Age might be a mitigating factor, as would their relative moderation. But if Republicans want women who can seriously, intellectually grapple with issues, Governor Jodi Rell and maybe Governor Linda Lingle warrant closer attention. I admit, I know rather little of Lingle, except that she is fairly moderate and manages to gain a substantial amount of Democratic and Independent support.
She helped restore integrity to her party in a state where its reputation had been sullied by scandal and corruption.
She has been willing to stand up to her party when called for.
She works well with Democrats and Independents...yet remains popular among all but the most right wing Republicans.
Alas, she does not pass the anti abortion rights and anti gay litmus tests.
I like Rell, but she's a Democrat basically. She'd never pass through the primaries. I bet she's to the left of Giuliani as far as liberal Republicans goes.
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