A vice-presidential 'Hail Mary' Sep 1, 2008
In a gymnasium in Dayton, Ohio, where Mr. McCain unveiled his surprise choice, Ms. Palin paid tribute to two Democratic women who paved her way: Geraldine Ferraro, who in 1984 became the first woman on a major presidential ticket, and Ms. Clinton, who narrowly lost the Democratic nomination this year to Mr. Obama. The women of America aren't finished yet, and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all, said Ms. Palin. (Globe and Mail)
An Asymmetric Campaign Sep 1, 2008
Thus insulting Palin, McCain, Mondale and former feminist idol Geraldine Ferraro in two short sentences. The more outwardly calm liberals aren t whining: they re genuinely worried. (Human Events Online)
Gail Collins: McCain's baked Alaska Sep 1, 2008
True, the only nonfamily members other than McCain that Palin really mentioned in her introductory speech were Democrats Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Rodham Clinton ... During that era, women could be excited and moved by symbolic candidacies that promised a better, more inclusive future, like Shirley Chisholm's presidential race and Geraldine Ferraro's presence on the Democratic national ticket. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
More of this story Sep 1, 2008
Palin made an immediate play for support from Democratic women, mentioning that she followed in the footsteps of Geraldine Ferraro, who was the Democratic vice presidential running mate in 1984. She also referred favorably to Sen. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Capitol Hill gets a taste of Hollywood Aug 31, 2008
In 1984, shortly after Geraldine Ferraro was nominated for VP to run with Walter Mondale (they lost badly to Ronald Reagan), a searing media frenzy erupted over her husband's business affairs. Already on day one there are some issues swirling out of the Alaskan mists over Palin's management of the public service in that state. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Women Candidates for Vice President... Aug 31, 2008
In 1984, Democrats nominated Geraldine Ferraro ... He made history by selecting Geraldine Ferraro to run on his ticket. (Suite101.com)
McCain throws Hail Mary in first quarter Aug 31, 2008
In her first national appearance, Palin placed herself in a line of succession that included Geraldine Ferraro. I think the comparison is accurate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Maverick' taps stunner Aug 31, 2008
Palin is the second woman on a major party presidential ticket, after Democrat Geraldine Ferraro in 1984. The McCain campaign has incessantly attacked Obama, a 47-year-old first-term U.S. senator, as "not ready to lead," but some political analysts said the choice of someone younger with less tenure in their current office undercut the experience argument. (Albany Times Union)
McCain-Palin team hits the campaign trail Aug 31, 2008
She also cited Democrats Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Rodham Clinton as female role models in her campaign run, as she did on Friday, singling out Mrs. Clinton for her "determination and grace" during the Democratic primary. Yesterday, that spurred some lusty boos among parts of the partisan crowd, though many other responded with repeated chants of "Sarah!". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
McCain's bold choice Aug 31, 2008
Hillary Clinton and former vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro during her introductory speech set the stage for wooing disaffected Clinton supporters. Palin also is reliably conservative, a nod to the party's base, which has been cool toward McCain. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Choosing Palin a big gamble for McCain Aug 31, 2008
If nothing else, picking Palin might have forever shattered the white male standard for both parties' presidential tickets that has prevailed for more than two centuries, with the lone exceptions of former Vice President Walter Mondale's choice of Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate in 1984 and Obama's own pathbreaking candidacy as the first African American nominee from a major party. While Palin's strongly anti-abortion views and faith have wowed conservative evangelicals, Democrats remain... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Liability or asset? Both sides are left wondering Aug 31, 2008
Her youngest child, Trig, who Governor Palin describes as "her blessing', was born in April with Down syndrome. McCain needs to re-energise the evangelical base, which turned out in force to put George Bush into office twice. But choosing Governor Palin undermines the argument that the Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, is too inexperienced - a central theme of the McCain campaign. Picking someone as inexperienced as Governor Palin - she has been Governor of one of the least populous states in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Local women pleased to see Palin on ticket Aug 31, 2008
Hillary Clinton, who ran a close race with Obama for the Democratic nomination, and Geraldine Ferraro, the first female candidate for vice president. "This time a woman will win," Schimmelpfennig said. (AL.com)
McCain surprises with VP pick Aug 30, 2008
