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Editorial
February 15, 1930
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Editorial discusses Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz's announcement as a candidate for California governor, doubting her chances due to gender barriers, age, and political realities, while critiquing demands for equal rights. Notes prior women governors in Texas and Wyoming as exceptions.
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Considerable interest will be added to the gubernatorial race in California if Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz is in earnest about her candidacy, announced yesterday.
There is small chance of her being elected, not that she would not make a good governor, but women have not as yet reached the political strength that ultimately may be theirs. Many of her sister voters will oppose Mrs. Foltz on various grounds, and the size of the male vote she can command is not likely to be large.
True, Texas and Wyoming elected women governors, but the Texas action must be laid to a sort of vindication of Jim Ferguson and the choice of Mrs. Ross in Wyoming was also rather flukey.
Mrs. Foltz' platform will call for "equal rights for men and women, with equal pay for equal work." The latter part may be all right, but if women were accorded the same "rights" as men, they themselves would be the first to object. And if they persist in demanding that they be allowed to descend to man's level, instead of making him come up to theirs, the future is going to be a mess that we don't want to see.
Another barrier against Mrs. Foltz is her age. She is not old enough. An old woman might have a chance for California has had several "old women" governors.
Mrs. Foltz's candidacy will add color to the campaign and we hope she has a good time while seeking the highest political honor in the state.
Considerable interest will be added to the gubernatorial race in California if Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz is in earnest about her candidacy, announced yesterday.
There is small chance of her being elected, not that she would not make a good governor, but women have not as yet reached the political strength that ultimately may be theirs. Many of her sister voters will oppose Mrs. Foltz on various grounds, and the size of the male vote she can command is not likely to be large.
True, Texas and Wyoming elected women governors, but the Texas action must be laid to a sort of vindication of Jim Ferguson and the choice of Mrs. Ross in Wyoming was also rather flukey.
Mrs. Foltz' platform will call for "equal rights for men and women, with equal pay for equal work." The latter part may be all right, but if women were accorded the same "rights" as men, they themselves would be the first to object. And if they persist in demanding that they be allowed to descend to man's level, instead of making him come up to theirs, the future is going to be a mess that we don't want to see.
Another barrier against Mrs. Foltz is her age. She is not old enough. An old woman might have a chance for California has had several "old women" governors.
Mrs. Foltz's candidacy will add color to the campaign and we hope she has a good time while seeking the highest political honor in the state.
What sub-type of article is it?
Feminism
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Women Governors
Feminism
Equal Rights
California Politics
Gubernatorial Race
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz
Jim Ferguson
Mrs. Ross
California Gubernatorial Race
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Skepticism Toward Mrs. Foltz's Gubernatorial Candidacy
Stance / Tone
Dismissive And Sarcastic Toward Women's Political Ambitions
Key Figures
Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz
Jim Ferguson
Mrs. Ross
California Gubernatorial Race
Key Arguments
Women Lack Sufficient Political Strength For Election
Many Women Voters Will Oppose Her
Prior Women Governors In Texas And Wyoming Were Exceptional Cases
Equal Rights Demands Could Lead To Societal Mess
Her Age Is A Barrier As She Is Not Old Enough