tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post5723259178178447203..comments2024-03-29T03:23:34.859-04:00Comments on RIGHT SPEAK: PROFESSIONALBOSMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613253160155525089noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-67154003244619258872012-04-19T22:56:14.775-04:002012-04-19T22:56:14.775-04:00Publius, thank you for your wonderful piece on thi...Publius, thank you for your wonderful piece on this remarkable and gifted woman Condi Rice. Your arguments are serious and persuasive. So many of us admire Condi for her many achievements (academic, artistic, international), as well as her confrontation with racism as a black girl growing up in the old South.<br /><br />But Condi will never be persuaded to run as VP. By her own account, she's not a politician. She's been absolutely forthright about this. She's interested in policy--not in retail politics. Perfect for a cabinet position (which she held under GW), but not for the grueling contests on the political battlefield during a national election. (I don't believe she's ever run for any elective office, much less a national constitutional office.)<br /><br />Perhaps a President Romney can find some way to use Condi's expertise in his administration--if she is willing to return to the public fray. Even that's a stretch.Emma Peelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-31799470109375307372012-04-19T18:57:35.750-04:002012-04-19T18:57:35.750-04:00Mitt will select Christie, who is a great partner....Mitt will select Christie, who is a great partner. The match doesn't pander to regional biases and doesn't pander to race voters, but it's a perfect personality match.<br /><br />I wish Christie were Hispanic, but he's not. And he's still the best option.Slick-Willyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056211877694972304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-4576191888107923142012-04-19T18:46:06.831-04:002012-04-19T18:46:06.831-04:00Marco Rubio is not crazy about Romney because he k...Marco Rubio is not crazy about Romney because he knows that Romney is dead serious about securing our nation's borders with fences, border patrol, E-Verify and severe criminal penalties for employers who hire illegal immigrants. <br /><br />If Romney could crack down on illegal immigration in a deep blue state like Massachusetts, he will certainly do so as POTUS.<br /><br />Romney will select a running mate who is as serious as he is about securing the borders.<br /><br />Marco Rubio doesn't fit the bill.CRUZ COUNTRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387134609817547810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-79870241877913639422012-04-19T18:27:14.109-04:002012-04-19T18:27:14.109-04:00All of those qualities mean diddly without the ONE...All of those qualities mean diddly without the ONE critical quality. ELECTABILITY. Which VP gets Mitt the most votes. Hands down RubioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-61407367425132371552012-04-19T18:16:47.755-04:002012-04-19T18:16:47.755-04:00I think Ryan,Governor Daniels and Christie would b...I think Ryan,Governor Daniels and Christie would be great choices. I like Christie because he might give the Romney ticket that excitement boost. I still would love to see some polls with Rand Paul as a VP. The GOP needs to pull away from GWB's progressive agenda and I think someone like Paul would be a great sign and it actually might pull in the younger voters.<br /><br />Condi is too much like Bush and Rubio's criticism of AZ immigration law yesterday was a deal breaker for me. Rubio's endorsement of Romney was very weak as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-48115820653608597582012-04-19T17:14:57.985-04:002012-04-19T17:14:57.985-04:00Rubio has already said definitely no, and so has C...Rubio has already said definitely no, and so has Condi Rice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-10086458508002024172012-04-19T15:49:31.505-04:002012-04-19T15:49:31.505-04:00As the latest FOX, Rasmussen & Gallup polls sh...As the latest FOX, Rasmussen & Gallup polls show, Romney does NOT need the African-American or Latino vote to defeat Obama.<br /><br />"If the election were held today, Romney would defeat Obama by a double-digit margin, because 90% of the undecided voters vote for the challenger in presidential elections."~Dick Morris on 'O'Reilly' last nightCRUZ COUNTRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387134609817547810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-3298602958106761092012-04-19T15:42:25.249-04:002012-04-19T15:42:25.249-04:00The country does not piviot of who is 'pro cho...The country does not piviot of who is 'pro choice' and who is not. Mitt has never governed 'pro choice' I don't see the problem. Rice is a solid choice, if Romney chooses her. <br /><br />EllieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-76205615467639781982012-04-19T15:28:11.793-04:002012-04-19T15:28:11.793-04:00And you can say good-bye to another pro-amnesty, s...And you can say good-bye to another pro-amnesty, soft on illegal immigration Republican as Romney's VP, since Marco Rubio publicly declared yesterday that he would definitely say "NO" if Romney asked him to be his running mate.<br /><br />Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Marco, since I'm sure Romney was never even considering you in the first place.CRUZ COUNTRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387134609817547810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-1900304141146245582012-04-19T15:17:44.414-04:002012-04-19T15:17:44.414-04:00Remember, Vice President of the United States is a...Remember, Vice President of the United States is an <i>elective</i> office, not an appointed one. There is a <i>huge</i> difference. Condi Rice has never run for elective office in her entire life. She has only served in appointed ones. And you want a complete elective amateur with no campaign experience whatsoever to run as Mitt's VP running-mate?