Conversation so far:
Where was Geraldine Ferraro a commentator?
In February 1996, Ferraro joined the high-visibility CNN political talk show Crossfire, as the co-host representing the "from the left" vantage.
Was her second senate run successful?
In the September 15, 1998 primary, she was beaten soundly by Schumer by a 51 percent to 26 percent margin.
Anything notable about her career as commentator?
She kept her brassy, rapid-fire speech and New York accent intact.
Was she popular on CNN?
The show stayed strong in ratings for CNN, and the job was lucrative.

Question: What was notable about her political career?
Self-contained rewrite: What was notable about Geraldine Ferraro political career?