Pawlenty, a close friend of McCain, also had a low national profile and didn't offer the history of Palin; she is the second woman on a major party presidential ticket, after Democrat Geraldine Ferraro in 1984. While saying he knew "very little" about Palin, former Senator David Durenberger of Minnesota, a close friend of both Pawlenty and McCain, said the choice fit the McCain mold. (Boston Globe)
US surprise and praise for Palin Aug 30, 2008
The first was Democrat Geraldine Ferraro, who ran alongside Walter Mondale in 1984. Analysts say Mrs Palin may have been chosen by the McCain campaign as a tactic to win over those Democratic women voters who were disappointed by the defeat of Mrs Clinton by Mr Obama. (BBC News)
McCain's 'Barracuda' Aug 30, 2008
"I can't begin this great effort without honouring the achievement of Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 and of course, Hillary Clinton, who showed determination in her presidential campaign," Mrs Palin said. "It was rightly noted in Denver this week that Hillary left 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling in America. But it turns out the women of America aren't finished yet, and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Profile: Sarah Palin Aug 30, 2008
The only other woman picked as a running mate for a major party was Democrat Geraldine Ferraro, in 1984 ... Mrs Palin also painted herself as picking the torch for women carried before her by Geraldine Ferraro and Mrs Clinton, who spoke of having put 18m cracks in the glass ceiling by her historic run for the Democratic nomination. (BBC News -- Americas)
Maverick McCain Selects Reformer Gov. Palin As VP Aug 30, 2008
A former state champion point guard on the basketball court, she was also a beauty contestant in 1984, the year Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman ever to run on a national ticket. Vacationing on Fire Island this weekend, the Queens democrat says she believes Palin is up to the job. (CBS 2, NY)
All-out battle for women's votes Aug 30, 2008
In 1984, Walter Mondale's choice of Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate shattered a glass ceiling as old as the republic, thrilled feminists and helped create a gender gap among voters that has aided Democrats ever since. That was 24 years before another woman, Sarah Palin, was named to a national ticket, and this time, it is conservatives who think they have seized the political advantage. (MSNBC -- Race)
Local leaders react to McCain VP pick Aug 30, 2008
Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y., the Democratic nominee for vice-president in 1984, and Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y.. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Alaska's Palin Seen As Lure for Aug 30, 2008
" In that regard, Ms. Conway suggested, Gov. Palin might have an edge. She comes from a working-class family, juggles career and motherhood, and has made her way through a male-dominated field. "There's something for everyone," she said. Ms. Conway said she's already noted a marked enthusiasm for the GOP ticket among young conservative women who may not have had reason to relate to Sen. McCain before Friday's announcements. "This is their Geraldine Ferraro moment," she said. "I never anticipated... (Wall Street Journal)
McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Palin for VP Aug 30, 2008
She mentioned Geraldine Ferraro, the Democratic vice presidental candidate in 1984, and Sen. Hillary Clinton, who garnered 18 million primary votes in her unsuccessful run against Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination this year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Palin is McCain's boldest gamble Aug 30, 2008
Palin made a pitch directly to women and especially Democratic women voters by lavishing praise on 1984 Democratic vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro and Sen. Hillary Clinton, who lost the Democratic nomination to Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
McCain's VP promises reform Aug 30, 2008
She mentioned that she followed in the footsteps of Geraldine Ferraro, who was the Democratic vice presidential running mate in 1984, and referred favorably to Sen ... Remember the Geraldine Ferraro was the 1st women VP candidate of a major party in 1984 ... She may be more like Geraldine Ferraro who was an unknown pick. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wooten thrilled Aug 30, 2008
To the one who are mentioning that the Democrats did not chose a woman (Hilary Clinton), remember that the Dems are the first major party to have chosen a woman(Geraldine Ferraro) for their presidential ticket in 1988, and we saw how that turned out ... two words: Geraldine Ferraro. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McCain's surprise VP pick is little-known woman governor Aug 30, 2008
The choice of Palin, who becomes only the second woman ever to join a major-party ticket for the presidency -- Geraldine Ferraro was Democrat Walter Mondale's running mate in 1984 -- immediately brought cheers from Republican leaders and conservatives who had been wary of McCain's more centrist politics. "By selecting a working mother with a track record of getting things done, Senator McCain has once again demonstrated his commitment to reforming Washington," President George W. Bush said in a... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Little-Known Palin May Be Benefit or Bust for McCain's Campaign Aug 30, 2008
