I am a Hillary supporter, but I will vote for a McCain/Rice ticket.

To Obama supporters: you are driving Hillary supporters away by posting your hate messages here. Obama the uniter? what a joke. His candidacy will go down in history as the great divider of the democratic party.

Do you really think Black people are going to go out and vote for McMain just because Condi joins his ticket? Here is a news flash for you. Black people, including myself, do vote base on issues, concerns, and FACTS not just race. Condi is a Bush supporter and majority(not all, because I am not going to sterotype) black people will vote Democratic. Although we respect Condi for her accomplishments as a Black Woman, majority do not support her political views. Besides she said she wasn't interested…..and frankly neither are we. If the McCain/Rice ticket came to fruition, it wouldn't guarantee and/or divide the black vote.

I wouldn't vote for McCain if my life depended on it. He is WRONG for this country!!!!!!!! We shouldn't really have to worry for I believe that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee so votes won't be wasted on this man. It really is sad that people would vote for him if Hillary isn't nominated. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wake up people; vote DEMOCRATIC!!!!!!

In a time of an unpopular war and administration, accompanied by low consumer confidence, Sen. John McCain has been unfairly characterized as a Bush Republican warmonger past his prime. Not surprisingly, Sen. McCain is being given little chance to win the presidential election in November. To his supporters, John McCain is not your typical politician. For many, he is a larger than life figure who has devoted his considerable energies in service to America. Someone who has consistently demonstrated moral courage in standing up for what he believes is right even in the face of harsh criticism from all sides. Whose honesty and candor are on display even when it leaves him more vulnerable to ridicule by his detractors. Who has overcome tremendous adversity only to emerge as a stronger person and statesman. And who has been willing to sacrifice everything – his freedom, political career, personal ambition, and reputation – for a cause greater than himself. In our current media-driven culture, where superficial appeal and self-aggrandizement dominate, genuine heroism can be obscured by lofty rhetoric. In the final analysis, it will be up to the American voters to cut through the illusion of make-believe and determine which is the candidate we trust to lead our country.

Hey, Michael in Los Angeles. The black community hates Condi. So that would take away the few black votes that he would get. If Obama was a republican he would not get many black votes.

Two bodies and one brain,….hmm. Well it is said she can play the piano, but when thinking of the piano Jo Ann Castle comes to my mind. God bless you Jo Ann wherever you are.

Hey McCain:

1) choose the "best second man/woman" you can find in your party,
2) prepare your campagne with all resources you have available
3) Spend as much money as you want

Obama will defeat you with everything you have in your arsenal.

It makes a good reading and probably a new dawn for US external relations as well as the realization of the real American Dream. For US to heal Darfur, Baghdad and other 'injured' areas, it must first 'heal' itself. The possibility of Condi Rice and Barack Obama going for the top slots – is a good development even just at the psychological level. One hopes that she will state her opinion and have her "signals" felt by either Obama or McCain!

If Condi Rice "has more intelligence and character in her right pinky than all the other candidates combined", then why would anyone vote for McCain? Here's a comparison of the education of the candidates:

Barack Obama: Law degree magna cum laude from Harvard Law School
Hillary Clinton: Law degree from Yale Law School
John McCain: Graduated 894 out of 899 from U.S. Naval Academy

Based on the analogy, Condi's right pinky fingernail might beat McCain.

Anyone saying that they will vote for a McCain ticket if Hillary doesn't win is psychotic. Why are you voting for her in the first place?

I simply don't understand the logic behind some of the Clinton backers in saying they'd vote for McCain if Hillary isn't the nominee. What a bunch of loyal Democrats they are…more like a bunch of whiny children that didn't get their way and have become spiteful. It's really sad…

I am a Democrat, and a Hillary supporter, but would vote for a McCain/Rice ticket over Obama/Anyone any day.

Condi as VP would be a great choice by McCain.

A point to consider that seems to be left out of the prior posts, is that an African American as a choice for VP (or President) brings to mind the very foundation of the republican party…a party that was formed by the abolitionist movement and born as the anti-slavery party.

I am a young (35 yrs old) black conservative, and proud to be a Republican…a Lincoln republican firstly, and a Reagan Republican secondly.

I am indeed excited by the prospect of an McCain/Condi Rice ticket.

This is a polite way of saying that she is not getting considered for the position. He should be considering Colin Powelll…imagine how many independents would support that ticket.

If she does get the VP nomination, that would mean a decisive Democratic victory at election time. She's proven she is incapable of the job she has. Why would she get a "promotion?"

The one thing I want to see is a vast sweeping of the Bushies out of Washington. The only way to even start undoing the damage they've done is to get them out of government and put in competent, intelligent individuals who are good at those jobs. Condi doesn't fit in any of those definitions.

CONDI has not accomplished one thing in all the years she has been in office. WORTHLESS.

what is wrong with all Dems voting for Mccain if one or the other is not the presidential choice? Do you really want to ruin this country for good having a mini bush again in the House for another 4 yrs?
i really dont get it. Why woudl you do something like this to your party? it feels to me like 6 year old fighting over candies …

you americans have tha chance to change and will go against each other.
very mature.

If the Republican Party wants to take gender, race and age out of the equation with one fail swoop, she would be an excellant choice. I am at a loss how she would help take the perceptions of a 3rd Bush term, a failed tax policy, a defective economic policy, and a disasterous war in Iraq with an agressive military posture towards any nation or person who disagrees with them out of the consciousness of voters. Guess they could make Nader Secretary of Defense. Just a thought from a blue state resident.

The bottom line is this — C. Rice is the role model that the young women of this country need and deserve. She's strong, intelligent, independent, creative, musical, thoughtful and tough. She's a female leader that my daughter and the daughters of this country can be proud of. She has already forged excellent relationships with important world leaders and she's ready. Vice President Rice? It has a nice ring.

Condi Rice is an Orea cookie, She does not represent black people. I call her oreo cookie, because she is black outside and white inside. I rest my case. Black people are not going to fall for it , not this time.

I am not a Republican. However, a dream ticket like McCain/Rice would be hard to resist come November. Quite a number of Florida Democrats, after the inaction of the national party and its two major candidates, would probably consider switching. Go John, go Condi!!! And of course, go Gloria. My respect and appreciation for you has increased substantially.

What if McCain dies in office (old age)? Do you really want Rice to be the next President? Think about it!

Colin Powell would be the one to court.

DUH!

SHE ALREADY SAID SHE WAS NOT INTERESTED!!!!!

HILLARY WILL BEAT WHO EVER THEY CHOOSE!!!!

BRING IT ON!!!!!!!

From 9/11 to now, Dr. Rice probably spun as many lies for the Bush regime as the Clinton campaign! She may have White House experience from working for the Bush administration but she's not a proven leader, only a follower. She's never been elected to anything, only appointed. The war alone would draw scrutiny as either she was a player with Cheney, Rove and Rumsfeld developing policy or just a pawn, an African-American put in a position to make the team look diverse.

Once the focus pulls away from Democratic primaries towards the general election, all this would quickly come to light, and Rice would kill any hopes the GOP would have of retaining the White House. Her ties to the Bush administration would draw negatives from every demographic.

No chance. She would probably be the one of the worst choices McCain could make. He/his people have to know this and probably are just making nice to the media.

I think it funny that many of you "liberals" in the Republican Party are expressing support for McCain/Rice!

It's laughable; the "conservatives" (and you know what that means) would never support that ticket because of RACE and GENDER! If Dr. Rice came to that party, they'd expect her to cook!

The Republican Party is an "extremist" organization!

What a waste of time discussion!

Condoleeza Rice has no political future after serving in the Bush Admin. She stubbornly defends everything Bush has done wrong.

Rice is too smart to be vice president (or president).

Dr. Rice has demonstrated a lack of "back bone" in her relationship with criminal Bush.

And that Uncle Ben's Rice comment was really bad, I don't agree with it, but it was one of the funniest things I have read in a long time.

If I where McCain I would be very careful. Condie has more skeletons in the closet than even he has.

Pelosi already told bush to boyctt olypcis. We do not need to hear it from hillary again. She is trying to divert the attention from her Tax return issue we need to see her 2007 return also more tham 15M extra money in her released return where did that came from. Also why did she discuss with colombia and blame ane fire Mark Pen. Why did she lied about Bosnia snipper fire. Why did she lie about the pregnant woman story, hospital confims the woman had insurance and she was never denied care from the hospital. Peopld wake up this woman lied over and over again, why can't people get this and kick her to the curve. If it was up to me I kicked her to the curve long time a go, I ask her supporters to the same for the sake of the democratic party. We do not need third term of Bush, Mccain is a Warmonger old man.

Not an idea worth discussing. Unless you are a DEM looking to defeat McCain, there is not a valid reason to put such a weak candidate on the ticket to remind us of the "W" Bush failure.

While I'm voting for McCain anyways, this would still be a great choice.

