Single? Don't run for President!

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Single? Don't run for President!
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Sat, 12-16-2006 - 1:00am

Laura Bush apparently said that Condoleeza Rice won't run for President because she's single, both of her parents are deceased, and she's an only child.

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Sat, 12-16-2006 - 10:47am

Ohmigosh, I am so appalled right now. First that this was said by Laura bush, who is suppose to be a friend of Condi's and second because it is absolutely ridiculous.

I'd honestly think NOT having a spouse of kids would possible make you a better president as you don't have those extra pressures and responsibilities. What a strange thing to say. If Condi if capable, I do think she could handle it.

I also think it was low to imply that she has no supportive friends or family. I hope Condi speaks out about that. It is insulting.

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Sat, 12-16-2006 - 3:43pm

I am watching Superman so I only watched the first couple of minutes of the clip. I'll return to it after the movie, but I wonder what Condi had to say about all of this? The clip may have eluded to that, again, I have to revisit it later. I guess what she said makes sense in some ways but at the same time, it seems spontaneously absurd.

Wonder what she'd say if Condi was a Cornelius? Again, that too may have been touched upon in the clip . . .

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Sun, 12-17-2006 - 6:11pm

It didn't say if Condi even had a reply.

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Sun, 12-17-2006 - 6:37pm
Ha, no never got into The West Wing, but I like your way of thinking.
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Mon, 12-18-2006 - 12:15am
Her thought must reflex her good ole home country values. America seems to have a problem with single women - like they cannot possibly be in a position of power without a man by their side.