President Condi !!

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http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/Comment/DickMorris/020905.html


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.

America’s first black female secretary of state is doing in public what she has always done in private — speaking frankly about America’s priorities and the realities of the post-Cold War world. As she jokes with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, loosening up his dogmatic anti-American policies, lectures Russia about freedom and warns Israel of tough decisions ahead, one thing is obvious: A star is being born.

Traveling without the entourage customary for secretaries of state, on time, mapping out in advance her first six months of travel, Rice is a new force in American politics.

As the Republican Party casts about for a viable presidential candidate in 2008 to keep Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) out of the White House, attention will inevitably focus on Rice, the woman who may stand between Clinton and the presidency.

Since Bush’s success in Iraq has laid the basis for negotiation in the Middle East, there is every prospect that Rice may preside over a diplomatic triumph in catalyzing the discussions between Sharon and Abbas. The firm American stand in Iraq will also make more likely success in Korea and Iran, all of which would add to the prestige of Rice.

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.

Of course, she isn’t running — nor is there any indication that she is harboring thoughts of a candidacy. But as her visibility increases, so will her viability. It may just be possible to draft Condi into the race. A real presidential draft movement hasn’t happened since 1952, when Republicans urged Eisenhower to get into the race. A draft-Condi movement seems almost antiquated in this era of ambitious and self-promoting candidates, but it may well fill a deep need in the electorate to vote for someone who is running in response to a genuine call of the people.

Condi Rice is a work in progress. Her rise has been impelled by her merits and achievements rather than any efforts on her part to curry favor in the media. She is still working and still progressing. But keep your eye on this political star. It is rising and may one day be ascendant.

Morris is the author of Rewriting History, a rebuttal of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s (D-N.Y.) memoir, Living History.
 
gop_jeff said:
I don't think Dino is running in 2008 for Prez... but even in 2008, I would vote Condi vs. Rossi.

I'm not crazy about having a female president, but if it came down to it, Condi over even Rudy, imo.
 
She's too weird-looking to be president. She's even weirder looking than Botox 'em Kerry. And look what happened to him. Furthermore, I think the odds of electing a black woman are really slim, even in this day and age.
 
That being said, if she were to run against Hillary [and they both got the nomination], you'd HAVE to vote for a woman either way.
 
nakedemperor said:
That being said, if she were to run against Hillary [and they both got the nomination], you'd HAVE to vote for a woman either way.
ewww

i think Jeb should run...
 
Johnney said:
ewww

i think Jeb should run...

Why? Because he's a Bush? Dude is a lush and even more of a ne'er-do-well than his older brother. What a horrible choice for president.
 
nakedemperor said:
Why? Because he's a Bush? Dude is a lush and even more of a ne'er-do-well than his older brother. What a horrible choice for president.
not at all. i just thought id troll that out there to see what type of wiener would bite, and well.... there you are
 
-=d=- said:
I'm not crazy about having a female president, but if it came down to it, Condi over even Rudy, imo.

Why does it matter if the most-qualified person happens to be a woman? She's about as sharp as they come imo..
 
-Cp said:
Why does it matter if the most-qualified person happens to be a woman? She's about as sharp as they come imo..


How many great leaders in history have been or are women? (shrug). I don't know Condi is more qualified than anyone else; she's certainly respected by me; in fact, she'd OWN me on just about ANY topic I can imagine. Doesn't mean I want her leading me into combat. :)
 
-=d=- said:
How many great leaders in history have been or are women? (shrug). I don't know Condi is more qualified than anyone else; she's certainly respected by me; in fact, she'd OWN me on just about ANY topic I can imagine. Doesn't mean I want her leading me into combat. :)

Hmm..let's see...

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-=d=- said:
How many great leaders in history have been or are women? (shrug). I don't know Condi is more qualified than anyone else; she's certainly respected by me; in fact, she'd OWN me on just about ANY topic I can imagine. Doesn't mean I want her leading me into combat. :)

Two words: Margaret Thatcher.
 
-Cp said:
Hmm..let's see...

Jeanne d'Arc....
Zaharias, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson


You list is invalide because you don't know them...you searched google and are assuming whomever compiled the list is vouching for their 'greatness'.
 
-Cp said:
Why does it matter if the most-qualified person happens to be a woman? She's about as sharp as they come imo..


It shouldnt but unfortunately it does and further more I think there would be a fair amount of predjudice because of her race. Sad
 

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