McCain has made a good choice.

Speculation, schmuckuculation, Rice, Romney, Huckabee= None of the above.

Think Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Colin Powell or a Governor or Senator form the Eastern U.S.

James Baker could have been the best candidate for President

Mccain will win Texas in the General eclection

this is so disheartening! i understand that everybody on the democratic side is cheering as loudly for their team as possible while the game's still in play, but this isn't a popularity contest. clinton and obama, for all their notable differences (usually in approach more than policy), are practically siamese twins compared to the republican ticket. don't throw the baby out with the bathwater! if you support mccain's policies, then vote for him (feel free to reconsider first), but if you really support barack or hillary, please don't sell out the country in petulance!

also, there's no question that the fact that rice is a woman and a minority would be good pr for a republican campaign against either democrat–but do we have to keep talking about her like that's all she is, a token?!? i don't like her past performance either, but are you really going to redeem the republican party in the eyes of we ignorant liberals by using an intelligent (if flawed) public servant as a tool with only two characteristics?

Come on McCain, Just do it, pick her up and Obama will go on vacation the rest of the campaigning time before November elections

Now her cousin Connie Rice……. she would be better, but she is a Democrat, I think John McCain should choose Dan Quayle….. Then McCain would be the brains of the operation…….. Dan could be Pinky……

Since the republican party (viewed as primarily the party of" white males") has the 3rd largest number of registered voters BEHIND the Democrates (#1)and Independants (#2), a VP choice of either a minority, a female, or a "2 for1″ VP should help a lot.
Be sure the person is of the highest quality and integraty.

I am a democrat, and never voted otherwise
but….
if obama is the dem candidate
forget it
I vote MCCAIN
AMERICANS do not realize
but obama
is like the TROY HORSE STORY
HEAVENS KNOWS WHAT IS BEHIND HIM¡¡¡

Only Democrat Idiots would fall for this trick. They laugh at
Democrats for our stupidity in falling for the likes of this.
Obama 2008

Republican Party: I see your African-American candidate and raise with a token from our party. real smart?!?

JEAN CHRISTENSEN: STOP YELLING!!!!!

And, BTW, you have NO CLUE how the world works. Go back to your daydreaming.

It doesn't matter what qualification either Obama or Rice have, but I would say Rice can outshine Obama on any given day. And, she'll never be accuse of not being Black enough.

What seems to matter in this race is RACE. Ferraro was right when she said Obama was lucky to be who he is. Many of the African/ American vote would go to a McCain/Rice ticket. More will be exposed about Obama in the national election and the republicans will take the White House and Rice will be the next republican woman president.

Great- John McBomb and the Bride of Frankenstein!
That'll win us new friends around the world.
What, wasn't Satan available for the VP spot?

Can someone please name one important thing this woman has accomplished in her various high-level government positions? Besides, be a yes-woman to a corrupt administration.

Condi Rice is a very "book " smart woman, but has been no more than a puppet to the Bush's. She has not accomplished absolutly nothing but "parrot" any thing the Bush's want her to say. She has been undercut at every turn and still smiles.
If she had any fortitude she would have resigned long ago, asdid Todd-whitman and later Colin Powell. Even he waited too long showing his true colors, and showed he should not be a candidate for anything.
If you can stand prosperity again Clinton in 08. Bill cleaned up the mess made by King George I, now Hillary can help clean up the mess by King George II. It is too big a task but she would do the best job.

This would secure a win for Obama OR Clinton! — Wow nothing worse than an African American female Republican — is she a lesbian too? …wow — the country would be in worse turmoil during the General Election than it is now! People would really go to town on that ticket!

This has got to be a late April Fool's prank. Condy Rices political career is dead thanks to GW Bush. She is done in the politcal arena. The surest way Republican's could insure that McCain will lose the election is to back a McCain / Rice ticket.

Another overblown headline with no substance. If the two parties involved both deny it (McCain hadn't heard anything and Rice has always said she has no interest), than why is one disconnected strategist's opinion enough to make a headline?

And suggestions that Condi is a good fit because of her race and gender further demeans the very credible candidacies of Obama and Clinton as well as disrespects Secretary Rice's own accomplishments (whatever you think of her job performance, attaining the position of Secretary of State is an awesome personal achievement for anyone).

If you remove all that, I believe she has sealed her own political fate anyway, with her unwavering loyalty to Bush and her unwillingness, like the rest of the administration, to ever admit any possibility of blame, fault, miscalculation, etc. Seeing her dodge question after question in front of Congress would have been laughable had the topic not been decisions that cost so many lives. I respect her significant intellect and ambition, but consider her judgement and convictions misguided.

Condi BABY!!!

This could be very interesting. This is W's real legacy. His crappy presidency finally got America to accept women and minorities on a presidential ticket.

Rice earned my respect when she was able to contain Cheney and eliminate Rumsfeld and bring a little bit of sanity to the Iraq disaster. I think she would also bring some sorely needed contepmorary diplomacy strategies to McCain's campaign.

However, Rice would be wise to wait 8 years until 2016. Barack Obama will be the president of the U.S. until then.

Condi for Pres. McCain for VP.

No Michael from Los Angeles. Few of these are Democrats; they're part of the conservative-talk street team that thinks it's very clever to try to influence voter opinion by pretending to be Dems who are "crossing over." Yawn.

I would gladly vote for Rice as president, so I certainly would be glad to see her on the ticket. She should run for president when McCain's tenure is done.

Are you kidding me? She has been a disaster as National Security Director. Did any of you even bother watching her testimony in front of the 9/11 commission? The way she ignored lots of intelligence is simply unacceptable.

You Condi fans: tell me one major accomplishment in either of her roles the past 8 years. Right…there isn't one to be found.

No you watch her fail as she naively thinks she'll bring peace to Israelis and Palestinians in the next 9 months.

She is a penultimate Bush lackey and a total joke.

I hope she joins the ticket. The Dems will tear her performance apart. Easy, easy pickins…

has anyone told Al Gore?

i beleive condi rice should run for president. she is highly
intelligent and cool and calm under pressure. it sadden me
that she worked for Bush. i admire her and respect her.
if she runs for VP i will change from democrat to republican
just to vote for her.

She has already served as a VP in the Bush Admin

FINALLY!!! Finally the Republican party will have come full circle. Remember, the history of the Republican party…this was a party truly founded on hope and freedom, and freeing all the slaves. This is the party of the greatest president of them all…Abraham Lincoln.

A McCain/Condi Rice ticket or a McCain/Colin Powell ticket would not only be inspiring, and bring much needed excitement to the Republican & Independent base…it would also serve notice that the Republicans are reclaiming their rightful history.

I truly believe that the founding members of the Republican party back in 1854 would be proud that African Americans have risen to prominence today, to a point where a black woman is being considered for VP…or even President.

I am a black republican here in liberal New York City, and would gladly support the McCain/Condi Rice ticket.

Let's go McCain/Rice!!!

Ok…here is my story. I will vote for Hillary should she be the nominee. If that doesn't happen then I will vote for McCain, but don't make me not vote at all by putting Condi Rice as vp. I may vote for a republican which is killing me but I can't vote for Rice for vp, don't choose her. Please I want to vote in this election!

Rice/McCain. For more years of unending war!

Excellent Choice

This ticket would be GREAT for the Democrats. Condi has had a hand in nearly all of Bush's security and policy disasters. 9/11, Iraq, Not talking with any heads of states of countries with which we don't agree. Rumsfeld, and Powell had no respect for her by should voters. But hey, to quote the "Decider," "Bring it on."

I REPEAT, THIS IS A McCAIN CAMPAIGN TEST BALLON.

Looking at the hysterical reaction by OBAMA's and HILLARY's fanatics, here and on other blogs, the test will be very POSITIVE

TOM ALBO

Join the parties……Clinton/Rice ticket all the way

Don't sell your bedroom suite Bill …

Look at our Obama & Moveon.org a real hot ticket might come and hit Obama out of the park!!!

She wouldn't be my first choice. If Mc Cain hopes to pull in all those Clinton supporters that are unhappy with the Democratic party he might want to distance himself al little more from the Bush administration than Condoleza Rice.

No more Rice she is failure and Obama and Michelle Obama who loves this country will be failure also.

Ms. Rice is one of the most evil people in the Bush Administration. I hope she does this country a favor and crawls back under the rock from which she came.

IT'S A DIRTY TRICK!!!!!! TO GET THE BLACK VOTE!!!!!!!
IT'S NOT GOING TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave are you a member of Moveon.org? Bush foreign policy was managed terrible but it was necessary. A McCain/Condi ticket is what you call real change with real expereince and real hope.

America first!!

I would definitely vote for a McCain-Rice ticket. I've always admired Condi. My husband and I would not vote for Obama, but I have many Republican friends who are switching party to vote for Obama. That is not good for Republicans. I am afraid that Obama might win because he is viewed as a panacea for our nation's problems.

