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ERIC Number: EJ424224
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Publication Date: 1991
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Vice-Presidential Comedy and the Traditional Female Role: An Examination of the Rhetorical Characteristics of the Vice Presidency.
Bostdorff, Denise M.
Western Journal of Speech Communication, v55 n1 p1-27 Win 1991
Argues that the vice presidency is a traditional female role and that nominees must undergo a sublimation process during their candidacy. Analyzes an apparent aberration in public talk about vice presidential candidates and notes the similarity in rhetorical "rules" impacting the candidacy of both Geraldine Ferraro and Dan Quayle. (KEH)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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