campaign manager a heart attack, this situation provide a unique opportunity for our fledgling state senate candidate. He can retaliate with a scathing attack, he can say nothing, or he can take the high road and apologize. Lets see what he does.

Betsy and Sally, I’m sort of on your side as I’m voting for Obama this election – I don’t agree with Obama on everything and I think Romney has some very good ideas as well. But it is terribly unfair to compare Mitt Romney with Don Draper.

I never met Mitt Romney but I did have the chance back in 1997 to work on a private equity deal involving Bain Capital while I was an attorney at Mayer Brown. I can tell you – even back in 1990s – that the world of private equity – the people Mitt interacted with – was filled with extremely bright, talented and successful women who were law partners, bankers, etc. Were a majority of the people working on the deal women? No. But could you do a deal without any women in prominent roles? No.

So, to say or imply that Mitt Romney thinks women in the workplace are only good for fetching lunch or making coffee is just wrong. It may work rhetorically or push people’s emotional buttons, but it’s substantively off-base and it undercuts the thrust of the rest of your article.

Ok, your partisan article is telling - you should have said that Crowly did her part to support Obama, and I guess you are doing yours.

Most anyone without an ax to grind KNEW that Romney was referring to RESUMES with his comment, yet you and others want to harp on this while giving Obama and Crowly a pass on their performance regarding the attack on Libya. Not only did you tell the WRONG information to support Obama, she admitted so after the debate was over, she STOPPED Romney from responding to the inaccuracy. In fact, she interrupted Romney over three times more than she did Obama (28 vs. 9), all the while granting Obama over 3 minutes more of talk time (so much for keeping everyone to their time limits).

Romney's "binders of women" comment was very telling, but the one that bothered me more was "IF women are going to be in the workforce..." IF? Really?

Good article. I want to meet you two.

Why does it say "news" at the header of this article, when it should say "opinion"?

Glenn Farkas...Your comment reminds me of why we have such a troubled government in the country. Governance is only as good, intelligent and enlightened as the people holding office. The comment you made has exposed the type on man you are...regardless of your political stance. Given this insight I would never vote for you...and I hope you loose your bid for office. I will spead the word. Voters need to kick this type of unenlightenment to the curb.

After working in business for 25+ years, I would think that 'binders' of talented women wouldn't be needed.

Personal experiences matter, also. Romney's wife never worked and he has all boys. He's never had to think about the issues related to women in the workplace. Obama's wife has been in the workplace, and he has two daughters to prepare for college and beyond. It's personal to him. That matters, and it shows.

I thoroughly agree with Glo. I enjoyed Betsy and Sal's lighthearted article and I, too wonder about the character of those who chose not to comment on the substance of the article, but to attack the character of the writers.
This has been a long campaign and it is readily apparent we are a country divided by our political beliefs. Perhaps it has always been so, but the advent of social media means that rather than sharing our views with family and friends, we now can make our voices heard worldwide. I wish the discourse on public sites would be more civil. I, for one, am embarrassed by and ashamed of many of those who use these sites to post hateful, uninformed comments about others, and especially about the candidates running for the highest office in our land. Show some respect, please.

Would a Democratic woman explain why it is OK for the Obama administration to pay women less, but it was not ok for Romney who had an equal representation of women in his administration and paid them as such?

Every post here, especially those that are pro Romney, missed the point that he never addressed the important issue raised by the questioner- pay inequality.

Well written and entertaining commentary by the way.

Governmental positions are paid based on a pay scale. The president can not change it. But having said that I will take a look at whatever data you choose to present.

