There is one wild card scenario, Cheney leaves office after 2006 for some reason and Rice becomes VP.
AS VP the GOP nomination would be hers for the asking.
I agree completely.
My own reasoning with respect to her being an effective Conservative candidate is that 1) I don't know all her views on a wide-range of Conservative topics, and 2) she's never run for public office. While she may be adept at public speaking, I have no idea how she would fare against a MSM onslaught. Things CAN get heated out there! In this respect I'm thinking of Newt, who is a great thinker and speach-ifier, but who demonstrated an inability to handle a hostile Press, unlike Ronald Reagan. In addition, while great on the issue of Defense, I have no idea how she comes down on the other 95% of Conservative issues that are important.
I just cannot see her, nor would I vote for her, getting the Presidential nomination..........but a POTUS-in-Training (VPOTUS) would be something I'd heartily endorse.
If Condi Rice get the GOP nomination for 2008, I'll not be voting for her.
I refuse to vote for any candidate that actively works to harm Israel, or who is a shill for Palestinian causes.
And that describes Condi Rice exactly.