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    Ferraro Defends Controversial Comments on Barack Obama
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    But she also echoed remarks of feminist leaders like Gloria Steinem, who argued in the New York Times that Obama would not have succeeded if he were a woman because gender is "the most restricting force in American life." "Sexism is a bigger problem" Ferraro argued. "It's OK to be sexist in some people's minds. Full Article at Malaysia Sun
    Sexism is a bigger problem
    Geraldine Ferraro – Geraldine Ferraro SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
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Ferraro Defends Controversial Comments on Barack Obama
  1. That is a really outrageous and offensive comment ... I think if Sen. Clinton is serious about putting an end to statements that have racial implications, that diminish Barack Obama because he's an African-American man, then she ought to really repudiate this comment, and make it clear there is no place...
    Susan E. Rice – Susan E. Rice SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  2. Am I pointing out something that doesn't exist?
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  3. Racism works in two different directions. I really think they're attacking me because I'm white. How's that?
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  4. In all honesty, do you think that if he were a white male, there would be a reason for the black community to get excited for a historic first?
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  5. It's OK to be sexist in some people's minds. It's not OK to be racist.
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  6. He knows damn well that the best thing to do in a situation like this is to come back and hit with race
    Geraldine Ferraro – Geraldine Ferraro SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  7. I do not agree with that ... It is regrettable that any of our supporters on both sides, because we've both had that experience, say things that kind of veer off into the personal. We ought to keep this on the issues.
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  8. If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman (of any color), he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept.
    Geraldine Ferraro – Geraldine Ferraro SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago
  9. When you wink and nod at offensive statements, you're really sending a signal to your supporters that anything goes
    David Axelrod – David Axelrod SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 20 months ago

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