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Governor Richards redefined feminine leadership and oratory style. She blended traditionally feminine traits such as nurturing and relationship building with traditionally masculine traits such as assertiveness and speaking directly and with candor. She was an inspiration to female voters and commanded the attention of male voters. Governor Richards successfully navigated the cutting edge that divides being "too masculine" and not being "too feminine.” Her ability to speak her mind with a refusal to be a soft voice in the background the attention of not only voters, but also lawmakers allowing her to be an agent of change in Texas government.