Hilary competes in political 'all-boys club'

Democrat Hilary Clinton yesterday urged women voters to rally behind her campaign against "the boys' club of presidential politics" two days after male rivals attacked her repeatedly at a debate.

The front-runner among Democrats seeking the presidential nomination in the November 2008 elections - and the only woman seeking the job - rallied enthusiastic students at her alma mater Wellesley College, a leading liberal arts school outside Boston.

"In so many ways, this all-women's college prepared me to compete in the all-boys club of presidential politics," the former First Lady told hundreds of students.