Condi Rice Possibly at the Top of Romney's Short List for Vice Presidential Running Mate...
by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA
Liberty -vs- Tyranny
Word has it Condi Rice is being considered by Mittens to be his vice presidential running mate. Some sources are even saying that she may top the short list. To which I can only say, if this is true, and Condi ultimately does get the number two slot on the ticket all Romney supporters ought to hope Mittens listens to her counsel. In a nutshell she is eminently more qualified than the top of that ticket will be.
Of course the often incoherent babbling brook of the ill fated republican campaign of 2008 chimed in with her half hearted support of Condi... should Condi eventually be the choice and choose to accept. From my perspective I cannot understand why a women of Condi's intellect and experience would want to consider a run with Mittens. But enough of that.
Condoleezza Rice would be an excellent choice. Unlike Palin she could be president of these United States someday.
Via: Memeorandum
Update:
It was certain to happen. An immensely qualified individual such as Condi Rice is unacceptable by the religious right based solely on her modest pro choice views. Gee, what a surprise.
Romney should chose Rice because of her qualification and on that basis only.
It will be interesting to see how Mittens handles this thinly veiled threat... ""We have taken Governor Romney at his word and therefore believe Secretary Rice will be ruled out of consideration. Secretary Rice's position violates criteria that Governor Romney himself has laid out."
Romney's reputation for flip flopping from time to time is well known. This time a flip flop would be justified for sure. Anybody betting on his decision?
Rational Nation USA
Liberty -vs- Tyranny
Word has it Condi Rice is being considered by Mittens to be his vice presidential running mate. Some sources are even saying that she may top the short list. To which I can only say, if this is true, and Condi ultimately does get the number two slot on the ticket all Romney supporters ought to hope Mittens listens to her counsel. In a nutshell she is eminently more qualified than the top of that ticket will be.
Of course the often incoherent babbling brook of the ill fated republican campaign of 2008 chimed in with her half hearted support of Condi... should Condi eventually be the choice and choose to accept. From my perspective I cannot understand why a women of Condi's intellect and experience would want to consider a run with Mittens. But enough of that.
The Hill - Sarah Palin thinks Condoleezza Rice would make a "wonderful" vice president, and dismissed concerns that the former of secretary of State might not oppose abortion rights.
“I think that Condoleezza Rice would be a wonderful vice president,” Palin told Fox News on Thursday night. She compared Rice's past experience favorably to that of Obama.
The Drudge Report on Thursday reported that Rice has emerged as the front-runner in the Mitt Romney campaign's search for a VP. Rice has previously told CBS News "there is no way I will do this," speaking of becoming Romney's running mate. But it is not unusual for the eventual choice to publicly refuse the job initially.
Rice might not be popular with all evangelicals due to what she has called her "mildly pro-choice" views. Most of the large anti-abortion-rights groups, such as National Right to Life, Americans United for Life and the Susan B. Anthony List, have united behind Romney for president, but Rice as running mate might compromise the support of their members.
But Palin dismissed concerns over Rice's stance on the subject.
“I would certainly prefer a presidential and vice presidential candidate who had that respect for all innocent precious purposeful human life,” Palin said. “We need to remember, though, that it’s not the vice president that would legislate abortion and that would be Congress’s role, and we’ll keep that in mind.”
Rice has noted that she believes in building a "culture of life," and is for parental notification and against late-term abortions. In 2008, she indicated she does not support overturning Roe v. Wade.
Condoleezza Rice would be an excellent choice. Unlike Palin she could be president of these United States someday.
Via: Memeorandum
Update:
It was certain to happen. An immensely qualified individual such as Condi Rice is unacceptable by the religious right based solely on her modest pro choice views. Gee, what a surprise.
Politico - The anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List released a statement this morning declaring Condoleezza Rice "unqualified" to serve as Mitt Romney's running mate.
Reacting to the eruption of Condi-for-veep speculation, SBA List president Marjorie Dannenfelser pointed out that Romney has pledged to choose an opponent of abortion as his vice president.
