Comments on: Condoleezza Rice Would Consider VP Job

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:54:17 +0000

You know, you all make good points, yet how much of this is what Condi thinks or what Bush thinks. Remember that Condi gets her orders from Bush and has to ask him for things. It might be that she is blinded as much by Washington power as every other politician. I personaly like her. Hearing that she is not doing her duty really bugs me. I wouldn’t vote for a McCain/Rice ticket either. GO MITT FOR VP!

By: SGS

SGS — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:44:30 +0000

Here is an sample of what Chinese government did last Christmas — here. The Dept of State has not say a word about this. There have been a few abominations since then, and the DoS still says nay a word.

Anyway, sorry, but no, I won’t vote for McCain/Rice, as they both lack greatly the moral leadership.

By: SGS

SGS — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:35:50 +0000

Rice has disappointed me greatly this year. As part of China’s “clean” Olympics image, the country has busted so many religious leaders — partly why Tibeon was in revolution, but those top monks were not the only leaders who were captured; many Christian pastors and their active members were too. The US Department of State have been absolutely silent on those arrests, even after many letters from the members of organizations like Family Research Council. A couple of Congressmen did ask Rice directly for her respond. She and her staff has been absolutely non-responsive. There was not a peep of word out of this department about the human rights Chinese government has violated so far this year. She is NOT A LEADER we could look up if she could not object to such a basic rights!!!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:58:18 +0000

If we are going to have a VP with close ties to the Bush Administration, we might as well go with Jeb Bush.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:17:19 +0000

McCain’s VP winning or loosing in 2012 will be dependent of one thing and one thing only. How widely or wildly popular that person is.

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:40:28 +0000

Condi is an articulate and intelligent woman, but she is just as unqualified and inexperienced in the ways of the world as Obama and Hillary. She certainly has mastered her niche, but it is a very narrow one.

Also, her connection to the Bush presidency and its foreign policy decisions will make it extremely hard for McCain to fight the charge of being labeled the Bush 3rd term. They are trying to get that argument to stick.

Another argument the other side is going with is McCain’s inexperience or ignorance as to economic issues and Condi does not help him in that regard at all.

Additionally, she is quite moderate to liberal when it comes to social issues and considers herself pro-choice. That won’t be too helpful either.

Also, sadly, we have to consider the fact that many of those dems who will cross over and vote for McCain will do so merely because of the color of Obama’s skin. Having Condi on our ticket may keep them at home (although who really wants those types anyway?).

Clearly, Mitt is the best choice for VP. If McCain doesn’t choose Mitt, part of me will hope McCain loses and then Mitt runs in 2012.

Do people think McCain’s VP — win or lose — will have the inside track to the nomination in 2012?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:33:54 +0000

I also don’t think she has a problem with Israel.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:30:23 +0000

Want some on with conservative credentials, black and a women who is strong somewhat on fiscal concerns. I think Angela McGlowan would be a better choice.

By: nowandlater

nowandlater — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:18:46 +0000

Don’t worry. Binyamin Netanyahu will just appear on all the cable shows and say how he was mistreated by Condi Rice and has hurt Israel and she will be toast. No Israel supporter will back her. She will be radioactive.

By: Matt A.

Matt A. — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:21:55 +0000

Rice? NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

A highly respectable and intelligent woman - but a very poor choice for VP and heir apparent of the party.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:10:10 +0000

Condi’s a natural choice, given the fact that we will face an African-American or a woman in the fall.

But…..

Condi’s area of expertise is foriegn policy. Also considered McCain’s strong point. So, do we really need a Foriegn Policy/Foriegn Policy ticket, or do we need a Foriegn Policy/Economic ticket, or do we need a Maverick/Conservative ticket?

Haven’t decided what I think really. If only Condi was an economic guru with more bona-fide conservative credentials.
Still, she is widely liked! We could do worse

By: Marybeth

Marybeth — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:09:35 +0000

No, no, NOOOOO to Rice. She has been a terrible disappointment at State.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:05:09 +0000

Mit 10- I completely agree with all that you said.
In addition, at a time when President Bush’s approval ratings are low, would Rice on the ticket really help McCain win, or would it remind skeptics of the current administration that the GOP is the party of Bush? This is something important to consider. With the Obama/Wright story and Hillary’s “misstatement”, McCain may just win the Presidency. It is my opinion that with Romney, McCain has an even better opportunity to win. McCain is already known to be strong on national security: the same base that Rice would play too. Romney better balances the ticket–plus gives McCain a shot at blue states Michigan and Massachusetts.While I admire Rice, I’m not sure she will draw the same support.

By: KKSM

KKSM — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:00:09 +0000

I like George Bush, but I cannot help but wonder if she could boost or hurt the ticket being so affiliated with the GWB admin for so long. I have to wonder that. That being said, if there has to be a woman in there somewhere, I would much prefer her over just about any other woman that I can see out there in the public eye and political arena… mostly the one out there now… not at all a good choice to my way of thinking!

By: MIT 10

MIT 10 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:28:41 +0000

I admire Condoleezza Rice and maybe some would think she is a wise choice for the VP. But I wonder if she would attract the conservatives the way Romney would. I think the economy will begin to emerge as a big issue in this campaign and I think Romney could really be a strength to a republican ticket.