But why can't Romney understand that flexibility to ALL workers is what is best for women and helps close that gap? I see a LOT of women with flex schedules now, which is great. But what a lot of women need is an equally flexible schedule for their partners so that they aren't doing it all alone.

Giving preferential treatment to women in the workforce isn't equality. Equality is fighting for reasonable labor laws for ALL workers, not just women. Paternity leave for men, without judgement; paid time off/flex schedules for men so that they can deal with family illness/emergencies/etc.; and moving past the boys club that is after hours networking. Understanding that kids need their fathers as much as they need their mothers. Not holding back any worker who values family above business.

That is what will shatter the glass ceiling. Equal working rights for both sexes.