Betsy and Sally, are you kidding? Crowley did not keep both parties on their time limits, was inexcusable in her bias towards the President, interrupted Romney 3x more than she did Obama and was deeply factually incorrect - later corrected- on her Libya comments. There is a cover-up up of torture and murder of diplomats in Libya by our administration and Crowley's comments only added to to its diversion. Reminds me of Watergate, but add in real-time and death. What debate were you watching? Nothing personal, but let's do some real journalism, here. Ironically, B & S, you should do some serious fact checking yourselves with Romney's hiring of women in his State administration. Nothing personal, but the only conclusion I can reach is that this was a "tongue and cheek" article which wouldn't have passed muster with any high school newspaper editor. You are way off base with your comparison to Mad Men although it does push a lot of buttons, if you watch the show. BTW, Mr. White's comments above are offensive to women, as we all know the tremendous work in takes to raise 5 children- boys or girls. Ms. Romney has also struggled with very serious medical issues as well and has done extensive work in her philanthropic and charitable work--- or doesn't this count? Both candidates have their pluses and minuses, but it seems that JOBS- for women and men of all ages- are needed NOW, not in the year 2016; and Romney appears to be the candidate for private sector jobs creation.

The topic is women in the workplace not women raising children so enough with the righteous indignation. Romney still has no family experience with women in the workplace.

I think it is pretty obvious to many people that Obama's yoda, David Axelrod's, spin of "the war on women" has been a pretty effective and insidious smear campaign to take our eyes us off the failed economic realities under this Administration. The president is also more interested in being on The View, Letterman and other eye-candy shows then dealing with the murder and torture of our diplomats, the recent Russian departure on nuclear arms agreements, the continuing Syria slaughter and shoring up our remaining Latin American allies.. and we are worried about Romney's comment on "binders?"

As a working guy with a wife and five kids (including 3 daughters who work and go to school) I don't take anything from the "binders" comment that would make me suddenly vote for Obama. This president really believes he can run a country and a campaign in cutesy catch phrases and fist bumps. You can believe whatever you like, but that gas pump is still going to charge you four plus dollars a gallon and that can of coffee that was five bucks a few years ago is still going to be twelve bucks. If that's your idea of "hope and change" or "forward" than so be it. For me; "dopey and strange and forewarned" seems more appropriate.

YOU SILLY, SILLY GIRLS-SO HE LEFT OUT A WORD- RESUMES-MITT HAD RIGHT ABOUT OBAMA'S DENIAL OF HIS "TERRORISTS" STATEMENT MADE IN THE ROSE GARDEN-LET'S TALK ABOUT THE MURDER OF FOUR AMERICANS THAT OBAMA CALLED "A BUMP IN THE ROAD." WAS THAT A GAFFE OR REFLECTIVE OF HOW HE FELT ABOUT FOUR MURDERED PEOPLE, SOMEBODY'S LOVED ONES AND REMEMBER HE SAID TUES, OCT 16, 2012, "I HAVE TO GREET THOSE COFFINS." HAVE TO? GAFFE OR REFLECTION OF " I'D RATHER BE PLAYING GOLF, KISSING BABA WAWA OR VISITING DAVID LETTEREVERYMAN???????? PS I LIKE SMART, DOWN-TO-EARTH FARGAS-WANT HIGHER RE TAXES-LIKE 3X-4X? THEN VOTE FOR BISS-HE ALREADY SAID HE WILL RAISE RE TAXES.

Couldn't he at least said "Avery" binder. The real point is that no one, especially the wiser sex, wants to work with the likes of Mitt Romney and his goons. Betsy and Sal, could you cover next Romney's pious smirk?

If I remember correctly from that debate, Romney said he went to several "Women's Groups" and it was THE women's groups that brought him binders full of women. So Romney is a misogynist for actually going to women to find qualified women to work on his staff in Mass. Why is this even a discussion?

No, I can trust Don Draper. But then again, Don's not a politician.

Why is it OK for white folks to vote for white candidates, and it's a problem when black folks vote for black candidates? JUS ASKIN!

Farkas, who ARE you? An Ohioan? A Chicagoan? Doesn't matter--you're a wannabe career politician who couldn't even get the Chicago Tribune to take you seriously. Why is your past hidden on the web? No Wikipedia biography? Odds are that you were recruited by the Tea Party lunatics who want to colonize every county in the union. You're a disgrace and clearly have no emotional ties to the people of Glenview.