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In reply to the discussion: If Susan Rice is The President's first choice for SoS, should he nominate her? [View all]Raine
(30,548 posts)18. YES, absolutely ... nt
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If Susan Rice is The President's first choice for SoS, should he nominate her? [View all]
onehandle
Nov 2012
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We know his choice and so do they. This is about vacating Senator Kerry's seat...
onehandle
Nov 2012
#4
'if' she's his first choice, by all means nominate her. i wouldn't give the opposition a thought.
spanone
Nov 2012
#6
I say yes. Obama should follow thru on his best instinct if that is Susan Rice and not give in to
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#8
Really? I am stuck in Rethug country too - and I have found that these people like her - isn't
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#45
The way it worked in this right wing arena, back when she was running....
left on green only
Nov 2012
#68
She was approved for her current position with unanimous consent from the senate
Lucinda
Nov 2012
#12
This appointing thing isn't the president's forte. He should delegate the appointing to Biden.
JVS
Nov 2012
#14
Is the President going to let the GOP dictate how he conducts foreign policy? Hell, no! nt.
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#15
It is not her job to speculate, share her personal suspicions, or everything she may or may not know
magical thyme
Nov 2012
#40
I think she lacks political savvy. But, what I don't know is ...was she asked to make the comments
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#46
Ok, I hear ya. I do wish it would someday be ok for us to give opinions
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#66
No. Please don't. Why create a firestorm? It's just not worth it. Isn't UN Ambassador
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#22
The GOP is creating the firestorm. He has to get through it...and the fastest way through
magical thyme
Nov 2012
#42
you have to pick your battles....although pushing her through may make them look bad....why do it?
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#44
On the other hand, what happened in Benghazi was a tragic event that calls to light
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#48
Don't cave on tax revenues, something infinitely more important. We just don't agree,
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#67
I understood the title completely, and I still say he shouldn't nominate her. We disagree nt
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#65
McCain is bluffing...the party can't afford to attack a well qualified Black woman right now and
Rowdyboy
Nov 2012
#23
Especially if they start making them actually "Talk" when they filibuster...The PR nightmare
Rowdyboy
Nov 2012
#31
If the president thinks that she is the best choice, why wouldn't he nominate her?
yardwork
Nov 2012
#25
+1000. And, if he pushes her through they will be critical of her throughout her tenure. why
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#50
Absolutely. The GOP has already made it clear their intention is to obstruct anything and everything
magical thyme
Nov 2012
#41