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Condi for Veep?
The double down on Iraq ticket. Condoleezza Rice goes to talk to Grover Norquist:
At the semi-secret gatherings which Republican political hopefuls migrate to to get the blessing of not only Norquist but the diverse parts of the nation's conservative money and political machinery, Norquist gives everyone in the room 3 minutes to pitch their cause or issue. I have attended before, but if one wants to attend again -- no one may write or speak about the internal discussion or who attended.
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As one major Republican operative told me yesterday:
Someone like Condi Rice doesn't go to Grover Norquist's den to talk about the Annapolis Middle East peace process. She's going to secure her future in Republican politics and to position herself as a 'potential' VP candidate on the McCain ticket.
Since Condoleeza's signature issue as Secretary of State is prosecuting the war on terror, this pick would mean that McCain is so not afraid of Iraq, he'll pick one of Bush's top advisers to run with him. I can see it, McCain is that stubborn and determined.
And obviously since Ms. Rice is both black and a woman, she can help neutralize both the Hillary "first woman" and the Barack "first minority" advantages. Which is kind of fun, but I sincerely hope that top decisions that affect our futures aren't made that way. But they probably are.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 4)Tushhog12:14AMMar 28th 2008
Condi won't head the ticket and her balls are bigger tham Mac's, who cares where she stands on abortion etc, she is a hawk. Condi for VP
John Whitehead12:14AMMar 28th 2008
Who cares about her choices. She is a hawk with bigger balls than MAC. Condi for VP
jusino12:19AMMar 28th 2008
How ridiculous to think that the American public would want Ms. Rice as their president. Without Congressional or Executive ex-perience how does she qualify for president should McCain become incapacitated. Terrible choice, nothing more than the same war ticket. The republican party is making it very difficult for this republican to vote for them this election. RJ
I say, says I12:31AMMar 28th 2008
Condolleza Rice would make the most intelligent candidate for any party. Democrats as well as Republicans would vote for her. She is an excellent choice with the most foreign policy connections of any candidate.
I say, says I12:35AMMar 28th 2008
Ms Rice has the most presidential presence of mind of any candidate. I honestly would feel secure if her hand were on the country's tiller.
Robyn12:49AMMar 28th 2008
McCain as President scares the s**t out of me, together with Condi--they scare the LIFE out of me!
jpgoodrow1:00AMMar 28th 2008
THE MAJORITY OF AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET CONDI'S LIES have contributed to the deaths of thousands of Americans.
IF MCCAIN WANTS TO THROW AWAY THE WHITE HOUSE, then by all means, run Condi as his VP. It's about the only way he can lose at this point with the media all but having stolen the Dem nomination for Obama.
jpgoodrow1:04AMMar 28th 2008
I GUARANTEE YOU NO DEMOCRAT WILL EVER VOTE FOR RICE because we watched her tell lie after lie after lie about Iraq which has resulted in the greatest national disaster in American history. More Condi = More Bush = More Lies.
I would not trust Condi to run a popsicle stand, much less the VP's office.
I GUARANTEE YOU MCCAIN WILL LOSE IF CONDI RUNS WITH HIM.
Ed1:13AMMar 28th 2008
Having met her before she became SOS, I think she would be a great, intelligent, capable leader. Even though I am a registered democrat, they have nothing to compare with her. She has a great, honest background.
Mike1:19AMMar 28th 2008
to JPGOODROW - I am sick of hearing this "lies" claim - please detail these "lies" of which you speak?? Condi would be great for our country!!!!
ROB1:36AMMar 28th 2008
I would like to see Bush as VP for McCain I voted for Bush twice and would vote for him a third. But if they want to mix in race and sex into all this Condi would be great or give me Alan Keyes. God bless
Cecil Jones2:22AMMar 28th 2008
Adding Condi is a bad idea for two reasons. First, it threatens the integrity factor of the ticket. All the evidence supporting the invasion of Iraq has been proven to be fradulent. McCain's only advantage is "He didn't do it." Condi did. Second, you are adding race into the Republican Party. Adding diversity will reduce the limited turnout of Republicans. If the party is turned off any more, McCain might not break Ross Perot levels? The double down on Iraq is a bad bet. It's like doubling on an 8 versus a King. Play your hand and see what happens. Iraq like an 8 hand is a loser that could get alot worse. Democrats will reshuffle the deck and make sure everyone knows the rules before bluffing.
Cindy from Oregon2:24AMMar 28th 2008
Rice would finish helping Bush devestate our country. She is about a creepy as you can get. What a disgusting thought.
andy2:40AMMar 28th 2008
I called Andy Card last election and suggested Condie as the VP, now that she has had foriegn policy traing, I believe they WILL WIN with her...end of story. She will harness the female vote and the minority in epic poportions....no matter what the bias media does...in the end they will like her as the VP.
ovrdwg2:40AMMar 28th 2008
Rice as McCain's Veep choice would be about the only way Obama could win in November. The male sexists, Republican crossovers, and "independents" would be in a real dilemma, having gotten Clinton out of the way, only to have Rice on the Republican ticket. White racists would also be in a quandary. In the final analysis, though, the balance might favor Obama--unless his Veep choice proved anathema to a large segment of the electorate. On the other hand, if Clinton somehow got the nomination, the Democrats might have an easier time against a McCain-Rice ticket, again depending on a wise choice for the Veep spot. Don't think it likely McCain will choose Rice, however.
ven parameswaran2:42AMMar 28th 2008
Condi Rice will make a great President. Condi can bring real strength to JohnMcCaine's ticket. She will attract gender and race voters (women and african american)and also intellectual class. John McCaine should consider Condi very seriously. Condi can easily challenge Obama and Clinton. Condi will be a good campaigner for McCaine.
bill b.4:00AMMar 28th 2008
She's the bad news kid. She gets off the plane, waves for a photo op, sits at meeting after meeting with a photo op, then gets back onthe plane and waves goodbye and accomplishes nothing. She's the worst Secretary of State that this country has ever had. She thinks George Bush is her husband. An incompetent delusional single woman is not what we need for Vice President. She's headed straight for a right wing think tank job in Washington after her term ends in January.
mytwocents4:47AMMar 28th 2008
Ms. Rice is an intelligent, talented and professional person. She is no-nonsense and would make an excellent vice-president. As a conservative, I would feel more comfortable voting for McCain if Condi were on the ticket. However, I do not believe that she is seeking the position since she has stated in the past that she is not interested in pursuing the presidency. Contrary to some of the posters here, I do not believe that she is a liar.
truthis5:11AMMar 28th 2008
then..i would vote for grandpa mc cain..he dies in office of natural causes three months in..then..you get your first woman and first african american all in one shot..hollyweird.
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suzanne12:10AMMar 28th 2008
I've always thought she would be great because she's intelligent.