could Connie Rice win if she runs in 2008?
114399
1.) YUP!\n2.) YUP!\n3.) Condi for sure!!!!!!!!!!
854983
Dick Cheney, no matter what ones views of him are, continues to have heart problems despite doctors saying that he's healthy. Things can possibly change for the worse very quickly for anybody, and Dick Cheney is no exception. President Bush and the Republican Party continue to struggle with low approval ratings, and the Republican Party, at every political level, had one of its worst showings ever on November 7. President Bush and the Republican Party, like it or not, are going to do all that they can do to gain favor with the majority of voters prior to November 4, '08, and this will include major and minor changes from within the Bush administration. Dick Cheney has already said several times that he has no interest in ever running for President, and the '08 Presidential race will be a very "open" race for everyone involved .One of these possible changes could come with President Bush replacing Vice President Dick Cheney with either Condi Rice or Mitt Romney-two people who President Bush like very much. There are many people who are already predicting that it will be either Condi Rice (despite her saying over and over again that she isn't interested in running for President anytime soon) or Mitt Romney who will end up as the Republicans final choice for President in '08. Having either Condi Rice or Mitt Romney become Vice President could help to boost either persons' chances at becoming President in '08.
349076
Of course she can win. As i've said before Hillary and Bill, Bill and Hillary, it's a symbiotic relationship.  I sincerely believe that Hillary is our only hope to clean up the "toxic waste spill" that Bush and his goons have unleashed upon our great land.
401538
America is ready for a President of any color or gender.  The question is, will American's vote for such a person?  If the right candidate presents him or her self, I think they can get elected.  Right now, though, nobody appears to be this person.  Jesse Jackson?  Yeah, right.  Way too radical, even for some African Americans.  Condoleeza Rice?  No way - she has too much of Bush's dirt on her hands.  Colin Powell?  A possibility, but he has the Bush problem as well, and besides, he has said he doesn't want to run for political office.  Maybe in 2012 a guy like Barak Obama from Illinois can run and win.  I think its more likely that we will see a female President first, like Hillary Clinton.  She is probably going to be the Democratic nominee in 2008, and the Republicans will be hard pressed to find a competitive candidate after all that Bush has done as President.  The country is tired of Republican policy, and are looking for a change.
815024
Rudy and or Condoleeza Rice
188378
I would love to a see McCain/Rice ticket.\n\nRice would be a great candidate, but I don't think she would have the temperment for the personal attacks that would be launched against her.\nMcCain has done a lot to shed his reputation as a problem in the party, and would get a lot of support from both the mainstream and the conservatives.\nBoth are independent thinks who have good core values and would destroy any Democratic opponents against them.
559180
Yes, but not in this next election.  Give her about another 4 years.
1023912
Most other industrialized nations have had or have women in presidential-like roles, so it wouldn't be a big deal. i too think it is time for a woman to be president, but not condeleeza (i'm bush as a woman) rice
244902
She would have to represent the Republican platform and hold conservative ideals for me.\n\nCondoleeza Rice would be a perfect woman to run against Clinton.\n\nAs professor of political science, Dr. Rice has been on the Stanford faculty since 1981 and has won two of the highest teaching honors -- the 1984 Walter J. Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 1993 School of Humanities and Sciences Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching.\n\nI wish she would run.
368461
im also for condi rice and mrs clinton going head to head-it may bring out the electorate more-with 2 women candidates.. i personally vote for rice, and i can see she ticks many boxes in the types of ppl she appeals to. of course to paraphrase sum1 to tik all the boxes she would have to be 'a gay disabled lone mother from a poor neighborhood and to have risen through the ranks'
434615
Speaking from your point of view, it would be an interesting demographic.  She would certainly capture the great majority of the conservative vote.  Those who were sexist or racist (who can be found in either political party) would probably just not vote, instead of voting liberal.  I would imagine she would also capture some of the vote from people who would like to see a woman be President, and a portion of people who would like to see a racial minority as president.  In addition, she is very well spoken, was a child prodigy, and comes from Colorado, so would be a darling of the West.  I imagine, because of the demographics, she would be the favorite to win.  A very interesting scenerio would be Condy Rice vs. Hillary Clinton-in that case, the fact that both candidates were women would take that advantage (or disadvantage, depending on how deeply entrenched sexism is) away.  Then it would be a straight-up contest against two very powerful, brilliant, and politically astute women, from opposite ends of the spectrum.  As it is, there is essentially a 50/50 split between conservatives and liberals, so it would come down to which could appeal to the middle-of-the-road voter better.  I think Clinton is likely closer to center than Rice is, but Rice would have a fairly large bloc of minority voters on her side- I bet it would be a fascinating campaign!
358833
There will never be another Reagan. Republicans are holding a political nuclear weapon in the brilliant and dynamic Condoleeza Rice. She would be the Democrat’s worst nightmare and it would bring a new and historic vibrancy to the Republican Party perhaps ushering in a new era. She is a figure that the whole country could rally behind, and the type of element I think you’re looking for in the ‘Ole Gipper’. Unfortunately, she has said that she will not run. This would be a travesty, because if her country wants her, she should set aside her personal desires and rise to the occasion.
115440
Sure. Polls have shown that Condoleeza Rice has a lot of support.\n\nI was shocked that Al Sharpton didn't do better in the primary.
1086056
Hilary or Condelezza 2008 or 2012
172081
Absolutely not. I have no confidence in a candidate whose political beliefs and campaign initiatives are determined by pollsters and focus groups. Hilary's core values seem to change direction according to whichever way the political winds are blowing at the time. If the Democrats want to regain the White House in 2008, they better come up with a candidate who actually BELIEVES in something.\n\nP.S. I'm casting my vote for Marianne because, as her green hair suggests, she actually BELIEVES in something. ;)
188792
I doubt in my lifetime; because the Conservatives have sent America backwards 50 years with their politics. They would never vote for a black President with their NEO_CON base. I say try to run one, and see how non-racial they really are!\n\nI can bet my life they wont even nominate one, and your thoughts on Condi Rice will be answered real soon!
1160404
It's possible that she could win, but not on my vote.