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October 30, 2006
Government
Article Review #2

Political Opportunity for Women

Summary:
With mid term elections in November the focus has turned to women's participation in politics. This article focuses on some specific women who have laid a path for others to follow; As well as given predictions for the future of women's participation.
Ferraro who ran for vice president back in 1984 is surprised to see that no other women have followed in her foot steps. Ferraro goes on to stay to say that "the glass ceiling in presidential politics will not be broken in her lifetime….". Even with that understanding though she is still determined to spread her message to other women in hopes that a future generation will eventually be able to accomplish a task that she was unable to.
Terry, who was elected as Virginia's first female attorney general in 1985, predicts that despite the obstacles facing women's advancement that there is still hope for the future.
It is predicted......

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