Analysis: Geraldine A. Ferraro obit (from Meghan Nelson's Blog)

The Geraldine A. Ferraro obit from the New York Times followed the typical New York Times style.

The lead follows the New York Times style of name, distinguishing characteristic, when she died but did not include her age. Instead they make her age a separate paragraph.

The obit used quotes from Ferraro, publications written about her over the years, her family and politicians she worked with throughout her life.

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