Rice would be a dream VP. The problem is, she has too much guts for the sissy liberals who want to back down to everybody.

I don't think Rice wants the job. She wants to get back into the private sector.

But if she DID want it, she would be an excellent choice. She is very smart, has tremendous foreign policy experience, and she is a real, true conservative. She would appeal to the conservative base and she would also appeal to women and minorities. As for those who think she has not done anything as our Secretary of State -are you kidding ? Who do you think helped to shut down the nuclear reactors in North Korea ? Do you think that major accomplishment of the Bush administration just "magically happened" all by itself ? And she and the Bush administration continue to keep the pressure up on Iran to shut down its nuclear facilities, working steadily along with other nations to accomplish this goal. And before you get ready to blame Rice for not ending the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, just name one U.S. Secretary of State or one U.S. President who has ever been able to solve that problem. NO ONE has – so don't blame Rice for not solving it either.

Whoever he picks better be more than ready to be the president. I think we all know there is a real chance that in 4 years or even less McCain might not be alive as the average life-span for the men is only 74. If McCain were to be alive 4 years from today most of the men sharing his birthday would be dead.

Hillary 08
If not
Mc Cain & C Rice
That will be good combination
I will never vote for Obama
If C Rice is on the ticket my vote for her

It is silly when people imply (as several have here) that someone is automatically better when they have more experience. Certainly it is something to factor in, but it is only one component. If it were so all-important, why not just amend the constitution to let Bush serve another term? He certainly has more experience than everyone else. Same with Condi — she has a lot of experience screwing things up and lying to the public.

Wow! Dems should be worried, there goes the african-american women that obama has won during the primarys!! I think this is great news for Hillary!

This is a joke and only a trick as they have tried to trick this country since they took office. This is one of the most low life individuals in the office today. You talk about intelligent(what a joke) this person(Rice) is a nut in the making and a person that can care less about anything but big business and the Bush administration. She will be another disgrace to this Great Country of ours to serve as a Vice President as the nut Chenny has already held that position as a disgrace to our country. What a team of nothings, that have put this country in the low of lows(housing, gas, job lost, a war that never should have happened) they should be on trial for murder.

That would be discusting! Talk about continuing a Bush era—- OMG!
If you think the world is in trouble now, all we need Condi Rice in there with McCain – Bush for 12yrs – No Way Jose!

A REAL American says "liberals" paint conservatives as "racist, sexist, elitist". Well – where there's smoke, there's fire.

Republicans/conservatives tout their "family values" – like: perversion (Larry Craig), pedophilia (Mark Foley), adultery (Newt Gingrich), corruption/bribery (Tom DeLay), etc., etc., etc. Oh Yes – I almost forgot – I recall a Republican Presidential Convention is which a gay gentleman was invited to speak (to show that Republicans AREN'T racist, sexist, elitest), and while he was speaking, Republicans turned their backs on him and "prayed'. The Holy Bible says: "as harshly as ye judge others, so will ye be judged" (Romans 2). POOR Republicans! I'll pray for you.

Tell me agian what has Condi produced? Really what are her real accomplishments I don't know of any? I havn't follwed her that closley but seem had just seemed to have pushed the Bush, and we all know that there have been no significant diplomatic break thrus with this administration

That would be a laughable ticket, nobody wants to hear anything from these incompetent merchants after the current administration. Sorry she is even mentioned as a potential candidate.

I surely hope he doesn't think Rice can bring the black vote. Speaking as a black woman, ummm we as a people really don't care for her politics or affiliations or her in general, so she may get .2% of the black vote, but I seriously doubt if it would be more than that.

She is very capable and not a bad pick

I'm an independent who's voting differently in the general elcetion than i did in the primary and with this great news that condi rice might be McCain's Vp will surely get me to vote Republican. I respect and like Ms. Rice for her handling of her role in the suckers administration she is the only one who fights non-stop for the people of this country. Also the only one not caught up in any scandal. She is loved and admired around the world also the only woman i know besides the late benzair bhutto whom other countries accept. Hell if she was running for President Hillary and Barack could hang it up. I know she'll be a far more better leader than Hillary or Barack. And also give barack a fight for the minority vote. and on hillary well being first lady doesn't give you experience when all you have to do is sit and look pretty. But taking on the things Ms. Rice has earns her the right to be President or Vp. Cause Sec. of State is the closest thing to being President.

Condi should never dream of that possibility because her very active role in the Bush's administration and the Iraq war will tank winning the White House.

And besides, she should step aside and let somebody else step in. Don't be too greedy Condi baby.

This is MY dream come true! If you get Condi on the ticket as VP, you will see my run to the Republican ticket! I hope McCain is smart enough to BEG Condi to join him!

Rice respected around the world? Have you ever been outside the US? SHE is NOT!!

Every foreign plocy of Bush has been an unmitigated disaster….and Rice has her finger print on almost every one.

Dem's will dance and sing to be running against everything Bush.

All you people who keep saying, "Bush's Third Term" in reference to McCain, don't know what the hell you are talking about. You should probably not even vote because you aren't educated enough to have an informed opinoin. This includes your god Obama. Just give up already!

Condoleeza Rice for Vice President? She hasn't shown any interest in running for President so I would definitely be all for her on the ticket with McCain. The problem I have with Obama is I didn't know who he was until he began running for President. People who run for president shouldn't you already know who they are and what they have done? McCain / Rice would be awesome!

If Obama is the Democratic nominee and McCain chooses Rice as his running mate, I'll definitely vote for a McCain/Rice ticket. I will not vote for Obama no matter what the outcome may be. HE IS NOT READY TO RUN OUR COUNTRY. HE WILL ONLY RUIN IT.

A REAL American -

Actually I prefer to portray conservatives as arrogant, pseudo-patriotic, close-minded, 'If you don't believe in conventional standards you're un-American' fools.

Oh and your 'name' proves me right! ^_^

How one can come to the conclusion that Dr. Rice would create the dream ticket is beyond me. She is bright and has been in appointed office but we have no clue if the American people would have voted for her. Ultimately OBAMA has the best chance of bringing this country together and developing policy that helps bring balance back to America. Step aside Hillary and McCain…. It's Obama time!

I find it interesting that CNN would even run this story. Secretary Rice has made it very clear in no uncertain terms that she is not interested in running for VP. She has said this herself several times in the last few weeks. She said she would be moving to CA.

I see nothing on the story that was on morning news regarding the "Schultz" statement call McCain a "warmongler" in which he mention that McCain has not vote for any of the bills that give Veternan additional medical benefts. I think that is a big story since is so pro war.

Will any of the Repugnantcans be able to inform me of one success that Rice has made in all her years as SecState? By any objective measure she has been incredibly ineffectual at best or incompetent at worst.

A McCain/Rice ticket should be seen for exactly what it is, an extension of 4 more years of failed Bush/Cheney policies.

A Republican's "Dream TIcket"?! Who are you kidding? That would be TERRIBLE. McCain would TOTALLY shoot himself in the foot if he were to take her onto his ticket! PLEASE NO!

A REAL American -

Actually I prefer to portray conservatives as arrogant, pseudo-patriotic, close-minded, 'If you don't believe in conventional standards you're un-American' fools.

Oh and your 'name' proves me right!

The only entity that says Condoleezza Rice is angling for the McCain #2 spot is the media. Pure speculation. The old advertising garbage…."Let's run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes".
ALL politicfuians use that trick incessantly. But todays voteres are far smarter than the old politicos think they are. Go run a College or University somewhere Condie, it's where you can do America the most good.

And this guy should be our next President. Yikes!!!!! Scary guy.

As Secretary of State, Condi Rice has accomplished nothing. Zero.

Does anyone remember her reaction to 9/11?

During her first interview she stated that she knew what had happened in NYC, but was irritated that she had scheduled a meeting and no one had shown. She repeated this several times, in various ways. It seems that the only thing (to her) wrong with 9/11 was that people did not show up to her very important meeting.

G*D forbid we should ever be in similar circumstances again, but should we be, she is the LAST person I want in the White House.

The comments on this story make me wonder how absolutely blind and ignorant American voters really are. Did you all sleep through the last 8 years? Was two terms of Bush and crew not enough? How many of you that stuck us with Bush twice, are the same people calling for the "dream ticket"? Gimme a break… if anyone is dense enough to believe that woman would be good for this country then you're head examined.

Wait Condi Rice get a report detailing how Al Qeada will attack America with planes and ignores it and she is a good candidate for VP? What has she accomplished???? Donald Trump said it himself she is the worst negotiator and is just good at waving her hand at summits. Boy you Republicans got to do better than that. Condileeza and the geezer!

This is great news for the democratic party and a nightmare for the conservative talk shows.

It ties Lil McBush directly to the continuation of Condi, Chaney and Bush's failed 10,000 year war policy.

