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Wednesday, January 09, 2008

CFAW President Faye Wattleton quoted in NY Sun on sexism and ageism in ‘08 presidential race

CFAW President Faye Wattleton was quoted in a New York Sun article, “A Wrinkle of Hope in New Hampshire” today, which provided candid commentary on the issue of sexism and ageism in the ‘08 presidential race. The article discusses the media’s deconstruction of Sen. Clinton’s heartfelt Q&A in a New Hampshire diner, the far fetched analysis of politicians’ wardrobe choices, and the acknowledgement of few older women leaders in U.S. culture. Wattleton concludes the article with the following excerpt:

True, we have never had an African-American president either. And in a way, Faye Wattleton, president of the Center for the Advancement of Women, says, “Mr. Obama is giving people an excuse not to vote for” Mrs. Clinton.

Read the full NY Sun article here.