The first, then-Representative Geraldine Ferraro of New York, was nominated by the Democrats in 1984. Glass Ceiling. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Palin "risky," but Ferraro "a disaster," says Clyburn Aug 30, 2008
Now Mondale tried to shake things up by going with Geraldine Ferraro. she proved to be a disaster as a running mate. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
McCain picks Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Aug 30, 2008
In 1984, then-Vice President Walter Mondale named Geraldine Ferraro his running mate against President Reagan and Vice President George H.W. Bush. The Democrats lost 49 states in a race considered out of reach against a popular incumbent. (AZCentral -- News)
Palin Pick Surprises Political World Aug 30, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton s (D-N.Y.) primary loss, Palin made explicit references to earlier candidacies by Democrats Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro. Clinton, she noted, had left 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling, and had campaigned with determination and grace. (Roll Call)
MCCAIN CHOOSES Aug 30, 2008
She spoke of "the achievements of Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 and of course ... Sen. Hillary Clinton, who showed such determination and grace in her presidential campaign. Hillary left 18 million cracks in the hardest glass ceiling in America. The women of America aren't finished yet and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all!". Obama's campaign spokesman Bill Burton countered that McCain "put the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience a heartbeat away from... (USA Today)
Palin's Promise Aug 30, 2008
Walter Mondale's picking Geraldine Ferraro took a hammer to America's glass ceiling, but helped little in his quixotic 1984 effort to topple Ronald Reagan. Still, with his choice McCain seems to be trying to galvanize the conservative wing of his party as much as anything else. (Forbes -- Business)
John McCain Picks Alaska Governor Sarah Palin As His Running Mate Aug 30, 2008
Palin is just the second woman to be added to a presidential ticket, following Democrat Geraldine Ferraro, who was the running mate of Vice President Walter Mondale in 1984. Before introducing Palin on Friday, McCain said he'd spent "the last few months looking for a running mate who could shake up Washington and make it work again for the people that are counting on us." He said he had "many good people to choose from, and I am very grateful to all of them and honored by their willingness to... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Who Is Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, McCain's VP Pick? Aug 30, 2008
Following the path into history by becoming the first black man to attain a major party's nomination for president, McCain took his own step into the record book by becoming the first Republican to nominate a woman as his vice president (Geraldine Ferraro was Democratic candidate Walter Mondale's running mate in 1984). The choice sets up a historic election that will either see America's first black president or its first female vice president. (VHI.com -- Music News)
McCain Picks Palin Aug 30, 2008
Geraldine Ferraro, who ran as Walter Mondale's vice presidential candidate, and Sen. Hillary Clinton "who showed such determination and grace in her presidential campaign.". (ABC News)
Curtain call for Clinton's drama Aug 29, 2008
I was there in 1984 as well, just after Geraldine Ferraro sent goose bumps of possibility across the country, saying, "American history is about doors being opened." We were sure it was a beginning. And I was there in 1992, in the aftermath of the Clarence Thomas hearings when angry women energized the Year of the Woman, sending four new women to the Senate. (Boston Globe)
GOP attack dogs are taking their best shots in VP derby Aug 29, 2008
It would have to include Agnew's attack on the press ("nattering nabobs of negativism"), Dole's on Jimmy Carter's Playboy interview ("We'll concede the bunny vote"), and Bush on his debate with Geraldine Ferraro ("kicked a little ass last night"). Dick Cheney, the front man for George W. Bush in past dust-ups with Democrats, is still a hit with Republican audiences. (Boston Globe)
FERRARO: What Hillary's women want... Aug 29, 2008
What Hillary Clinton's women want. " For them - and over the last two weeks I have received hundreds of letters from women who consider themselves PUMAs - nothing Hillary could say or do would move them. They are livid at the sexist way that Hillary was treated by the media, and even angrier at the Obama people, the Democratic National Committee and Howard Dean as chairman, for not speaking up against it. They believe that sexism is larger than this presidential race, that it seeps into the... (The Drudge Report)
Soprano family values Aug 28, 2008