<br /><br />Ummm...No.marKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-28812733013106902312012-04-19T15:09:32.226-04:002012-04-19T15:09:32.226-04:00I like Condi, but the right will never accept her....I like Condi, but the right will never accept her.Terryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15226693134160057218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-92079401478167737422012-04-19T15:05:21.696-04:002012-04-19T15:05:21.696-04:00Condoleezza Rice is pro-choice, pro-affirmative ac...Condoleezza Rice is pro-choice, pro-affirmative action and pro-amnesty for illegal immigrants.<br /><br />Rice has never held elected office.<br /><br />Rice has never held executive office(sorry, Rice fans, but Secretary of State doesn't count).<br /><br />And the fact that Rice only made ONE public reference to the threat of Osama bin Laden & al-Qaida prior to 9/11 is a disqualifying - not a qualifying - bullet point on her resume`.<br /><br />Condoleezza Rice doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of being Romney's running mate.CRUZ COUNTRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387134609817547810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-6450166206525527482012-04-19T14:56:36.299-04:002012-04-19T14:56:36.299-04:00In her own words she says she is more of a "l...In her own words she says she is more of a "libertarian" when it comes to abortion. It needs to go back to the States so no one is dictated to. I think she's OK when it comes to this issue especially in a Federal capacity. States Rights Rule!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-91002763649597169442012-04-19T14:55:50.487-04:002012-04-19T14:55:50.487-04:00Whoa mule. You missed the most important feature. ...Whoa mule. You missed the most important feature. You have to have positions and philosophy that is totally consistent with the President. Or if not, you totally disavow and subvert your beliefs in a believable way. I have no idea if Rice is even a conservative.Edmund Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376132365490312328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-52670426123707576762012-04-19T14:36:14.886-04:002012-04-19T14:36:14.886-04:00Sadly, I think Anon@xx:05 has it pegged. She is p...Sadly, I think Anon@xx:05 has it pegged. She is perceived as "Pro-Choice". <br /><br />This isn't true, though. She holds a Libertarian view on the subject (similar to Romney's 1994 position and Santorum's 1990 position.) That is, she feels it should not be up to the government to decide the issue.<br /><br />I am pro-life up to the point that an abortion is needed to save the mother's life. All others, rape, incest, etc, the babies should be put up for the adoption if unwanted. Of course, that is my personal opinion... which is why many politicians would rather the government not get involved. My point is, there are some pro-lifers that would call me pro-choice on my one exception.<br /><br />For more about Ms. Rice's position, see this excellent article: <a href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archive/ldn/2005/mar/05031401" rel="nofollow">http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archive/ldn/2005/mar/05031401</a>Machtynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970086356341341480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-90420489305936160342012-04-19T14:35:18.585-04:002012-04-19T14:35:18.585-04:00I respect and like Condi as much as I do Mitt, but...I respect and like Condi as much as I do Mitt, but she's not a good choice for VP. Pro-choice disqualifies her from the start.<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-87258895931332134532012-04-19T14:05:36.575-04:002012-04-19T14:05:36.575-04:00Pro-choice. End of issue.Pro-choice. End of issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-41646124729372608212012-04-19T12:59:10.765-04:002012-04-19T12:59:10.765-04:00I hope you mean a BADGE, not a bandage of honor. ....I hope you mean a BADGE, not a bandage of honor. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-80459739558744931582012-04-19T12:50:08.860-04:002012-04-19T12:50:08.860-04:00Wow. Very well done. I love Condi for VP.
Her rec...Wow. Very well done. I love Condi for VP.<br />Her recent discourse at BYU was inspiring and shows her ability to communicate conservative values very effectively. Romney-Rice !<br /><br />http://www.forbes.com/sites/rahimkanani/2012/04/15/condoleezza-rice-addresses-byu-community-on-the-american-paradox/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969217675340711841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-47903185693402546792012-04-19T12:37:28.519-04:002012-04-19T12:37:28.519-04:00Rice would be my first choice for Romney's VP....Rice would be my first choice for Romney's VP. She would have been the only candidate, who if she ran for the nomination, would have pulled my support away from Romney. I like Ryan & Rubio too for VP, but Romney couldnt do any better, I think, than Condi Rice as his VP running mate...The VP debate between her and Biden would be better, in my opinion, than an Abott and Costello routine! My order for Romney's VP Pick, in ranking order:<br /><br />1. Ryan or Rice<br />2. Rice or Ryan<br />3. Rubio<br />4. MAYBE...Huckabee<br /><br />But GREAT POST ABOUT RICE!!!Reaganslegacy4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15845211559300835251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-18584601856393382902012-04-19T11:34:49.505-04:002012-04-19T11:34:49.505-04:00I think she was a voice of reason in the Bush admi...I think she was a voice of reason in the Bush administration and most Americans see that and like her. She did her job well and that is what people remember. People might take Bush over Obama anyway. It's that bad now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-32470007537140425182012-04-19T11:27:01.874-04:002012-04-19T11:27:01.874-04:00Too Bush. I like her.Too Bush. I like her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com