Geraldine Ferraro, who made history in 1984 when she was chosen by Democrat Walter Mondale as his vice presidential running mate, decisively lost her political comeback bid in the US Senate race in New York Tuesday, and announced to supporters that this would be her final race. Represenative Charles Schumer won 50 percent of the vote to Ferraro's 27 percent. Schumer will face the republican incumbent, Alfonse D'Amato, in November.
Goodbye, Gerry
Geraldine Ferraro, who made history in 1984 when she was chosen by Democrat Walter Mondale as his vice presidential running mate, decisively lost her political comeback bid in the US Senate race in New York Tuesday, and announced to supporters that this would be her final race. Represenative Charles Schumer won 50 percent of the vote to Ferraro's 27 percent. Schumer will face the republican incumbent, Alfonse D'Amato, in November.
