Geraldine Ferraro Interview : Pt 2

Linda Wertheimer (o/s) notes current candidates running for President are discussing disarmament, nuclear war, peace, education, asks U.S. House Representative Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY) if the female vote will be the deciding factor in the 1984 Presidential election. Rep. Ferraro thinks women have already made a difference in '82 elections, believing that women were deciding factor in New York and Ohio gubernatorial races. Women will vote for a strong candidate who stands strong on issues they deem important, and will not only look out for their economic well-being now but in the future as well. Ferraro is concerned about the "middle class suburban housewife," who feels comfortable in their position not to vote. If they can be convinced to vote, then the female vote will effect the 1984 election.