ROMNEY NARROWS VP CHOICES; CONDI EMERGES AS FRONTRUNNER

[RunningOnMT]

Not a lot of detail here and not exactly earthshaking news but ...
http://www.teaparty.org/article.php?id=3761


(Drudge Report)

ROMNEY NARROWS VP CHOICES; CONDI EMERGES AS FRONTRUNNER
Thu Jul 12 2012 19:30:01 ET

**Exclusive**

Late Thursday evening, Mitt Romney's presidential campaign launched a new fundraising drive, 'Meet The VP' -- just as Romney himself has narrowed the field of candidates to a handful, sources reveal.

And a surprise name is now near the top of the list: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice!

The timing of the announcement is now set for 'coming weeks'.

MORE

It was Condi who received two standing ovations at Romney's Utah retreat a few weeks ago, and everyone left with her name on their lips.

Rice made an extended argument for American leadership in the world.

In recent days, she emailed supporters:

"2012 is perhaps a turning point for the United States."

"The upcoming elections loom as one of the most important in my lifetime," she warned. "I'm very often asked to speak about our current foreign policy and the challenges that lie before us. However, we, as a country, are not going to be able to address any of those international challenges unless we first get our domestic house in order."

Developing...

[Caneman]

so romney is raising this up the flag pole to see how many salute? he could have a worse vp selection, that is for sure...

[ampaterry]

I still have my Rice shirt from some years ago -

GREAT choice, IMHO

[armoredman]

Oh HELL YES!!!!
Condi should be the Pres candidate, not him. She's a great choice to run the country, and one of the great reasons - she doesn't want to! Very intelligent, hihgly educated, very conservative, yes, go, Condi, go!

[RunningOnMT]

Originally Posted by armoredman

Oh HELL YES!!!!
Condi should be the Pres candidate, not him. She's a great choice to run the country, and one of the great reasons - she doesn't want to! Very intelligent, hihgly educated, very conservative, yes, go, Condi, go!

I agree. I would support her for president in a heartbeat.

[raven818]

She will not agree to it, IMO.

[permafrost]

Originally Posted by raven818

She will not agree to it, IMO.

I heard her on the radio the other day and she said most emphatically: NO WAY!

[raven818]

Originally Posted by permafrost

I heard her on the radio the other day and she said most emphatically: NO WAY!

No harm intended.

I can't remember the last time I listened to a radio. When I get in the car, it's CD's. Moody Blues..Pink Floyd..Jimmy Hendrix..Simon and Garfunkel..

Back on subject

she said most emphatically: NO WAY!

Yeah, but they all say that. I don't think the Republicans would like it either. She publicly went totally negative about her job ( working with Cheney ). Believe it or not, a lot of repubs don't believe she's a true conservative.

I liked her a lot, but what do I know.

[Hugh357]

She is one of the most intelligent people in the United States. Why in the world would she want to take on a hassle like that? I realize power is what most elite people like, but to get involved in a screwed up mess like the Executive Branch boggles my mind.

[Bobitis]

Count me in in the 'no way' camp.

Near as I can read, many are being vetted, and NONE have shown any interest.

My opinion is, the sooner the better he makes a choice.

Obie has AF1 to fly around the country, and Biden has AF2. Romney has himself. He needs another voice.

[Hawg]

I'm all for her but I don't think America is ready for a woman in that role.

[raven818]

Originally Posted by Hawg

I'm all for her but I don't think America is ready for a woman in that role.

Menstrual periods?

[rcairflr]

Originally Posted by Hawg

I'm all for her but I don't think America is ready for a woman in that role.

I think you are wrong, America is ready but the Democrats would try and destroy her.

[armoredman]

She'd be hard to hit with the usual attacks, racist, elitist, rich family, etc., they'd have to come up with something interesting.
I think she'd do one hell of a job, and when it was over she'd go home with a sigh of relief.

[permafrost]

Originally Posted by raven818

No harm intended.

I can't remember the last time I listened to a radio. When I get in the car, it's CD's. Moody Blues..Pink Floyd..Jimmy Hendrix..Simon and Garfunkel..

Back on subject


Yeah, but they all say that. I don't think the Republicans would like it either. She publicly went totally negative about her job ( working with Cheney ). Believe it or not, a lot of repubs don't believe she's a true conservative.

I liked her a lot, but what do I know.

No problem, I drive all day and listen (too much) to talk radio. I usually just wind up angry and frustrated (damn right-wingers) so I have to tune it to FM to get my blood pressure back under control. I, personally think she would make an excellent VP! Maybe we'll get lucky and she will reconsider.

[redwing carson]

Name any Presidental election where the choice of VP swayed the choice? The office of VP is a dark hole for political animals. Like the Irish Sweep Stake they sometimes make it to the top seat.

[aririslsm]

The words i never forget.simply it is awesome.
"The upcoming elections loom as one of the most important in my lifetime," she warned. "I'm very often asked to speak about our current foreign policy and the challenges that lie before us. However, we, as a country, are not going to be able to address any of those international challenges unless we first get our domestic house in order."

[Hawg]

Originally Posted by rcairflr

I think you are wrong, America is ready but the Democrats would try and destroy her.

I think you're wrong. From comments I've seen on other forums there's too many men that can't abide the thought of a woman as either president or vice president. I think McCain could have won if it wasn't for Palin. I think Palin would be good and a Condy/Palin ticket would be awsum.

[north tex]

My problem I haven't seen anything that lets me feel comfortable with her "conservative " qualifications. I do think she is an intelligent and very likable person. I worry about how much I don't know about her. I once liked Gen Powell till I read his view on guns, then he endorsed Obumer and that put him out of my consideration.

[redwing carson]

Ole Mitt already has a problem with religion. He does not need a woman VP who is very Pro Choice.

[hstout1143]

I would vote for that ticket.

[Bobitis]

Originally Posted by redwing carson

Ole Mitt already has a problem with religion. He does not need a woman VP who is very Pro Choice.

Meaning he has a problem with other religions, or that others see his religion as a problem?

Personally, I think whomever he chooses is gonna face a whirlwind of negativity from the press and the left.

[redwing carson]

I mean as others see his religion. The Christian Coalition which is key to any Republican to carry the S.E. States have a real problem voting for him. As this moves on you will see more attacks on his LDS faith. This week one of the major news rags did an expose on the "Mormans" and money, not pretty.

[LyleLovett666]

She's got the brain and this would put the libs into fits as to how are you gonna attack a black female without coming off racist or misogynistic.Two problems,I think she's to smart to want the job.Also,not sure I want someone in line with the bush philosophy back in office.Better than obma and joe,for certain, but lets not go backwards.

[glens67]

I think Condi is a smoke screen. Make the dems spend money on disinformation, and such. Too early to name VP yet.
as an aside I met Condi at the Chevron Richmond Refinery in the the late 90s. She was on the Board of Directors. Very nice lady sat with us at lunch. She liked our car talk and hunting stories.