It's definitely will not get more than 2-3 African American votes and we will have this Bush administration leftover to ask about the shredding of the White House documents on the campaign trail before dubya leaves office.

She's exactly who Congress needs to question to start the Bush/Chaney impeachment process.

Obama 08

Senator McCain couldn't beat a tree stump in this years election, so adding Rice to the ticket really doesn't matter. If it's the black vote he is after, well, this might get him a vote or two nationwide. The bottom line is the American people are tired of the Bush administration's LIARS, so adding one of the biggest to his VP list won't help any.

Are you kidding me? She personifies incompetence. Also, are Republicans ready for a lesbian VP?

Good Grief…….are the Republicans that desparate to run such a pair of empty suits as those two?

If, and I say if, Obama gets the nomination, I will be voting Republican anyway. And, Rice is amazing. Obama wouldn't be where he is today without CNN promoting him. I dare CNN to print this one.

I think Barak should pick her as a running mate! She would be a good friend and company to Michele.

GO CONDI!!

Why should we elect 2 people who continue to fight new wars based on Cold War Histry.

Are you sure this is "unstoppable," "zowie," "winning?" She's either the architect or handmaiden of all of Bush's foreign policy disasters. The Democrats will tag her with all of those, every available chance.

I agree that Condi would basically provide Mccain with some of the black vote and women's vote, basically stripping that vital constituency from Obama, who thrives on being the first african american candidate…

But, your comments are pretty scary. Aren't you all democrats…complaining about Bush all these years and now you would elect yet another Bush instead of Obama, just because HIllary didn't make it…

Amazing…

That's right McBush, pick one of Bush's mindless minions to show the world you wish further the failed [R] policies of the past 8 years. You've already articulated it a number of times, but choosing one of the king's yes-persons will really drive it home. Some people are THICK, and they need this wake-up call. They are so THICK that they plan on voting for a continuation the present abject failure into the future.

Rice should be ashamed of herself. She had a chance to move against our entry into the Iraq boondoggle, and at the time failed to stand behind the last thinking person in the administration: Colin Powell. She has since been awarded for her loyalty to the failed king and her dis-service to her country. She is no more qualidfied to be VP than McBush is to be Pres.

I think Ms. Rice would be an excellent running mate for John McCain!

Please, no more of this Bush crap.

Democrats, this is serious. FOX NEWS HANNITY HAS HIS OWN
SHOW!!!!!!! IT USED TO BE HANNITY AND COLMES-NOW IT IS JUST
HANNITY-THE OBAMA BASHER. FOX NEWS HIRED CARL ROVE!!!
TRASHING OBAMA ALL WEEKEND!!!! CARL ROVE SPOKE TO A
YOUTH FOUNDATION AT A COLLEGE AND HARDLY MENTIONED
HILLARY BUT BASHED OBAMA.

WATCH OUT DEMOCRATS, THE REPUBLICANS PLAN TO WIN.
IT WILL BE MCCAINS VP PICK. CONDELEEZA, WHO IS THE LEAST HATED.IT WILL THE WORST SMEAR ADS AGAINST OBAMA. THE
TRASH IS COMING!!!!!!

VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN AND YOU VOTE FOR THE LIKES OF
ROVE, BUSH!!!!!

Retired Professional White Woman for Obama from Day 1.

Condi is the WORST CHOICE POSSIBLE that McCain could make for VP. If he chooses her or anyone else from the Bush Administration, I'll immediately stop campaigning for him and switch to the Democrats. In fact, I'd rather campaign for a Hitler/Stalin ticket than a McCain/Rice ticket.

I hope with all my might that McCain distances himself from the Bush Administration as much as he can.

That would be absolutely fabulous!!!

Ditto all those who said the would vote for a McCain/Rice ticket if Obama gets the nomination. He single handily destroyed the democratic party…not HRC. He's suppose to be a uniter and I see nothing uniting about him.

The Democrats worst nightmare: a female black woman who actually grew up in the Jim Crow South versus a black guy who was raised by rich white people in Hawaii.

I think it would be terrific! It would eliminate Obama’s need to link McCain to Bush. McCain would have already done it himself.

If Hillary and Condi were both vice presidential candidates, that would be quite the match up.

Condi is the only part of the Bush adminstration I respect. If she were willing, she would make a great VP. The ticket would be hard to beat.

marc from indiana April 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

This would be the REAL dream ticket. No 2 people are more highly respected around the world.
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LOL LOL
LOL LOL Mark !
I love your sarcasm!!

let's finish it off with Cheney, Rumsfeld, Alberto Gonzalez and Karl Rove. Why Stop at Rice?

Hey…..is Paul Wolfowitz available for Undersecretary of Defense?

", if you look beyond the photo-ops and headlines,"

…Please. This is America we are talking about.

Condoleeza Rice…. wasn't she the person in charge of National Security on September 11th, 2001?

It is only fitting that a failed National Security Advisor and a failed Secretary of State should join the ticket of a failed (and aged) Senator from Arizona to campaign for the policies of a failed presidency.

I heard she has the hots for Hugo Chavez.

Tim T.

Look what she's accomplished in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process in over four years–nothing!!! And
people think she should be VP. Balderdash

what has anyone from states accomplished with the Israeli-palestinian peace proccess? Clinton made a stab at it and we can see how well that worked.

I think McCain should look very seriously at Ms. Rice as his VP. She is an extremely intelligent person and very respected.

Heck no. She is nothing else but a failure. Mention one accoplishment of hers.

I think Rice is smart enough not to accept this or stay away from this position if she is aiming for long term future political career. otherwise she will be another John Edward.

Please America think of the big picture, the failing economy, costly occupation in Iraq,housing crisis,gas prices,lost jobs. The issues that face millions of americans. The republicans have not done a good job in the past 8 years of running this country. Why would or should the american people want to elect another republican for president no matther who is on the ticket.

McCain should pick someone that helps him win Michigan, Ohio, or Pennsylvania. But who ever he picks, he'll have my vote.

A REAL American –

Actually I prefer to portray conservatives as arrogant, pseudo-patriotic, close-minded, 'If you don't believe in conventional standards you're un-American' fools.

Oh and your 'name' proves me right.

Mmmmmmmmm

I don't think that RICH wife of John"s will let Condie near her Senator!

Hey he is not what you would call the faithful type.

marc from indiana – HOLY! What planet are you living on? Anyone connected with the Bush administration is poison around the world.

This would be intresting ! Im a democrat and to see a team like this makes me pause and think !

this would be great, McCain would stand absolutely no chance by picking a Bush insider as VP. she is front and center of half the Bush lies.

I am thinking the conservatives that don't like McCain already will really have a problem with this.

Strategic move.

McCain makes this statement to generate "buzz" and see what the reaction is like. Negative? Well, it never happened, right? Positive? Well then he considers her as a candidate.

He's running against either a Woman (Hillary) or a Black Man (Obama). With Condi on the ticket, he's got all the bases covered.

I wonder if she really wants the demotion, though. Secretary of State is a more active job than VP….

Read McCain's statement about Condi – not once does he say "Woman" or "Black". He just says "American". Words chosen carefully.

Condie lovesss her Bush MAN! If he says go be VP that is what she will do.
Her Mother said Condie just can not say no to that man!
Condie and Bush sitting in a tree a k i s s i n g!!

I'm not sure how this would help show anyone that McCain isn't just Bush all over again.

When it comes to experience, the ticket would win hands-down. But, what actually has she ACCOMPLISHED during her tenure? Our foreign relations are in a shambles and it doesn't matter whether that's Bush's fault for messing them up so badly no one could keep them smoothed out or not. She's still at the helm of the government's foreign policy and relations and it's not pretty out there.

She's smart. She's a black woman (two minorities in one fell swoop). She's capable. But her record is far from stellar.

I am so sick of hearing Clinton or Obama supporters saying if my candidate does not win then I am voting for Mccain. How is that even logical? Is this a popularity contest or a political race? GROW UP!! If you were voting on the policies of the candidates, then McCain should not be an alternative for any Democrat!!! Clinton and Obama's policies are pretty much even and no where near comparable to Bush's older brother's!!!! As far as Rice being a viable VP candidate, if the the thought is that she will sway the African American vote, please think again. This is a man who consistantly voted against the civil rights act, and MLK having a holiday. Throwing African Americans a token VP candidate, will not change any of that.

I see we got the liberal crowd all riled up with this one. Your dream candidate Obama is the nightmare candidate for the rest of us.

No Bama in the Whitehouse.

God help us if this happens! She's done nothing, accomplished nothing, other than be a spokesperson for Bush. Nice woman, but qualified for the presidency? I don't think so. This would be my worst nightmare come true.

