Funeral services for former vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro were held Thursday morning in New York.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks with CNN's Don Lemon about her close friend Geraldine Ferraro.
Geraldine Ferraro led the way for women in politics as the first female major-party nominee for the office of vice president of the United States in 1984. In her vice presidential campaign, Ferraro confronted substantial gender-related obstacles, including the daunting challenge of proving that she was tough enough for the job.
Former vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro, who died on Saturday at age 75 of the incurable blood cancer called multiple myeloma, and Richard J. "Rick" Corman, 55, whom FORTUNE profiled in its March 21 issue, knew each other because they had met at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, where both were fighting this killer disease. They in fact had the same set of doctors, Kenneth Anderson, director of the institute's multiple-myeloma practice, and his colleague, Paul Richardson.
CNN's Don Lemon speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Charles Rangel and Eliot Spitzer about Geraldine Ferraro.
It was poignant to learn today of Geraldine Ferraro's passing just as the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee was meeting to discuss the upcoming 2012 election cycle.
Walter Mondale recalled Saturday why he chose Geraldine Ferraro to be his running mate in the 1984 presidential election.
People.com: Geraldine Ferraro Diesupdated: Sun Mar 27 2011 07:52:00
The first woman to run for Vice-President of the United States was 75
Each month in 2008, CNN Student News will be "Talking Democracy" by introducing an election-related topic on the show and online. From caucuses to conventions and primaries to polls, CNN Student News will be breaking down these election-year concepts for students and teachers. Use this page to check your results after answering questions about the presidential election process.
After two years of talking about the 2008 presidential campaign ad nauseam, I still get one question repeatedly: Is America ready yet?
Robert Barnett, a prominent Washington attorney, has worked on eight national presidential campaigns, focusing on debate preparation. He played the role of George H.W. Bush in practice debates with Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 and with Michael Dukakis in 1988, and practice debated Bill Clinton more than 20 times during the 1992 campaign. He also played the role of Dick Cheney in 2000 and 2004 and helped prepare Hillary Clinton for 23 primary debates for the 2008 nomination. Barnett spoke with CNNI's Michael Holmes.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set the tone for how she would approach Thursday night's vice presidential debate before it began.
Gov. Sarah Palin says Sen. John McCain will fight for middle class America.
The campaign can't afford to ignore the sudden political superstar, but going after her head-on could be just as risky
It happens once every four years: Political pundits, news junkies and water cooler crowds obsess over whom the presidential contenders will pick to be their No. 2.
Randi Rhodes has quit the Air America radio network, a week after it suspended her for using a derogatory word for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton during an event in San Francisco
Anderson Cooper talks with his guests about the impact of Geraldine Ferraro's resignation from the Clinton campaign.
Sen. Hillary Clinton apologized to a gathering of black newspaper publishers Wednesday for a top fundraiser's controversial comments that Sen. Barack Obama's race has helped his candidacy.
Former congresswoman and vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro is resigning her fundraising position with Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign after controversial comments she made about Clinton's rival, Sen. Barack Obama.
Geraldine Ferraro defends her controversial comments in an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer.
Geraldine Ferraro defended her controversial comment that Sen. Barack Obama's campaign was successful because he was black, telling an interviewer Tuesday that she was being attacked because she was white.
Former U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro is stepping down from Sen. Hillary Clinton's finance committee after drawing fire for remarks about Sen. Barack Obama amidst a tough Democratic presidential campaign
The following profiles feature prominent women in the fields of politics, law, sports, science and business.
When we were kids, my brother and I used to always get our butts whipped by my dad for hitting my sister, LeVita.
The following profiles feature prominent women in the fields of politics, law, sports, science and business.
Geraldine Ferraro, the first and only woman nominated to the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party, remains an inspiration to women aspiring to success in all walks of life.
Geraldine Ferraro, the first and only woman nominated to the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party, remains an inspiration to women aspiring to success in all walks of life.
Kerry over? Not.updated: Mon Sep 13 2004 11:34:00
Back before becoming a syndicated wise guy, I was lucky enough to work in political campaigns, including three presidential races, where you can learn an awful lot in a large hurry about human nature.
This week in The Inside Edge, I complete "Top 11" list for the Democratic ticket.
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Fortune: Political spielsupdated: Mon Apr 01 1985 00:01:00
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