Posted on 05/25/2006 5:26:18 PM PDT by pissant
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice took time out from matters of war and peace to catch this week's finale of American Idol. Unlike many adults who claim they watch the show only because their kids commandeer the TV, Condi is an unabashed fan.
Rice was rooting for fellow Birmingham native Taylor Hicks and will soon send him a congratulatory letter, says a State Department official. The Alabama connection helps explain why she has long been glued to the show: last year's runner-up Bo Bice is also a 'Bama boy, as was the winner of the second Idol competition, Ruben Studdard. But Condi is also part of nationwide Idolmania, as Tuesday night's competition drew some 32 million viewers — the biggest audience of the show's five seasons.
According to the State Department official, Idol isn't the only junk food on Condi's TV diet. She also watches Law & Order and was a fan of The Bernie Mac Show before its cancellation. But while there are no plans at the moment for a Condi-Taylor duet, Idol fans cast a total of 63.4 million votes Tuesday night — which host Ryan Seacrest pointed out was "more than any President in the history of our country has ever received." And since 35% of American Idol fans believe the votes cast in the singing competition count as much or more than in a Presidential election, maybe those itching for Condi to run in '08 will try to get her a guest appearance on the show.
It might be because she's from Kalifornia and your Conservative senses are kicking in.
Thats VERY possible! not only from California but San Franciso right? :\
They said Holyweird. Just looked it up, it's Sherman Oaks in LA.
Fun Idol chitchat, gotta go, thanks!
ok nite... yea it was sherman oaks.. since I have never been to CA all of CA to me is San Franciso LOL
He has a nice voice and I think he just needs the right songs like anyone....and he will be just fine....
I didn't watch the year of Ruben, Clay or kelly. But from wht I've seen and heard of Kelly Clarkson...I don't think she is that talented and is a little conceited piss pot.
2nd from the right looks like the twin sister of the runaway bride..whatever her name is Jennifer something..
That is so cool!
OMG! Braxton-Hicks!! LMAO!!!!
LOL!! The look on his face is sooo funny.
That is one of my all time favorite movies!!
"Up until now I've been forgivin' and forgettin' because of the way I was brought up, but I'll tell you one thing. If you ever say another word about me or make another indecent proposal, I'm gonna get that gun of mine, and I'm gonna change you from a rooster to a hen with one shot! And don't think I can't do it."
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I totally think Toni Braxton was wigged. She was definitely not all there.
Condi has good taste.
Too bad for her that she is SOS right now with Tagliabue retiring. Her dream job is so close, but yet so far away.
Braxton-Hicks! That has to be one of the funniest things EVER!
He is actually quite talented. I've been to the show. He has a quick mind and ad libs a major portion of what he says, which makes it easy on the scriptwriters. That's why he's makin' the big bucks.
This is truly sad.
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