Rice for Vice?

[scaeagles]

I think if Cheney resigned it would be "officially" for health reasons. There is no way politically they would allow the dems to have a campaign issue such as the VP resigning due to a criminal investigation. I don't think it happens.

However, it is an interesting idea. It gives Rice name recognition among the politically uninformed masses - enough to match a Hillary or a Gore or a Kerry or a whomever.

I wonder what sort of demographic changes a Rice nomination for President would make. Does it mean instantaneous and significant increases in the black vote? Are there downsides to it? Is racism/sexism prominent enough to take votes away from her?

Prominent (and brilliant) political strategist Dick Morris thinks she is the only Republican that can both win the republican nomination AND defeat Hillary should she win the dem nomination. He thinks both McCain and Guiliani (sp?) could beat Hillary, but doesn't think either of them can win the primary.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

However, it is an interesting idea. It gives Rice name recognition among the politically uninformed masses - enough to match a Hillary or a Gore or a Kerry or a whomever.

I truly hope that "whomever" wins the nomination, rather than the other names you listed.

I wonder what sort of demographic changes a Rice nomination for President would make. Does it mean instantaneous and significant increases in the black vote?

My understanding is that after Katrina, Bush's numbers among black voters plummeted. I think Rice is too close to Bush for there to be an upswing in those numbers. Valid reason or not, I think it hurt her chances. Remember the stories about her buying shoes and going to see Spamalot while FEMA fumbled the ball. A lot of people took note of that. Now granted, I don't think that is a fair criticism. The Sec of State doesn't really play any significant role in domestic affairs and there isn't much she could have done. Still, appearances play a big part in things and I think it looked bad to a lot of the affected citizens.

Prominent (and brilliant) political strategist Dick Morris thinks she is the only Republican that can both win the republican nomination AND defeat Hillary should she win the dem nomination. He thinks both McCain and Guiliani (sp?) could beat Hillary, but doesn't think either of them can win the primary.

So much can happen in the next 3 years but for some reason, I don't see Hillary being able to win. Personally, I like her but there are a lot of people out there who see her as the anti-christ. I think the dems can pick up some of the moderates on the republican side, but not with her.

Like I said though, a lot can change between now and then. Let's see how many people get convicted first.

[SacTown Chronic]

Which one's Condi Rice? All those neocons look alike to me.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

Which one's Condi Rice? All those neocons look alike to me.

Here's a hint - my hair isn't quite as dark.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I think if Cheney resigned it would be "officially" for health reasons. There is no way politically they would allow the dems to have a campaign issue such as the VP resigning due to a criminal investigation. I don't think it happens.

Sure it does! Spiro Agnew