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Women push for winnable candidacies in 1970s era politics
The piece profiles Liz Carpenter advocating for women in U S politics. She highlights crossing party lines for a competent woman candidate, cites collaborations with Bella Abzug and Frances Farenthold, and supports Shirley Isholm. Carpenter lists four no nos for male candidates and critiques male chauvinism in politics.
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Carpenter
New York City
Bella Abzug
National Women’s Political Caucus
Texas
Frances “Sissy” Farenthold
Lone Star
Mississippi
Fannie Lou Hamer
Senate
Shirley Isholm
Kay Bailey
Ann Armstrong
Republican National Committee
Liz