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Wikipedia: Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Anne Ferraro (August 26, 1935 – March 26, 2011) was an American attorney, a Democratic Party politician, and a member of the United States House of Representatives. She was the first female Vice Presidential candidate representing a major American political party.
     
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ANDERSON COOPER 360 DEGREES
Rep. Weiner: “I Have Not Been Honest”; History Lesson; Forensic Evidence in Casey Anthony Trial; Brush with Death
Aired June 6, 2011 - 23:00   ET
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MARY MATALIN, CNN POLITICAL CONTRIBUTOR: You know, it gave the appearance of what we call in the game a Ferraro. You will remember Geraldine Ferraro got out there and stood up and took all the questions until there were none left, very effective political tactic, but—except for it was a—only gave the appearance of a Ferraro.