The presidential personality test

Freud would have had a field day dissecting the current race for the White House. Just imagine the pronouncements he might have made on Barack Obama's parentage, John McCain's family, and the Clinton marriage. 

Still, despite his absence, the psychologists soldier on. In this interesting Slate article, Emily Yoffe applies one form of personality analysis to the candidates.

Ever wondered about the masculine side of Hillary Clinton? Or why John McCain is willing to take the risks that he does? Well, these profiles of the Idealist, Artisan and Guardian just might answer your questions. No prizes for guessing who falls into the first category though.

Alice Fishburn