Some of Coakley's struggles reflect, I think, a common hazard for female politicians. Because they are judged more harshly than their male counterparts, they struggle to project competence, seriousness, earnestness. They work within the mainstream, the better to not be dismissed.And then they find themselves branded as"too cautious,'' even "boring.''in a state that has only sent men to the Senate. |
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Margaret Bassett passed away August 21, 2011. She was a treasured member of the Opednews.com editorial team for four years.
Margaret Bassett--OEN editor--is an 89-year old, currently living in senior housing, with a lifelong interest in political philosophy. Bachelors from State University of Iowa (1944) and Masters from Roosevelt University (1975) help to unravel important requirements for modern communication. Early introduction to computer science (1966) trumps them. It's payback time. She's been "entitled" so long she hopes to find some good coming off the keyboard into the lives of those who come after her.