" Check out the inseparable stars who aren't afraid of showing their best bud a little PDA. The torch has really been passed. Bill Clinton gave it up for Barack Obama Wednesday night, making it official that, at least at the top, for now, Democratic unity is complete. What do the remaining Hillary supporters want? Geraldine Ferraro considers this fiery lot. Carlos Delgado capped his 2nd two-homer game of the week with a game-tying solo shot in the eighth Wednesday as the Mets reclaimed a... (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Impressions of convention, Night One Aug 26, 2008
I guess she forgot Geraldine Ferraro was still alive. 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Reporter's Notebook: Senator, You Are No Dan Quayle Aug 26, 2008
Geraldine Ferraro to be the first woman on a national ticket. It was such a novelty at the time that one Republican asked Ferraro if she could bake blueberry muffins. (ABC News)
Rendell: Obama coverage was embarrassing... Aug 25, 2008
Michael Calderone's Blog: Rendell: Obama coverage was embarrassing - Politico. " Rendell, an ardent Hillary Rodham Clinton supporter during the primaries, now backs Obama in the general election. Brokaw and Rendell began debating campaign coverage, including the , and when MSNBC came up, Rendell went after the cable network. MSNBC was the official network of the Obama campaign," Rendell said, who called their coverage "absolutely embarrassing.". (The Drudge Report)
Biden Does Nothing for Obama Aug 25, 2008
Thus he is like so many other recent, and failed, Democrat veep picks: Lloyd Bentsen, Geraldine Ferraro, Joe Lieberman and John Edwards. None of these selections helped their ticket gather those 270 electoral votes or even accomplished the converse: kept their GOP opponents from getting to that magic number. (Newsmax)
Not the first and not the last Aug 23, 2008
Presidential candidates Walter Mondale, Ralph Nader and Eugene McCarthy have had female running mates, Geraldine Ferraro being the most famous, but there are also about 30 other women who have been vice presidential candidates with lesser-known, third-party presidential candidates. If we ever elect a woman president, which seems likely someday, we will not be establishing any worldwide precedents. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Gregoire, Rossi schedule debate Oct. 1 in Yakima Aug 23, 2008
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Aug 22, 2008 12:10 PM:" Well let's see Duh, by your definition all the people who marched and protested the white supremist organization in Longview with me last spring are racists then? Then those in the Obama camp were racists a couple of months ago for calling Geraldine Ferraro, former Liberal Demoncrat VP candidate, racist? And all the people who criticize Rev. Wright are racist? And well let's see if a person says his grandmother was racist does that make him the racist... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bostrack sworn in as new judge Aug 23, 2008
Tears swelled in his eyes when he said speaking at her investiture was a highlight of his career, surpassing his experience working in Chicago on Geraldine Ferraro s failed vice presidential bid in 1984. Baumgart s comments were light-hearted and attracted thunderous laughter when he let slip he plays Santa Claus for Bostrack s 5-year-old twin sons, Jacob and Zachary, who were in the audience. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Backgrounder: how U.S. presidential candidates decide Aug 23, 2008
Walter Mondale tapped Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 because putting the first woman on a national ticket was apparently "an exciting choice.". Whatever criteria are followed, the selection of a vice presidential candidate involves a comprehensive and detailed vetting process, to make sure they would be safe from possible attacks and charges by rivals. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Nancy Pelosi of Kansas Aug 21, 2008
Democratic VP candidate Geraldine Ferraro analyzes the short list of likely candidates with Harry Smith. . (CBS News)
Study Finds Minorities More Likely To Be Paddled Aug 20, 2008
Study Finds Minorities, Kids With Disabilities More Likely To Be Paddled. WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2008. (CBS News -- US)
Why Are All Three Debate Moderators Old White Guys? Aug 20, 2008
Earlier this year when Obama brushed his shoulders off in response to a political attack, few people under 50, certainly not most blacks, viewed it as a sexist gesture; most viewed it as a hip-hop reference to "brushing off the haters." But 73-year-old Geraldine Ferraro didn't see it that way and complained about it for weeks. When Sen. (Slate)
The lingering what-if question: Clinton? Aug 19, 2008
"I've gotten literally hundreds of letters over the last week from women saying they would still love it if she were the nominee, or if he would pick her," said Geraldine Ferraro, a Clinton supporter and the only woman to be on a major-party ticket, as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in 1984. Now if only the two former rivals could get past. (International Herald Tribune)
Who will be the running mates? Aug 17, 2008
By Geraldine Ferraro ... By Geraldine Ferraro ... By Geraldine Ferraro. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Rory Kennedy on Helen Thomas Film, Coming to HBO on Monday: 'The Role of Journalism in a Democracy' Aug 17, 2008
