Has Dr. Rice ever expressly stated her views on abortion? If so, could someone cite a source and quotes? Or are we just speculating?
In an August 30, 1999 interview with National Review, Condoleezza Rice described herself as "mildly pro-choice" on abortion (whatever that means - sounds Clintonesque).
Also, about two years ago, I heard her in an off-guard moment describe how she and Pres. Bush have differing positions on abortion, explaining she was committed to "choice".
Whatever else one may think of her, her abortion position would be the kiss of death in the GOP primaries. The pro-life forces have invested too much time and energy over the last 30 years to have their efforts co-opted by a "pro-choice" candidate.
We are not speculating though I don't have a link at my fingertips. In one of the weekly news periodicals a few years back she said that she was pro choice but admitted she hadn't thought much about the issue. Since that time, however, she has also in other interviews said that she has become much more re-connected with her Christian faith. Perhaps that might help her see the light on this. That said, it is a bit late for someone who has held the highest offices in government and academia and who has an earned doctorate to just now be thinking about the most divisive issue of this generation, isn't it?