"Former Secretary Rice's position on the sanctity of human life makes her an unqualified candidate for Governor Romney to choose as a running mate (emphasis mine}. Throughout the campaign, including at the Palmetto Freedom Forum last September, he has pledged to us in no uncertain terms that he would choose a pro-life running mate," Dannenfelser said. "We have taken Governor Romney at his word and therefore believe Secretary Rice will be ruled out of consideration. Secretary Rice's position violates criteria that Governor Romney himself has laid out."
It's a small down payment on the blowback Romney would feel if he actually chose Rice, and a perfect illustration of why precious few think he ever would.
Romney should chose Rice because of her qualification and on that basis only.
It will be interesting to see how Mittens handles this thinly veiled threat... ""We have taken Governor Romney at his word and therefore believe Secretary Rice will be ruled out of consideration. Secretary Rice's position violates criteria that Governor Romney himself has laid out."
Romney's reputation for flip flopping from time to time is well known. This time a flip flop would be justified for sure. Anybody betting on his decision?
Maybe they want to do what they can to save the country from the male ninpcompoops at the top of the tickets.
ReplyDeleteAnd nincompoops they certainly are Gorges.
DeleteThis would be a "hail Mary" on a par with that Roger Staubach to Drew Pearson pass in the 1975 NFC title game. Not just on the abortion issue but her long-standing associations with President Bush as well. I just can't see it happening.
ReplyDeleteshe is well qualified in terms of foreign affairs, there i'll agree. how well qualified she is in domestic affairs is the question. if Romney was wise enough to get her back into government i don't believe the office of the VP is the place to get the most out of her talents.
ReplyDeleteshe has the brains as well as the self esteem to be a leader and the role of the VP is not a role of leadership.
That is a question I believe she would prove to answer favorably. Again, more qualified than GWB or Obama quire likely, But we would have to see.
DeleteThe VP position is, as you have pointed out not a role of leadership. It is, or at least can be a good training experience for the right person who possesses leadership skills and ability.
Given current field of misfits, incompetents, flip floppers, spinners, and general do nothings in the national political arena Condi would be a breath of fresh air at almost any role.
Then maybe we could convince FOX to encourage the babbling brook seek another line of work.
Ya know Will I never gave it a serious thought about Condi's association with GWB. I mean she is much brighter, and certainly more articulate, than either GWB or Mittens.
ReplyDeleteI guess I keep forgetting the general voting population may not look at it that way however.
Oh, did I forget to mention it is quite possible she is brighter than Mr. Obama as well.
While I'm not a big fan of Condi Rice (or neocons, in general), I will agree with you that she's definitely smarter than Bush and probably smarter than Obama.
DeleteShe is brilliant and more qualified than just about every other name batted around for either President or Vice President. I am willing to take a chance on having some one that is able to assemble two thoughts into a reasonable argument. Everyone is looking for a golden bullet and it doesn't exist. I would love a mythical Warrior of Justice and the American Way to fly into the scene, but it isn't going to happen. Mitt is the current choice and he needs to build a solid team of experts in all fields, so Rice as VP is a pretty good start. Then pick other smart people that are strong enough to put this country in the right direction and have experience outside the halls of academia. Sure a couple of eggheads are okay, but you also need people that have worked for a living as part of the team.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of one issue voters out there and they are going to stay home if you put her on the ballot, but there are a lot of independents that might actually get excited to see Mitt building a solid team and showing signs that he might actual do something positive in office. There are a lot of anti-Obama people in the middle that swing elections, so give them reasons to swing your way vice running them off for not being purists of this or that. People want a plan that improves their future and they really don't give a crap who leads them (see 2008).
Hear Hear! You're spot on.
DeleteBut Gary Johnson still gets my vote. It is highly unlikely Mittens can, or will pull a team together that can do the job of addressing what ails the country.
I have to dream that we can turn this mess around by forcing change through our choice of Congressman and Senator. The Romney Team just needs to follow their lead.
DeleteI share your desire and dream for a turn around. Putting the nation back on a path to prosperity , intellectual and political honesty, and working to insure our republic survives as we've known it for another 234 years.
DeleteI'm not hopeful. Romney is no more the answer than Obama is. Johnson might be. So in that direction I cast my support and my vote.
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