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Atman

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27. The key word is "rumored." Not gonna happen.

Reply to IndyPragmatist123 (Original post)

Fri Jul 13, 2012, 10:01 AM

Jul 2012

Way too much baggage. And the GOP only pretends to like blacks and women. But both in the same package? No way. Besides, at least they could argue that Sarah Palin was a beauty queen, and was "hot." But Condi? They have no excuse to like her.

Oh, and then there's the baggage.

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Condi is rumored to be a top pick for Romney VP [View all] IndyPragmatist123 Jul 2012 OP

It's a "political" fit, if nothing else. Curtland1015 Jul 2012 #1

It's Wayyy More Than a "Political Fit" Iggy Jul 2012 #36

This nobodyspecial Jul 2012 #41

Nice try, but TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #2

Bull. nt onehandle Jul 2012 #3

I think at this point she might be their best choice Marrah_G Jul 2012 #4

The RW will vote R anyway, he needs someone to appeal to swing voters Lex Jul 2012 #6

I think she appeals to moderates more than anyone else in the picture IndyPragmatist123 Jul 2012 #17

No, she is reminder to everyone (but hardcore Rs) of 9/11 and Bush's disasterous terms. Lex Jul 2012 #20

Would a racist Republican vote for a Romney/Rice ticket? (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #5

Over Obama? Certainly. Curtland1015 Jul 2012 #7

Of course IndyPragmatist123 Jul 2012 #9

Perhaps race isn't the primary motivating factor to the average Republican? Is that possible? nt Romulox Jul 2012 #18

I think you are correct. Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #21

My thought is that the racist rubes are *controlled* by the powers that run the Republican Party. Romulox Jul 2012 #22

....and tell me Ms Rice, what was the title of that August 6th PDB? pkdu Jul 2012 #8

Anybody touted this early can be removed from the list. LonePirate Jul 2012 #10

The NM governor has said she won't accept maryellen99 Jul 2012 #24

Never Happen... Pilotguy Jul 2012 #11

So What? Iggy Jul 2012 #43

This is a feint by the Romney camp as a feeble attempt at relieving the Bain pain. n/t GarroHorus Jul 2012 #12

Does that mean Mitt isn't racist flamingdem Jul 2012 #13

Not a chance. This is an attempt to distract the M$M from the Bain/SEC lies going into the weekend.. truebrit71 Jul 2012 #14

she only a distraction warrior1 Jul 2012 #15

I think there is a very good chance Condi is the pick. Those who say it's impossible Romulox Jul 2012 #16

There are two problems though. NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #29

Whole Cylon ticket get the red out Jul 2012 #19

Pretty sure Condi is pro-choice. I hope he does it and really pisses off the RW base! NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #23

How can he even be considered Pro Life maryellen99 Jul 2012 #25

Condi was also a music major and was mentored in to her career by Madeline Albright's father! cascadiance Jul 2012 #30

That and the rumors of her being gay (that go back to her days at Stanford as provost). NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #39

Dog whistle to suburban white women. cap Jul 2012 #26

Osama is dead cap Jul 2012 #28

The key word is "rumored." Not gonna happen. Atman Jul 2012 #27

Oh, and she is pro-choice. Atman Jul 2012 #33

Picking a VP who is less human and relatable than himself? XemaSab Jul 2012 #31

He won't do that but I wish he would tularetom Jul 2012 #32

not a chance.... Duppers Jul 2012 #34

She Brings All of Those Bush Foreign Policy Blunders with Her Yavin4 Jul 2012 #35

No way that would happen n2doc Jul 2012 #37

Depends. *If* a black conservative is batshit crazy enough, they'll gladly overlook his skin. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2012 #42

VP of what? LiberalFighter Jul 2012 #38

If he does he's burned toast. MoonRiver Jul 2012 #40