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The White House revealed Thursday that President Barack Obama believes women should be admitted to the all-male Augusta National Golf Club, site of the Masters golf tournament. The club still has the right to make its own decision, but "[Obama's] personal opinion is women should be admitted to the club," spokesman Jay Carney said during the Tuesday White House briefing. When later asked if Obama would play at a men-only club, Carney said the president had not specifically addressed that scenario during their conversation on the subject. The White House's statements come amid a coordinated effort by the Democratic Party and the Obama campaign to label the Republican Party as anti-woman. Carney was also asked to explain Thursday why the White House is choosing to host a forum on Women and the Economy Friday. But Carney offered no direct explanation for the focus, and responded by saying that other sectors of the population will be the centerpiece of future events. A Gallup poll of...