Eugene OR

Would everyone out there WAKE THE HELL UP! We have had nothing but lies from the current administration. What we really need to do is to remove as many people in our government as possible and start over. I hear comments like they are too conservative or not conservative enough. I want someone that is looking out for the interests of the American people not a person that is going to blindly follow a person because they are president. OUr government has become to powerfull for its own good. They have stepped far beyond thier boundaries and it is time to pull them back to the US and see what we can get accomplished here. I we want to put another brain washed person in the white house we have plenty to choose from beside one that has already had her chance and screwed it up.

Talk about a hypocritical bunch of posters. How quick we are to point out Rice's position in Bush's administration, but for weeks we have had "don't compare her to Bill, she is not Bill" or "don't compare him to Wright, he is not wright, he has his own idea's and he did not know that the Black Panther Party was a backer on his website"…

May I point out that Hillary the liar and Barack the fraud have been involved with their surrogates a heck of a lot longer than Rice.

Why on earth would he even consider her? She's been at the forefront of this administration's arrogance and incompetence. McCain is bad enough, but add Rice and we would have nothing more than a 3rd Bush term. That's the last thing this country needs!

Condi is no Obama or Hillary.
Won't make a difference – 2 Bush affiliated candidates on the same tickket
Wooptidu!

This would be the REAL dream ticket. No 2 people are more highly respected around the world.

This is only a way to get more women to veto republican. . . but who cares!

If Hillary was to win, I would not vote McCain if Rice is the VP. I would switch back to; hate to say it, but Hillary.

You enjoy em.

Why would such a talented woman want to be used this way, to be a token? How sad for her if she would really stoop to this!

thats a winning ticket

McCain and the Republicans would be fools if they included any part of the present administration on their ticket. Let's just wipe that mud off our feet and get on with a "clean" slate!

If Hillary wins, I'll vote for McCain. If Hillary comes back again, I'll vote for my cat.
Sour loser, that's what you are, Hillary. You'll even lose your senate seat. LIAR.

We can't stand 4 more Bush years…..

A great american, indeed with real goverment experience without and sniprer incident! Would be wonderful if Mr. MacCain can have her as his wing man:)

She never stood up to BUSH/CHENEY/ROVE even when she knew they were wrong. She's a puppet.

Even though I am not a Rebublican I really respect her a lot. She knows what she is doing and is a very educated woman. I say go for it, why not?

Good call by McCain. There has to be ABSOLUTELY NO CARRYOVER from this Presidency if John McCain has any chance in the fall election. Ms.Rice has invested too much opinion in President Bush's wars plans that she cannot be permitted to rehash the arguments from the last eight years with the current state of Iraq & Afghanistan.

Fresh eyes are needed. I know I would certainly drop John McCain in a heartbeat and vote Democrat (Clinton? Obama? Yeah – both) to make sure everyone is swept out of office, and fresh reasoning is restored to this country.

this would put the libs/dems into a tizzy. wait, wait! it already has!

I thought C. Rice was George W. Bush's Number 2?

Every time Rice opens her mouth lies or completely hypocritical statements comes spewing out. She would be the perfect choice for the Republican VP ticket.

She should be running for president and he should be no where on the ticket

CLINTON/OBAMA 08

look at as getting excited about electing another top aid from the bush adminstration to the white house for a 3rd term. when are we going to stop being brain washed? regardless of her experience its the same song. im black but no thanks. The world is not ready to be ruled by a female prsident from the us. not after watchin billary so angry at the world just to get elected to the white house.

We should thank Dr. Rice for her efforts, but Dr. Rice has had her period of service to the U.S. at a high level. Her close connection to GWB does not recommend her to the voters who are severely fatiqued from the seemingly endless debacles and uncaring policy choices of GWB and his clique. She should give ii a rest, and John McCain needs to finds someone with serious economic skills and credible economic successes in order to make himself the most desirable candidate for election to the office of President. Just being a nice, smart, or well-educated, capable person or a "good-ole-boy", back-slapper, or good, smiling, "charming hand-shaker" no longer "cuts it". The next Presidential team needs to have a proven work ethic and a desire to help the well-being of the American worker as well as a history of PRODUCING successes in the efforts attempted. This country must elect a team with the vision to repair the extensive damages of our most recent federal administration. I just hope it's not too late to repair some of it before more lasting disasters result. Ten months seems like a long time right now. MS in SC

By the way, she does have a lot of experience….. at being a puppet.

As an African-American female, I would never consider voting for Condelezza Rice. She has lost all of my respect when she stood by George Bush. She's probably seen and heard it all and she still stayed in that administration. McCain can pick her all he wants but I don't think it will help that much with the African-American vote. Stop insulting our intelligence.

AS A DEM I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT TICKET. IT WOULD BRING BALANCE TO THE REPUB PARTY

THAT'S THE TICKET. I WOULD SUPPORT THE TWO AND LOBBY FOR OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. TOGETHER I BELIEVE THEY CAN MAKE A STRONG UNIFIED RECOVERY TO OUR PRESENT SEEMLY DIVIDED GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY.. IT IS TROUBLING TO ME THAT THE REST OF THE WORLD SEES AMERICA DIVIDED. WE SEEMINGLY DEMAND AND COMMAND RESPECT FROM OTHER COUNTRIES YET WE AMERICANS ARE SO DIVIDED AND DO NOT PAY PROPER RESPECT FOR OUR ELECTED PRESIDENT AND FORMER PRESIDENTS, WHOMEVER THEY WERE OR SHALL BE. SO OFTEN OUR CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IS SIMPLY REFERED TO AS GEORGE BUSH…AND AS BILL CLINTON. WHERE IS THE EARNED RESPECT OF TITLE OF PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH? WHERE IS FORMER PRESIDENT WILLIAM (BILL) CLINTON? WE AS A COUNTRY NEED TO STAND BEHIND WHOMEVER THE NEXT PRESIDENT WILL BE. WE DONT HAVE TO VOTE HIM/HER IN, WE DONT HAVE TO EVEN LIKE THE PERSON, BUT FOR OUR OWN DIGNITY AND RESPECT AND SAFETY, WE SHOULD STAND TOGETHER IN SUPPORT AS THE GREAT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS WE ONCE WERE. GOD BLESS US ALL. IS OUR COUNTRY'S NAME IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR HAVE WE ALLOWED THAT TO CHANGE TOO.

Wise up people, that would be the kiss of death for Mccain. McCain is Bush all over again. Why does these old white men love Black women. He can have her, she's a sell-out anyway.

Obama or Bust!!!

This woman has always been cool, calm and collected. She should have thrown her hat into the ring and ran for President, but for now, I would love to have her as the Vice President. If McCain has any sense at all, he shouldn't hesitate….she could only make his campaign stronger.

Just in case you needed another reason to vote for a Democrat …

Ram I agree with you if Hillary is the nominee (which won't be thanks to fanactical moveon.org & Rev Wright) and McCain picks Condi I am voting for a McCain/Rice tickets.

McCain/Rice tickets equals to a strong American, and strong economic future.

Little did Obama know that he was driving the race card over and over and over – only to benefit McCain. Good move. Way to sink the Democrats.

Secretary Rice has accomplished nothing. She is but another shill for Bush.

Accept it, folks. The death of the status quo is upon us. Adding Rice to this doomed ticket would only insure that her career goes down in flames. Appropriate.

Great…. now we'll have two more war mongorors. Can anybody say Bush/Cheney?

The only rice McCain needs on his ticket is Uncle Ben's, because it's white.

Bad timing, Condi will be destoryed by McCains 4 years if he becomes president. She is still young she should run as president on her own come next time on Condi/Collin ticket; some people might see that combo as too black but I'm sorry I'm color blind.

People posting positive comments here about Rice must be the 1 in 4 who still think George Dubya has done a good job as president.

Rice, is irrevocably bound to the policies of the Goerge W. Bush. Failure to present a winning strategy in Iraq will be her and his legacy. She was there from the beginning. Anybody who would vote for Mcain/Rice if Hillary doesnt win should not be votinng.

They obviously are voting for reasons other than the issues. Issues should be the central reason to vote. Likebility, personality, ect should come second on the priority list.

Rice is a continuation of the Bush Doctrine, she has no backbone unlike Colin Powell and the only reason despite her credentials McSame is considering her is because he gets the best of both worlds to counteract what is happening on the Democratic side, which is a Woman and a African-American. Covers both bases with those in the middle who want to see an African-American or Woman as president or vice president.

This would obviously be her 3rd job of great significance, remember she was NSA Director, now Secretary of State and then a Vice President. WOW! I am already sick of her.

She'd be a fool to run, and would guarantee McCain's defeat. Condi was the National Security Advisor that failed to stand up to the President and stop the war in Iraq that was based on lies.

. . . This is a non-issue as Condi has said that she has no interest
whatsoever in running for both positions. She mentioned having to
be visited in California after Bush's term.

I am a Hillary supporter, but would definitely go for a McCain-Rice ticket over Obama.

