PBS SOT George HW Bush v Geraldine Ferraro debate 1984<br/>1.11 "Let me just say, first of all, Vice President Bush that I almost resent your patronizing attitude, (APPLAUSE) that you have to teach me about foreign policy."<br/><br/>As the first woman Vice Presidential candidate, Geraldine Ferraro made history in an otherwise forgettable election year in 1984. <br/><br/>But since then, few candidates have run with a woman on the ticket and the role of President, or vice president has not gone to a woman. <br/><br/>John McCain picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate in 2008, a controversial pick but Palin was still only the second woman to run for this all-important job in US history.<br/><br/>Matt Klink, GOP STRATEGIST, KLINK CAMPAIGNS<br/> "A vice President can't win you the election, but they can lose you the election."<br/><br/>Joe Biden has committed to picking a woman as his running mate, but how important is it for America's women to have this type of representation in the White House? <br/>SOT 0.55 Sophia, Tampa<br/>"It would mean that there's someone in the White House with power to make changes, who understand my life as a woman or my struggles as a woman."<br/><br/> 1.05 Kelly Johnson, Omaha Nebraska<br/> Female vice president would mean that the doors are opening and the glass ceiling is maybe getting higher or possibly breaking."<br/><br/>Rhona, Omaha Nebraska <br/>1.11 "If he had a female running mate, I think that would be awesome."<br/><br/>For most women, having a woman on the ticket is an added bonus, but what matters the most is experience and suitability for the job. <br/><br/>1.23 Sybil Johnson, Tampa, Florida <br/>"She would have to be the right person, who was not just picked because he was trying to get the vote of black women or more women."<br/><br/> 1.31 Nikita Divine, Seattle, Washington<br/>"I don't think it would be the determining factor, but it would maybe make me consider them more. "<br/><br/>While Biden's choice of a running mate is the talk of politics, a recent poll shows 54% of the likely voters say his running mate will have no impact on how they vote.
