>> Such as, for example, the fact that her impressive national security and foreign policy credentials fill in a perceived gap in Daniels’ resume.
She was a pathetic failure as head of State. She let the careerists walk all over her. She provided zero leadership and she completely lost control of her own department.
Condi Rice is an academic — not worth a damn at actually *running* anything, however. She was an OK NSA, but VP? No way.
Actually, Rumsfeld’s new book casts real doubt on her abilities at NSA. She apparently always wanted . . . wait for it . . . “consensus,” and tried to incorporate a little of everyone’s plans to please each group. Rummy, of course, wanted a raucous debate, then pick a winner.
“She was a pathetic failure as head of State.”
The President wears the Head of State/Head of Goverment hat.
As Sec. of State Condi did a credible job.....not as great or as bad as some here think. Given the choice I would choose her over Hillary any day.
That all said, Condi as an elected Official/executive doesn’t light any fires in my mind. To my mind it’s a good thing her plans exclude seeking elective office.