President Condi Rice? Dick Morris - The HILL article

[MacUser]

President Condi Rice? Dick Morris - The HILL article

To stop Hillary, draft Condi
As she tours the continent after her Senate confirmation, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is like a rock star — her every movement, her every meeting covered by an adoring media.

..The political fact is that a Rice candidacy would destroy the electoral chances of the Democratic Party by undermining its demographic base. John Kerry got 54 percent of his vote from three groups that, together, account for about a third of the American electorate: African-Americans, Hispanics and single white women. Rice would cut deeply into any Democrat’s margin among these three groups and would, most especially, deny Clinton the strong support she would otherwise receive from each of them.

Rice’s credentials for a candidacy are extensive and will grow throughout her tenure at the State Department. As former chancellor of Stanford University, she would have much in common with the pre-political careers of Woodrow Wilson and Dwight Eisenhower, presidents of Princeton and Columbia universities. Her service as national security adviser during a war and her current efforts as secretary of state demonstrate her ability to handle crises and to conduct herself with dignity and impact on the world stage.

As a social conservative and deeply religious person, she would face no bar in winning the votes of the Christian right, so crucial to winning the Republican nomination. Unlike former New York Mayor Rudy Guiliani (R) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) — both of whom could probably win in November — she would be very attractive to the pro-life, anti-gun-control, anti-affirmative-action base of the GOP.

America longs to put the period on the disgraceful chapter in our nation’s history that began when the first slave arrived at Jamestown, Va., more than 400 years ago. We also want to send a message to every girl, and every African-American or Hispanic baby, that there is no ceiling and that you can rise as far as your ability will carry you. The day Condi Rice is sworn in as president, regardless of the fate of her administration, that message and the punctuation of our history of racism will be obvious.

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She is currently NOT Running for President, unlike Hillary Clinton and the First Man.

[Dale]

I've heard some speculating that Dr. Rice would run for president. She has said that she is not interested at this time. At one point, some were speculating she may run against Barbara Boxer or Diane Finestine in California.

Dale

[MrDanger]

I think that she is an amazing woman. Besides, I would like to hear from the NAACP on why they wouldn't support the first true African American candidate for President .

[MacUser]

Absolute dittos on this topic. She is a remarkable poised intelligent individual.

[TC]

She is very smart and is very focused on the task which she is working... I am just not sure she could win.

I think she would get a lot of votes, but she would not get enough of the black vote because she is not considered black since she is conservitive.. Just look how they treated her during her confermation hearings...

The black vote and the womens vote will almost always go to the liberals no matter how bad they are. The sad thing is I would rather have her than McCain he is a liberal in a GOP suit, and Rudy is about the same.. And at this point there is no other clear leader... But I think she would make a great VP and the votes she would bring would be a good addition.

[Mole_J]

I think she could win if she was to run for President. I think she would split the black vote and women's vote (even running against Hiliary). I think Hiliary is starting to position herself for a run at the President, but hopefully she will lose the New York Senate race in 2006, but I doubt it. I think Hiliary would have to much of a negative turn out to win a Presidental election.

I would imagine Bush would pick someone he would like to see be President after him. Almost every President who has been elected twice has done it as it is usually their Vice President. Since Cheney is not going to run for President, the only other big name I can see Bush picking someone out of his administration is Condi Rice. Of course this is only if Bush choses to do this.

If you have an interest in politics, 2008 is going to be a great year as it will be open in both the Democrat and Republician parties. It will be interesting to see who wins the nomination in each party.

[Shellie]

I would without a second thought.

I have always said that I would never vote for a woman president. That is before Condolezza Rice.

She has proven herself over and over.

[PreacherBoy]

I predict that somewhere in mid-term, Cheney will resign. Bush will then have an opportunity to hand pick a new VP. This will set the stage for the new VP to run for President.

I am not a prophet, but we'll see.

[MacUser]

Amazing Theory! Lets keep our eyes peeled and see.

[rjjunior]

I predict that somewhere in mid-term, Cheney will resign. Bush will then have an opportunity to hand pick a new VP. This will set the stage for the new VP to run for President.

I am not a prophet, but we'll see.

My thoughts, also! I think it needs to happen in this calendar year, though, so the skepticism has time to wear off a little.

On Condi, I would vote for her if she were the top candidate, but I think she's a better fit for VP.

[Dr. Ron]

Preacherboy,

Man you nailed it. That is why Chenny stayed in the race in the first place. He will resign within 18 months, They just want to give Condi some opportunities to show her strength. I think she has already done so in Europe and Middle East. Her little ...hey guys...in Iran got their attention.

In 2006.... Condi Rice or Bill Frist for VP and then the ticket will flesh out from there. By the way.....no way Hillary will be president. She still hasn't brought back all the silverware to the White House.