Ferraro paved the way for women in politics

On the evening of Oct. 11, 1984 TV news networks prepared to air the live vice presidential debate pitting Geraldine Ferraro against George H.W. Bush. The big question for those viewing the 90-minute event: Would Ferraro keep her steely composure, or would she stumble on this national stage? Ferraro "didn't crumble," said Robin Kolodny, associate professor of political science at Temple. "People were looking for some sign of stereotypical weakness, and she didn't give it to them. She had the moxie to go the distance."
March 27, 2011 | Philadelphia Inquirer