UPI: Women making strides in public office

June 20, 2011, United Press International

Female gubernatorial candidates states face barriers but their gender may have become a “strategic asset” in their appeal to U.S. voters, a study has found.

A study by the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, released Monday, indicated 2010 was a turning point showing gains for women running in gubernatorial campaigns.

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