Susan Carroll : Obama , Christie working together after Sandy are for women today . She says it 's because women live by different rules -- like cooperation -- than men . She says women are sent message . First , they want strong social safety net . Carroll : Women reject consensus , particularly on reproduction , as problem - solving leaders .
Susan Carroll : Obama , Christie working together after Sandy resonated for women voters . She says it 's because women motivated by different things -- like cooperation -- than men . She says women voters sent message . First , they want strong social safety net . Carroll : Women reject extremism , particularly on reproduction , want problem-solving leaders .