People hold dear what they need in their lives. A woman being elected isn't something to crow about. Thatcher was elected in the UK, and she destroyed many poor people, and in the process of doing that created many more to destroy. If it's necessary to laud women who have been barrier breakers for the equalization of gender influence and strength, I would wonder why Bella Abzug hasn't been mentioned.

Ferraro had guts, and she was human. I'm sorry she's passed.