This would certainly help him in the general
election

While she is certainly very intellegent and experienced, if you look beyond the photo-ops and headlines, Rice has actually been a very weak Secretary of State and did a very poor job as security advisor leading up to the Iraq war. She will be very vulnerable to attacks from the Dems and I think would be a terrible president.

If McCain has enough common sense to pick Condaleeza Rice as a running mate, I just might have to vote for him. A McCain-Rice ticket would be unbeatable, and I've always been a fan of Condaleeza. I don't think anyone has ever had a negative word to say about her.

Rice is a very intelligent woman, and she would make an excellent leader in the White House. In my opinion, she's head and shoulders above the rest of her cronies when it comes to foreign affairs. Although I'm a Democrat, if she were ever on a ticket as a presidential candidate, she would have my vote in a heartbeat.

What a great ticket! Do agree she should be the front-runner. Willing to accept 2nd. McCain's age concerns me – Rice has the experience and tenacity to be a great leader.

If McCain offers RIce and she accepts, he will be so defeated…….even before he starts……that combination is truly a political death sentence. That is not what America needs…….another Popeye and Olive Oil……….

Oh Boy, McSame and Condi. We are doomed. So much for change.

Wow, rice for VP. Neither of these two people should be allowed anywhere near capital hill. Can anyone say war hungry? I cant even believe some people really want something like this to happen. Republicans……..how sad.

McCain needs Rice more than Rice needs McCain.

If Obama does not get democrat nomination, my vote would be for McCain/Rice before Clinton any day.

Obama '08

This ticket will be disastrous to America and the World. These two will continue the Bush Administration policies and rhetoric.

NO! She was a member of the board of Chevron, Charles Schwab, Transamerica and Hewlett-Packard. She is one of the architects of the Iraq War! She is tied to big oil. Chevron named a tanker after her!

Great choice for VP or Pres.

I see from the count above that Condi Rice has 11 admirers. That is 11 more than I thought she would have. It is certainly more than she deserves.

My only drawback would be that Ms. Rice blindly obeyed President Bush. Even when he was wrong and asked her to say things she didn't believe. I'm looking for stronger character in my next president. Obama '08

Gag me with a spoon. Rice is the quintessential brown noser. No pun intended.

I could never vote for ANYONE who had been appointed by the current President and chose to stay with him. This presidency has been horrendous and Ms. Rice is very much a part of this presidency.

The problem with Condi Rice is if her lips are moving she is lying.

Are you people serious? You would vote for Condi Rice after all she's done in this current administration?

No wonder the American empire is ending. You people are morons.

I thought she said that she was not interested in an elected office…….

Condi Rice is another George W. Bush.

Great American? No, I think that's a bankrupt grocery chain. Just like McCain's touch with the American people — bankrupt and corporate.

If you want real change for working people, vote Socialist. If you don't vote Socialist, you probably don't understand political economy. Just keep going to your job and pretending it's all OK.

Yeah she has experience but for a horrible administration! As a life-long Democrat I would love to see Condi on the ticket…it would cement a GOP loss. McCain needs to distance himself from Bush as much as possible and other than Bush or Cheney, Rice is the next most tainted by that failed presidency!

Yes she's smart, has experience and the like but she is part of something that 70% of America has been rejecting for the past few years.

If Hillary does not win the nomination this will provide a better alternative for Democrats who want someone who is strong with experience.

I think John McCain should pick Joe Lieberman as his vice – presidential choice. That way Lieberman could whisper in his ear and correct him evertime he makes a mistake.

She has my vote…….

PLEEEZE add Condi to your ticket McCain so the Democrats have a FIELD day linking Mc Bush/Condi to this failed administration. If this happens it would be like shooting a layup for the Dems

Obama 08′

This would be terrible for McCain.

It would further tie him to the failed Bush Administration.

As an Obama supporter, I would love to see Rice on McCain's ticket.

Her presence on the campaign would serve as a constant reminder of all of the failures of the Bush administration, most of which she was intimately involved with. She's a foreign policy disaster, has absolutely zero integrity, and would reaffirm that a McCain administration would be four more years of the same.

This is the first I've heard of a McCain/Rice ticket and I like the idea!

Rice is a patriot. If McCain wants her as his VP pick, she will strongly consider and probably say yes. Furthermore, boy would that be some ticket! Good luck trying to match that team.

I meant to say that at least Powell had the decency to resign. Condi, on the other hand, elected to cast her lot in with theirs.

This would sink McCain's run for the White House. He would be dragging himself down with her Bush policies that she would continue. He needs to distance himself from Bush as much as possible.

i think this would be great ticket. if Hillary is not the democratic nominee- i'll vote for maccain-rice!

It's gonna be Bush's third term so it makes sense. They'll need someone to take care of the war portfolio.

McCain or Rice = Bush Third Term!

McCain has my vote unless he adds Rice as his VP – she is too connected to Bush for my vote ….

a single woman as VP or President???? That would be a hugh disaster!!!!! I mean, come on, think about it!!!!

The only way McCain will get my vote is if Ms. Rice is on the ticket–then it's a sure thing!

I certainly hope so.
Candidly, I am absolutely disappointed with the current crop of Presidental candidates.

Rice would be Bush baggage for McCain. I think she is a smart person but has not proven to be a real peacemaker.

eeww…..

The John & Condi ticket would be perfect, setting her up to run for the top spot next!

Now we are getting somewhere.

I would vote for her anythime though I hope she will run for P someday.

I guess she will go shopping to show the american people she really cares and take 3 days to rest from all that she purchased

God help us from this two. They have no clue what American people want.

I would vote the ticket – except for one thing: JOHN MCCAIN

Fabulous, I can't think of a better way to tie McCain to the failed policies of the Bush administration. It would just confirm the McSame nickmane.

I think Ms Rice has the experience and intelligence to be a wonderful Vice President.

Not a chance. McCain needs to get away from the Bush White House, not continue it. Sorry Condi, but I don't see that happening.

how is a liar and a traitor a great american? have we sunk so low?

Rice is most definitwly an intelligent woman. I would hate to see her run so that MC Clain has a minority too. Keep in mind she is still from the Bush adm.

ugh that we deffinitaly don't need-with these kind of choices guys a lot of people just won't vote-

I can't recall an election where the role of running mate is so important. A McCain-Rice ticket is one I could definately support.

The last thing we need is ANYONE within the current abysmal Administration to be allowed back in the WH in January 2009, regardless of education, race, creed, sex, experience.
Defenestration. Look it up.

I would much prefer Dr. Rice run for President but will take a McCain/Rice ticket, and I'm a democrat

Talk about a dream ticket… Then Rice in the top spot in the future. We could do no better!

A Secretary of state who has done nothing in 7 years, and an old has been for President. great ticket…… LOL

If Hillary should win, the GOP needs to consider putting Ms Rice on the ticket. As divisive as hillary is, most democrats will flood to the GOP

Rice would be an excellent choice for McCain and the republican party.

That would be a good reason to not vote for McCain. She's scarier than Cheney. There would be another Cold War for sure.

Rice? Good grief Charlie Brown are you kidding? She is one of the group of fools who lied us into this Bush War. She was complaisant and compliant, obviously doing what she was instructed.

All her so called foreign policy experience did not help one bit regarding the war and the aftermath. She did not know the 3 factions would be at each other's throats? She did not tell George this? Why not? This huge oversight on her part has cost us dearly.

And as to her "understanding of basic economic theory", she has not given her wisdom to the administration? We are in a great place right now. Paying for a war on a credit card. She needs to go now, before any more damage can be inflicted on the US buy this group of fools.

yes she has a lot of foreign policy experience. and its all disastrous. this would be the worst possible combination the republicans could come up with.

What a brilliant move that would be on McCains part.
If Obama makes it to the general elections ,his candles for the win there would all blow out !

I would love to see a McCain/Rice ticket. She is tireless in working for the good of this Country. Intelligence and knowledge of foreign policy and appears to have gained the respect of other leaders around the world.

Why not. She's been a forgettable Secretary of State and a total failure as National Security Advisor.

This is scary stuff… As one of the main architects of the unlawful Iraq war, who knows what kind of trouble that Condi would lead the US as # 2. No way, find another option. the US does not need another military exercise for the neocon chess game. GO AWAY CONDI

rice is crazy which makes her a good running mate for mccain

Anyone stating they will vote for McCain / Condi ticket only if she is on that ticket needs to realize you are still putting McCain in as president. Your voting for president, not VP.

I would VOTE for McCain and Rice before Obama ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!

If Obama is the Democratic nominee, I will vote Republican for the first time in my life!!!

Hillary 08′ 12′

Hmmm, I'd have to learn more about her. I don't know enough about her experience with economic policy.

I'm a solid Hillary supporter and long time registered Dem who is very concerned about Obama.

Look at that face it says it all…

Anyone stating they will cross party lines if their candidate is not selected is not a true Democrat.

