Clinton shrugs, sees benefits in Trump's personal attacks

[...] Clinton believes that she can turn Trump's deeply personal assaults to her benefit, they say, particularly among suburban women who could be crucial to her hopes in the fall.

Aides at her campaign headquarters in New York have closely studied the various strategies of the Republican primary contenders who tried — and failed — to deflect Trump's insults.

Another influence on Trump, GOP consultant Roger Stone, is known for peddling conspiracy theories about the Clintons and recently came out with a book, "The Clintons' War on Women," that outlines many of the allegations Trump has hinted at already.

[...] she won over female voters in New York after Republican opponent Rick Lazio invaded her personal space during a Senate debate.

"Hillary Clinton has been through a lot of fires in her life and her career," said Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily's List, a Democratic group that backs female candidates who support abortion rights.

[...] Trump's eagerness to make gender a major issue has complicated the delicate balancing act she already faces as the first woman to head a major party ticket.

Another challenge, say some of her aides, is tuning out the sometimes conflicting advice from her vast network of friends, former aides and advisers when they offer guidance on running while female.