I think another reason why the public is learning to appreciate Hillary is because she is allowing us to see these other sides to her personality. Until a couple of years ago on the campaign trail, I had NEVER heard her laugh. I also don't remember her being funny. When Hillary was First Lady, she was either uber-serious about some important issue or else she looked miserable. She went through some difficult times then, and it showed.

I'm sure this lighter side to her personality has existed all along, but she didn't let it out in public until these last few years. In general, Hillary appears to feel more confident and more comfortable with herself. And again, it shows and the American people are responding to it.

I always knew Hillary had a backbone. I could see that the first time they interviewed her on national TV.