He apparently doesn't want to have her on his ticket

I am a registered Democrat. However, if Obama is the democratic nominee, I am voting for McCain and, I think Rice would be a good running mate.

I'm a moderate Republican.. If Rice is the VP (or Romney), I will vote for McCain. Period. Decision made. Done. Otherwise, I will remain uncommitted.

you have all got to be kidding! If you want to ensure that the Bush/Cheney nightmare continues go ahead and sing the praises of Condi. And then McCain and Condi no less. You have to be the same brilliant people responsible for putting Bush in office TWICE.

McCain looks like a comic-book villain in that picture.

I'd pick Rice over Obama any day.

Republican Dream Ticket right here.

Rice is a wonk and should be teaching somewhere. Oh, that's what she thinks, and talks about Stanford, a lot. Let her go teach, it's what she wants.

I am a big Hillary fan and will vote for Hillary come November. Hence, if Obama wins the nomination, I will switch sides and vote for McCain and it would be an awesome choice if Condi Rice were the VP…all the more to vote Republican. She is absolutely the most experienced person out there and what a great American!!! Condi should run for Pres, she would kick everyone's *ss!!! McCain should listen to these comments and pick up Rice, he would win for sure!!

Hillary 08!

Easy on the "great american"….usually you want to use that describing someone dead and that has done something great. She has done a good job and would love to see here as a VP but "Great American?"

Easy on BS sauce Johnny

Oh, please. For all those who think she is fabulous, please identifiy her political achievements that qualifer her for the VP slot. Nothing jumps to the forefront does it? Why? Because she is another mouthpiece for the Bush Administration. Aside from this alleged "tofer" issue (African American and a woman), I don't see what real value she adds to the ticket. I certainly respect her as a person, but have absolutely no desire for anyone from the Bush Administration to go forward with the next one!

As a Secretary of State, what did she accomplish? Nothing except talking to Decider-in-Chief what he wants to hear.

Good riddance, she looks even slicker than the Clintons. Condi, show us some respect because we are not that dumb as you might think.

I wouldn't be interested in Rice for VP or President. She's part of the Bush debacle and I can't see her fit for anything political. She'll probably do just fine with writing books & speaking seminars.

This GOP is serving us day old oatmeal. I'm voting with the DNC, where they're having a full fresh breakfast buffet, with all of the trimmings.

Keep the mimosas coming; we're taking our country back.

Ye ye ye, Cun Bah Yahh I can't stand the stench of hypocricy from all of you.This is the former security adviser to Bush leading to 9-11 and the Ira war. Every intelligence about the war went through her. With her on the ticket under scores the fact that MacCain's presidency will turn out to be Bush's third term. She is nothing but a reflection of Bush's foreign policy. Be careful what you wish for. Enough of this experience that does not solve problems. EXPERIENCE IS NOTHING IF YOU COULD NOT PUT IT TO USE!!!!!!

I must certainly be a dinosaur.
I couldn't disagree more with the previous comments.
What a wasted 4 years that combination would provide.
I truly believe it is time to do without both offices being occupied if this is the best either party can present.

Is it true that Vin Gupta, CEO of InfoUSA, Bill Clinton's $400,000 employer and major donor and fundraiser to Hillary has been the main pollster for CNN throughout this campaign?

I love McCain, but he is really getting too close the Bush Administration. I would be willing to forgive all the pandering to the right (he's got to get elected, right?), but having Rice in the VP slot would steer me right over to Obama.

She publicly stated that she's not interested. Let's see if she's just as good at flip-flopping as the rest of them.

Ms. Rice can be a great President. She has the total package. I'll vote for her for sure, NO DOUBT about it.

Rice should be running for President. She is more credentialed and runs circles around McCain, Clinton and Obama.

Obama 2008 and 2012. Rice 2016 and 2020.

IT DEPENDS ON WHO HER PASTOR IS.

AND WHICH CHURCH SHE ATTENDS.

Oh great and old man and a failed Sec. of State for Pres & VP. It these two along with Hillary and Obama is all the United States has to offer up as possible Presidents and Vice Presidents, then we are doomed.

With McCain's age a luring factor, she could be President sooner then later…

McCain would be smart to choose someone with a strong economic background. so Rice doesn't fit the bill. just another war hawk like McCain.

You have GOT to be kidding me. While I don't disagree that adding Condi to the McCain ticket would improve his chances, there are 2 things that should be pointed out:

A) It's not because of her integrity or intelligence…it's simply because the far right conservatives who don't feel comfortable with McCain will cozy up to him more if he has someone that reminds them of Bush.

B) It would be a shame, because McCain actually has integrity and is a reasonable man…Condi lost all credibility after testifying before Congress and would only bring with her a tradition of LYING to the American people.

What a combination! McCain with no idea how to deal with the economy and Rice with no accomplishments whatsoever. Hope they do run on the same ticket. Guaranteed flop.

McCain/Rice would be easy for the Dems to beat – it's way to easy to paint that ticket as Bush's third term.

As much as McCain supports the war, I think he does what he can to distance himself from the bogus reasons why we went to war in the first place.

As a Dem, nothing would make me more happier to see such a ticket.

Her appearance on the Republican ticket as the veep would permanently link John McCain with the Bush administration. I'm not sure he wants to do that. . . he's busy trying to distance himself from Bush right now.

What!? Please, John – run with Condi. I'd love to see one of the architects of W's failed Iraq policy on the GOP ticket just to remind voters that a vote for MCCain is a vote for a third Bush term. Just how smart can she be? She's been fronting for Mr. Disaster in one capacity or another for 7 years now.

McCain/Rice….now THAT would get me pumped for the election and my vote. Hope you're reading these comments, Condi, America would love to see you on that ticket!

Rice is another Bush Regime embarrasment. She is another appointment based upon loyalty rather than ability. TO EVERYONE: STOP LOOKING AT RACE AND GENDER. LOOK AT ABILITY.

It doesn't matter who McCain chooses, he is for helping the rich get richer.
That won't change not matter who is his V.P. because HE WILL BE
THE BIG WIG BOSS. THE V.P HE CHOOSES WON'T CHANGE A THING. McCain is known to be stubborn and he is known to have
an explosive temper. Now, that is just what we need.

Obama 2008

I guess GW Bush forgot to inform McCain who his running mate would be. Condi would be a perfect example of a third term of the Bush Administration. Surely, the American public would just love 4 more years of these failed policies!

Great choice! Another bush adminstration crony that can lie with a smile! Hmm…let's think about it; missed 911 as national security advisor; oversees Blackwater/mercenary troops; oversaw IRAQ reconstruction..that went swimmingly well…lied about pre-war intelligence fraud to Congress; former Chevron board member (another oil mole), etc. etc. Wonderful choice to cinch a Democrat win!

There is so much hypocrisy in America. Everyone screams for change and how poorly things are run in Washington but when it comes time to vet a candidate, anyone who doesn't have decades of Washington experience is discounted. Wake up. You can't have change and brainwashed experience. Either be quiet and accept the status quo and vote for the most experienced candidate, or accept that good ideas can come from inexperienced people. Bill Gates started Microsoft as a 20 year old, Michael Dell about the same and the Google founders were in their twenties too. I'll take attitude and aptitude over experience any day.

Rice is a non-starter. She would seal the deal that McCain represents Bush's third term.

McCain/Powell is another winning combination. Please get him McCain!

Rice would be a great addition to McCain's ticket and would certainly deflate the Obama's campaign considerably.

Excellent choice. I am hopeful this happens.

I'm a registered dem and if it's Oborme for the Dems and not Hillary. Then Mcain gets my vote. Especially if Rice is VP

Please choose her Mr. McCain….It will give this country one more reason to remind us of George W Bush and vote for the Democratic candidate Barack Obama!

Condi for VP maybe President someday. Now that may send the independents to the Republican party. Wow, a white male, and a female/african american. This would really change things.

Rice should be partly blamed for the tragedy in Iraq. Time for her to go back to teaching Russian politics at Stanford, she's done with American politics.

I would vote for them over anyone else. It is a better choice than the Clinton drama.

If Hillary wins the Democratic nomination, a McCain/Rice ticket would certainly make voting Republican a lot easier.

I would definitely vote for that ticket. Rice is a very strong African American woman with more experience than all the candidates combined.

This would never happen…McCain is a war president just like Bush. Rice is a diplomat.

Wouldn't this be a dream ticket for the Obama voters, should Hillary win the Democratic primary.

I'm a Democrat but here are some sincere words of advice for McCain because I sincerely like the man. He better go in the opposite direction of Ms. Rice if he stands a snow ball's chance in you know where of winning the general election bid for President. Rice is even more closely tied to Bush's agendas/politics than McCain is. It would only mean disaster for him naming her as his VP on the ticket. I'm sure he's smart enough to have figured this out by now.

Rice is one of those people who told many of the 935 deliberate lies that lead up to the war in Iraq. She is untrustworthy. I would be frightened to see her anyhwere near the presidential ticket.

