I thought Condoleezza Rice would have and should have been the VP nominee last election when I thought the two tickets were going to be Clinton/Obama vs Romney/Rice. This column says she should be the GOP nominee’s (Romney, this time. unless Republicans are stupid enough to fuck it up a 2nd time) VP pick but chooses to pun-up the article to crazy degrees. First of all, the title is One president, please, with a side of Rice. Ug… but tolerable. But then read this introduction:
Republican diners haven’t yet picked their entree, but they’ve narrowed it down to the steak or the fish. Still, just as interesting as their main course will be their side selection: Will they go for a drab salad, or something more exciting? Maybe a spicy Rice dish?
Yes, that Rice: Condi. She’s rested and ready – and buff.
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The rest of the article argues it’s case fine and all, its just… how do you take it seriously after that groan-worthy opening paragraph? oy…
America’s first black female secretary of state is quietly positioning herself to be the top choice of the eventual Republican presidential nominee, ready to deliver bona fide foreign-policy credentials lacking among the candidates. The 56-year-old has recently raised her profile, releasing her memoir in November and embarking on a monthlong book tour.
After 2 1/2 years as a professor at Stanford, Miss Rice is reportedly getting “antsy” to get back into the political game. “She’s ready to go,” said one top source.