Strategist: Rice eyeing VP spot on ticket

[Xenia]

WASHINGTON, April 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has exhibited interest in becoming John McCain's vice presidential running mate, a Republican strategist says.

Dan Senor revealed during Sunday's edition of ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" that Rice has been seeking support to be considered for the No. 2 spot on the Republican ticket this fall.

"Condi Rice has been actively, actually in recent weeks, campaigning for this," Senor said.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/04/06/strategist_rice_eyeing_vp_spot_on_ticket/3688/

I like Condi okay I guess but I don't feel she has a real grasp on the Palestinian/Israeli conflict and that's a biggie for me...

[Tamera]

I would totally support Condi as VP. I wanted her to run for president.

[lynnmosher]

I'm with you, Tamera. I think it's an excellent idea and a tremendous boost for McCain.

[righter1]

I'd like to know more about some of her positions on key domestic issues, but I could support her potentially.

[srussell]

Though I'd love to see her as the Veep, I don't think she'll run. I don't believe that report. There might be talks going on behind the scenes, but I doubt it.

In every interview I've heard, she said she has absolutely no interest in election politics.

Sam

[Lookin^Up]

In the Democratic arena, we have a woman and a black man vying for top dog. Condi covers both demographics with grace, and her policies, from what I've seen, are more right-on than any of the major runners. But will it happen? That is the question.

[Trilby]

Hmm...mmm, she is a woman of quality but I also heard she has no interest in being VP...I tend to believe that report. But maybe she is being swayed to change? I would definately support her. She has been a credit in the service to our country.!thumbsup!

[writegirl1949]

I heard the same report. I would love to see her in the VP position and think it would boost McCain's elect-ability.

She seems to be a woman of virtue and that seems hard to find in the political arena these days ... well, regardless of gender, it's hard to find.

Blessings, Francine

[Rebecca]

I agree. I'd like to see her run. Although I'd need to hear her stance on a few more issues before making a final decision, she has two things I don't see in the other candidates already--integrity and class. I'd be pre-inclined to vote for her.

Rebecca

[srussell]

See this article (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j8o6yT9LVoKBG7ovBmKZwRc_BcuAD8VTPGV80). Condi's not going to run. Though I gotta say, my dream ticket would be Condi Rice as president and JC Watts vice president (Rice as president because she has more experience).

Sam

[righter1]

Couldn't help but think of this thread when I got an e-mail from a friend this evening... It shows why (in pictures) McCain needs Condi on the ticket. :) Kind of a short story in pictures.

I don't think I could post all of it in the thread, but if anyone wants at least a chuckle, you can PM me with your e-mail address and I'll try to forward to you.