It might sound exciting to have an African American woman on the Republican ticket to counterbalance somewhat the Democratic ticket – expected to be headed by Senator Obama. But Rice, as a Bush's appointee, has no constituency, how would that help the Republican ticket? As a matter of fact she should be held partly accountable for the debacle in Iraq and how the world views America today.

Condi Rice has been the most invisible Secretary of State in the last 100 years and has fewer accomplishments than the least of her predecessors.

Sounds like an ideal V.P. choice for Senator McCain There's no way she will overshadow him.

I agree Rice should be at the top of the ticket. Why would she want to link her political future to John McCain? She has as much foreign policy experience as he does. Just because he is old does not mean he has more. Secondly, she understand basic economic theory, something that McCain is clearly clueless about.

I am a registered Dem.

But, if Hillary is to become the Dem nominee AND Rice is selected for VP, my vote is McCain/Rice ticket.

I think Rice is a very intelligent person and will make right decisions for America. Its unfortunate that she works for Bush now, but I think she is even capable of being our President with 'real experience' as against 'claimed experience'.

Should John McCain choose Ms. Rice as V-P he certainly will not get my vote. She has done way too much to pressure Israel to give up land it should not yield.

Condi does come off as one of the more-intelligent people in Washington. I'd like to see her on the ticket!

A REAL American- I'm a democrat but I agree with you. She is very intelligent and has a great deal of experience.

Bad combination I must say. Rice is a staunch supporter of Bush politics. McCain needs to step back and decide if he really wants to align himself that strongly with Bush Politics. Take a look at Bush polls Mr McCain, talk to Americans and other Governments then make a decision that is in the best interest of American.

I don't think she wants any more politics and would love to go back in to the private sector of life. Yes, She has served her counter well and after 8 years, she would enjoy the rest. She has also said she had no interested in for running office.

I think it would be McCain's best move!

Rice, are you kidding? Look what she's accomplished in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process in over four years–nothing!!! And
people think she should be VP. Balderdash!

Ms. Rice has not been able to do her current job with any competence, how could she expect to be Commander in Chief if anything should happen to Senator McCain?

And here is the cork screw, if it happens, that will be thrown into the equation. It will cause for an even greater soap opera.

The last thing you need when you are trying to show people who you're not a third Bush term. Is to get one of Bush's top folks for your #2 role.

You might as well advertise yourself as "More of the same."

I was pretty sure that she doesn't want this job. Does one apperance and speaking engangement mean that she's jockeying for position? I don't know about that….

Boring and Unbearable–great, that's all we need–NOT.

She would be a great VP. Hope MCain chooses her.

She has worked for one idiot already, why would she want to do it again?

It's interesting how people are talking about Dr. Rice as the next-in-line to be President, despite her having never been elected to public office, while others are questioning whether or not Senator Obama has "enough experience."

Uncle Tom and aunt Condi,how sweet.

anything you can do, i can do better…..

Talk about a "long on experience, short on judgment" ticket! If McCain thinks the way to charm Americans is to promote the architect of the Iraq War to Veep, he's even more senile than I thought. Bring her on, John Boy– bring her on…

McCain loves talks about Rice as being a "rolemodel" for people in "the rest of the world". Well, I belong to "the rest of the world", and I can guarantee you: we see Mrs Rice as a war criminal who should be brought before the International Court of Justice, not as a rolemodel.

To A REAL American;

As a fiscally conservative, socially central american, I agree that the Republican party gets its share of bad publicity as the party for old white men, which has its merits but is not wha the entire party is made of. Referring to liberals as idiotic however does not further your cause in showcasing that the republican party is anything but "racist, sexist" or "elitist". Informed criticism is much more effective than childish name-calling. When I see comments like this, from either self-proclaimed liberals, conservatives or "REAL Americans", it actually distances moderates like myself towards the opposite camp, which is not the unifying theme that I think this country needs right now.

I agree w/ A Real American

Mr. & Mrs. More War

No thank you, they're both losers in my eye.

Continuation of the Bush Legacy and misery can't be more obvious than this one. what a sad chapter in American history…

Condi Rice did a bad job as NSA advisor and Secretary of State. Does that not matter at this point?

I happen to like Rice. On the other hand, McCain is not a republican to me or for me. Perhaps we can find someone else to run alongside Rice??

If Its Obama or this..I would sooo vote for Them!

Well, this McCain-Rice ticket will definetely be perfect. If Obama is the democratic nominee, my vote goes to McCain-Rice.

An old senile man and George w. wif…..secretary of defense.. nice ticket for the circus

Every now and then strategy and opportunity coincide. John McCain is the nominee, Ms Rice is capable, is credible being a heartbeat away, and is the perfect strategic balance to the likely Obama/Clinton ticket. Besides Condoleezza debating Hillary, that should be fun.

Are you kidding me? 2 warmongers?!?!

That would be the Republican "Dream" ticket.

Add Condi to the ticket and there will be no question that a McCain presidency will be nothing more than 4 more years of the Bush disaster.

McCain – Rice 2008! very very interesting. I definitely think it would work well to the republicans advantage. Interesting!

Remember that report she didn't find to be that significant? What was the name of that report? "Bin Ladin determined to strike within the United States." Yeah, she would be a great president-chuckle, chuckle.

Rice would make this a cake walk in the fall, and maybe McCain would retire after a week or two and make this even better.

I think an mccain and condi partnership would be extremely interesting. It would definitely change how we look at the republicans. I think it would work greatly and maybe not suprisingly to their advantage.

Condi, go home, Barack is running.
Please go home.

I agree with you "A Real American" however where I differ is that, she would more than likely continue the crazy policies of this current administration and that just wouldn't be acceptable!!!

But, if McCain take her on as VP, all America will see he is nothing but an opportunist who will do whatever it take to get in the White House!!!

In all honesty I think Rice should leave the political life with the dignity that she has and let bush's legacy stand on its own.

I htink it's good for McCain to distance himself from all and everything that has anything to do with Bush except for being in the same party.As for VP's there are other candidates out there who will bolster his chances than Rice.He's really gonna need one hell of a VP for i can predict an Obama victory in the fall should he get Hillary Rodham Clinton out of the way.

this would be a horrible extension of the last 7 years. incompetence, arrogance, secrecy & lies. not this lady, no way.

This woud be an excellent team for America!!!

I would totally vote for that ticket!

C. RICE would provide a nearly guarantee for McCAIN's victory.
There is a woman who merits to be not only VP, but President if
something happen to McCain or in 2012. Other than Hillary she is brilliant, experienced, credible and likable by Black and whites, conservative and independents, but does not play neither the Race anor the Gender card

TOM ALBO

Would really create an interesting dynamic come November.

Rice certainly presents a more viable alternative to media darling Obama…as a minority candidate.

She is very experienced and although she's had to work under difficult circumstances (internal and external to the staff in the white house) she's managed to keep some level of dignity.

I'm a Hillary supporter, and I am leaning toward voting for McCain if Obama wins the Democratic nomination. With Rice, the ticket becomes even more compelling.

Hillary 2012!!

I would like to see Rice as Vice President. I would prefer to see her as President. She would stand head and shoulders above all the current candidates.

I wish she would. I hope she does.

If I can not vote for Hillary, this would make it easy for me to vote for a McCain ticket.

Bud
Miami, OK

They're right. Rice is too close to Bush. I like you McCain, please don't pick her. I like Lieberman, but he's probably too liberal for McCain to pick. He'll have to pick someone more conservative than him to help solidify the party.

Ohhhhh THAT would be a WICKED MATCH..

Condoleza vs. Obama!!

yeowie kazowie!!

talk about TWISTS & TURNS!!

Clinton knew NOT what she said

too bad SHE won't be part of the show.

she is useless. has not accomplished one thing as Sec. of State.
she tried in the middles east, in Kenya, etc. what a joke she is.

She does not want it.

Colin Powell maybe….Condy Rice never

I think She'd be a better Republican Presidential candidate than John Mccain. She's probably more conservative than he is!

Home Run!!

This is a joke right? Name a single accomplishment Rice has achieved in her position? I can't.

In all honesty, Rice should be running for president, not VP. She has more intelligence and character in her right pinky than all the other candidates combined. I think it would be good also for the Republican Party to shed their image as a party for white men only, although I'm sure idiotic liberals will continue to find ways to portray conservatives as racist, sexist, elitist, or whatever dumb things they can think of. Let's see if the comments on this article prove me right.

This ticket would be UNSTOPPABLE….:) Go McCain!

That is a lovely picture of Condi. We don't see that often.

If McCain is trying to distance himself from the Bush administration, the selection of Rice would make little sense.

CNN your headlines are getting more transparent than any of the candidates.

Tabloid journalism

Well, it's like looking at Father Time. What do you won't her to do tell
him to run a Marathon? Or go to sleep.

who cares