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CTyankee

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8. I say yes. Obama should follow thru on his best instinct if that is Susan Rice and not give in to

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 09:03 PM

Nov 2012

republicans shit fits.

The American electorate is tired as hell of this stuff coming out of Congress. They want progress on the issues that matter to THEM, not this crap!

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If Susan Rice is The President's first choice for SoS, should he nominate her? [View all] onehandle Nov 2012 OP

I hope he does madokie Nov 2012 #1

Here's what I think: ProSense Nov 2012 #2

We know his choice and so do they. This is about vacating Senator Kerry's seat... onehandle Nov 2012 #4

No we don't. He hasn't announced it. ProSense Nov 2012 #7

Yes. aaaaaa5a Nov 2012 #3

I hope he doesn't. bigwillq Nov 2012 #5

What did she do 'before' Benghazi that you didn't like. Just curious. n/t Tx4obama Nov 2012 #11

Didn't think she handled things well in Rwanda bigwillq Nov 2012 #59

She did no wrong in the Benghazi.. It's pure republicon horse SHIT. Yeah, and Cha Nov 2012 #34

'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

He definitely should go to battle on this. The Second Stone Nov 2012 #9

Is that a fact? ReThugs hate Hillary as much as Obama? Auntie Bush Nov 2012 #20

I agree with the upthread original hyphothesis..... left on green only Nov 2012 #32

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

OMG, that's so funny (Kleenex)....did anyone say anything to you? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #69

Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! You know what I mean exactly. left on green only Nov 2012 #71

They do. n/t vaberella Nov 2012 #52

They will in 4 years! nt Walk away Nov 2012 #54

To hell with the misogynist, revisionist Republican shills. liberalmuse Nov 2012 #10

She was approved for her current position with unanimous consent from the senate Lucinda Nov 2012 #12

I wanted kerry but now i want him to pick a fight. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #13

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

Nail, meet Head. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #43

The GOPers want to resume the narrative that Obama.. Eleanors38 Nov 2012 #61

Yes... Spineless Dems Need Not Apply !!! WillyT Nov 2012 #16

Absolutely! City Lights Nov 2012 #17

YES, absolutely ... nt Raine Nov 2012 #18

Absolutely! As long as they are both up for a fight...... MzShellG Nov 2012 #19

Absolutely not. She didn't demonstrate much intelligence brentspeak Nov 2012 #21

It was not her job to question the intelligence that she was provided. yardwork Nov 2012 #24

Yes, I did read what she said brentspeak Nov 2012 #26

Why aren't you blaming Petraeus for the false information, then? yardwork Nov 2012 #57

You are spouting rw talking points .. ugly stupid ones. Cha Nov 2012 #35

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

Petraeus himself confirmed that the CIA gave Rice the talking points. yardwork Nov 2012 #58

was it really necessary to add the "try to keep up" comment? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #62

No. I'm just irritated with the right-wing talking points. yardwork Nov 2012 #64

Ok, I hear ya. I do wish it would someday be ok for us to give opinions Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #66

Those are good points. yardwork Nov 2012 #70

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

Gotta Keep Our Powder Dry, Huh? Paladin Nov 2012 #47

On the other hand, what happened in Benghazi was a tragic event that calls to light Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #48

Sorry, I'm Not Going For It. Paladin Nov 2012 #63

Don't cave on tax revenues, something infinitely more important. We just don't agree, Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #67

Re-read the title of the thread. magical thyme Nov 2012 #53

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

+1,000 David Zephyr Nov 2012 #28

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

Yes. It's the President's choice. David Zephyr Nov 2012 #27

Absolutely he should Blasphemer Nov 2012 #29

I think he should nominate her just out of spite. n/t left on green only Nov 2012 #30

That ain't gonna happen. Cha Nov 2012 #36

A firm No quinnox Nov 2012 #33

+1000. And, if he pushes her through they will be critical of her throughout her tenure. why Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #50

Of course.. who gives a shit about John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Kelly Ayotte, Cha Nov 2012 #37

Please. leftlibdem420 Nov 2012 #38

after filibuster reform quaker bill Nov 2012 #39

Absolutely. The GOP has already made it clear their intention is to obstruct anything and everything magical thyme Nov 2012 #41

Of course. Would it not be "caving" not to? treestar Nov 2012 #49

My question is: Why not? n/t vaberella Nov 2012 #51

Exactly. nt Walk away Nov 2012 #55

If John Kerry wants it fine! ceeRoy Nov 2012 #56

Of course. Don't back down from empty Repub threats. Jennicut Nov 2012 #60