The film does include its share of humor, such as a Thomas appearance on The Daily Show, and her send-up of former Democratic vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro in a Gridiron Dinner show, in which she sings, "Gerry from Queens.". Kennedy did ask Thomas if she ever used her sexuality in the job. (MediaWeek.com)
(?) ABC Finally IDs Spitzer as Democrat, NBC Fails to for Third Night Aug 12, 2008
In a striking resemblance to a pair of recent Saturday Night Live skits, Wednesday's Good Morning America began with a fawning interview of Barack Obama, then grilled Hillary Clinton supporter Geraldine Ferraro ... In a striking resemblance to a pair of recent Saturday Night Live skits, Wednesday's Good Morning America began with a fawning interview of Barack Obama, then grilled Hillary Clinton supporter Geraldine Ferraro ... Co-host Chris Cuomo first congratulated Obama for his Mississippi... (MediaResearch.org)
Veep choice not just politics Aug 11, 2008
Jimmy Carter chose Walter Mondale, who chose Geraldine Ferraro ... For major parties, that has led to the selection of the first woman, Geraldine Ferraro, by Mondale in 1984, and the first Jew, Joseph Lieberman, by Al Gore in 2000. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Who's raising race? The messages loaded into a McCain surrogate's words Aug 7, 2008
It s the place, for example, where Geraldine Ferraro went to hide when she was challenged on her claim that Obama wouldn t be where he was if he weren t black. In fact, as far as I m aware, nobody called Ferraro a racist; to do so would imply knowledge of her most private thoughts, as well as a reassessment of her long career in public life. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
NY POLITICOS ASSEMBLE ON HILL Aug 6, 2008
One district leader: "You can count on me for the future." Hillary: "I'll remember that." Nobu owner Drew Nieporent: "I have jalapeos in the car for you." Hillary: "The safe ones, I hope." Me: "You look like you've lost weight." Hillary: "I'm sure trying." Geraldine Ferraro and she exchanged bearhugs. PAGE 1 > SHARE BOX Show your support. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Exercise democracy - let the conventions decide on VPs Aug 6, 2008
Mondale wanted to be a trailblazer when he chose Geraldine Ferraro. Right, that's the same Ferraro who so embarrassed the Hillary Clinton campaign this year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
VP fever intensifies as conventions draw near Aug 5, 2008
some local reporter who has covered this person for eight or 12 or 16 years might know about and might it get out before the candidate has committed to an embarrassing choice," he said. Before the 1980s, presidential candidates typically did not unveil their running mates until the convention, often on its very last day. Democrats broke this trend in 1984, when Walter Mondale announced his pick of Geraldine Ferraro four days before the start of the San Francisco convention. The Democrats... (CNN -- International)
August is the Time To Take Obama Down Aug 2, 2008
In 1984, the offensive against Geraldine Ferraro crippled Mondale well before Labor Day. In 1988, the pledge of allegiance, revolving door, and Willie Horton ads all ran in the summer. (Townhall.com)
`Hair Triggers' Doom Surrogates for Obama, McCain at First Sign of Trouble Jul 31, 2008
If you took everything that Samantha Power and Jim Johnson and Geraldine Ferraro did, and took it to the 10th power, it still doesn't amount to nothing,'' Carville said. To contact the reporter on this story: in Washington at. (Bloomberg -- US)
VP picks, a classy lawyer, fried pies Jul 25, 2008
At his death, Snow was working through the center on a cancer project with former Democratic VP candidate Geraldine Ferraro. Blaming Southern foods and metro Atlanta s car-crazy culture for obesity is the same as blaming guns for crime. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Brownstein: Reset this presidential campaign Jul 24, 2008
Not long before that were the Wesley Clark and Charles Black gaffes, and the Mike Huckabee, Jay Rockefeller, and Geraldine Ferraro gaffes--not to mention intermittent gaffes by Obama and McCain themselves. The list of people in this campaign who have spent 24 hours deeply, deeply, apologizing for something they've said may soon be longer than the list of people who have not. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Why Obama is off-limits Jul 18, 2008
Very few have criticised Obama on specific policies but instead have focussed like Jesse Jackson, Ralph Nader and Geraldine Ferraro - on superficial topics such as race and identity. As the positive responses to the latest - in which Obama is portrayed as living in a fantasy land and gliding around on a unicorn - show, Obama supporters do not mind some scrutiny, so long as it is fair. (guardian.co.uk)
Strategist: McCain Should Pick VP Candidate He Knows Jul 17, 2008
As examples, Geraldine Ferraro and Spiro Agnew became basic distractions to their principals, Khachigian says. What McCain ought to be looking at is someone who meets minimum standards of obviously, knowledge and capability, and campaigning ability, and perhaps with some geographic logic to him or her, Khachigian says. (Newsmax)
