Being a Woman in Politics Is an Unfair… Advantage?
Friday, November 23rd, 2007
Meet Michelle Bruce [courtesy of R.O. Youngblood and Southern Voice]. Four years ago, she was elected to the City Council of Riverdale, Georgia (population: 15,000). This year, she faced 2 competitors for that coveted slot, and, although she garnered the most votes, she faces a runoff in 11 days. Why do we care? Well, the 3rd place finisher, Georgia Fuller, is suing, claiming Michelle misled voters about her gender. We explain more after the jump.










