Rice was floated specifically BECAUSE she would be denied.
Sounds crazy?
That way not only could the left suggest that GayMuzzie had been slighted upon her denial, but they could then throw it into the lap of an old white guy who is a consummate insider.
Smart !
Rule as a non-changer but look like a big shake ‘em up guy.
Dan knows that - he's doing his part to echo the Administration's spin. Make Obama appear a little weaker so there will be no MSM opposition to the Socialist steamroller he is operating on other fronts.