Condi Vs. Hillary? It's possible

USNews (Washington Whispers) ^ | 2/28/05

[areafiftyone]

Condi Vs. Hillary? It's possible
She's been secretary of state for less than a month, but Condi Rice has so wowed Washington and the world during her two foreign trips that there's new buzz she's blazing a trail to the presidency. The talk started inside Bush circles when Siena College in New York State issued a poll showing big support for a 2008 White House run by Rice. It caught fire last week when insiders revived an old rumor that Vice President Cheney would retire for "health reasons" and be replaced by Rice. "She's the leading Republican woman in the race," brags a friend, "and her numbers are high with men and women. That's unheard of." Well, almost. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton 's popularity among men and women polled by the Siena Research Institute was even higher. Still, a black conservative woman with rich government experience? "That's the dream resume," says a GOP strategist. "Very formidable," adds another. And she's fun, be it hosting a party on her jet to watch a tape of the Super Bowl or trying out new fashions. "She is," cheers one pal, "the supermodel secretary of state."

The 2008 Five
Five Democrats have begun informal staff interviews for 2008 presidential runs, according to a few who've been interviewed. So far, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is dubbed "the most aggressive" in seeking out aides, followed by Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack . The others are Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards , and 2004 candidate Sen. John Kerry .

[areafiftyone]

Hillary I can guarantee is running in 2008. Condi I am not too sure about!

[Pondman88]

Rice/Romney-08.

[apackof2]

If its Hitlery in 2008 we need Condi however I doubt she is interested but could she be presuaded for the good of the country?

[My2Cents]

That's sounds very plausible.

[SweetCaroline]

*****CONDI-2008*****

[Right Wing It]

someone told me john mccain was planning on running, is this true?

[stars & stripes forever]

This a ploy to build a 'pro-woman President' sentiment.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Condi! ping...

[Righty_McRight]

Are we really going to have to go through this for three more years? The media must have something else to talk about. heh

[areafiftyone]

He did not rule it out at all! But then again he loves to tease reporters. He gets a kick out of it!

[G32]

Which party can out-PC the other? That's the question.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Condi's not a woman. She's a force of nature.

[areafiftyone]

I think so. Because Bush will not be running the rumors will be flying for the next 3 years over who will run and who won't.

[G32]

What exactly has condi done that's so great? Powell seemed good at the beginning too, but we know how that went.

[areafiftyone]

I don't think she is interested in running either. The media did the same thing with Jeb Bush for a while and drove us nuts and finally he had to come out and say "I'm NOT running"!

[Right Wing It]

i sure hope he's not, i doubt he'd even be nominated. It's not that i don't agree with many of his political viewpoints, is just that i do not think he is popular enough under the american people to out run Hillary.

[GodBlessUSA]

I know. My nerves have just recovered from Kerry's campaign. I try to ignore this at least until the mid-term elections. :)

[hobbes1]

The talk started inside Bush circles when Siena College in New York State issued a poll showing big support for a 2008 White House run by Rice. It caught fire last week when insiders revived an old rumor that Vice President Cheney would retire for "health reasons" and be replaced by Rice. "She's the leading Republican woman in the race," brags a friend, "and her numbers are high with men and women. That's unheard of." Well, almost. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton 's popularity among men and women polled by the Siena Research Institute was even higher.

Of Course. Men look at Hillary!ous, and think....Hey. she lets Bill get away with Murder.

Put them side by side however, and Men will take the Woman they wouldnt stray from over the one that lets them stray...lol

[areafiftyone]

He might be just playing with the media. He gets a kick out of watching them repeat every single word he says like its gospel.

[Alex Marko]

Yes, McCain is looking to run again.