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Beyond this tier of vice-presidential possibilities, the roster of women prospects thins rapidly. Even women with national experience have nagging liabilities. Four-term Maryland Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski, 48, for example, is too abrasive and pro-union (she has a 100% AFL-CIO rating) to help a national ticket. Others, like Connecticut's freshman Congresswoman Barbara Kennelly, 48, simply lack seasoning. "Potential vice-presidential candidates have got to have experience," says Betty Smith, Democratic state chairman for Northern California. "There are very few women who are in that position right...
...Hawaii: precinct caucuses, first step in a two-tier selection process that ends at May 27 state convention. Winner bonus, 27 delegate selected; 13 at district level, 6 at large, and 8 unpledged...
...Nevada: precinct caucuses. First step in a three-tier selection process that ends at state convention May 4-6, 20 delegates selected: 11 district, level, four at large, and 5 unpledged...
...Oklahoma: precinct caucuses, first step in a four-tier selection process that culminates in state convention May 5. 53 delegates selected; 29 district level, 14 at large, and 10 unpledged...
...Washington: precinct caucuses, first step in a three-tier process culminating in a state convention June 10 70 delegates selected 41 at district level. 20 at large, and 9 unpledged...