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Blanche Lincoln's Lack of Lipstick: It Could Bite Her in the South

I like lipstick. Maybe it's my southern upbringing. The South is still very much a region where image is a daily, conscious effort. And lipstick with its bright, playful shades plays a role. But sometimes, I forget about the lipstick. Once when I worked at the local paper, my boss, a very southern-belle features editor, was obsessed with image. I worked furiously on a story, trying to meet deadline. Suddenly, she clapped her hands at me. I looked up – her desk was across from mine – and she was staring at me. "You need lipstick," she said. "Lipstick?" I asked. "Yes," ...

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