The double standard is alive and well in the news business. Or is it?

Candy Crowley's appointment as anchor of CNN's "State of the Union" - she debuts Sunday -- has re-ignited that contentious debate. Particularly among women.

To wit: Would Crowley have been chosen if she hadn't dropped major poundage over the past year, or is the fact that she was chosen a sign that networks have moved beyond judging on-air women by their dress size? More from Gail Shister.