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Pro-Life Conservatives Divided over Condoleeza Rice

Rammbo Wrote: Jul 16, 2012 5:00 AM
If they're really pro-life, they won't be "divided." Anyway, never forget that she was an expert on the Soviet Union who became SoS long after the demise of that system. She has been an anachronism since Day One. Like Obama, she is Exhibit A of the failure of affirmative action. Her only utility is in government or academia where her race is, unfortunately for her and us, the most important aspect of her existence. Yet another example of our dead, decaying empire, where superficial characteristics are more important than actual ability or competence.

Reason number one Romney shouldn’t – and honestly, won’t – pick Condoleeza Rice? Reactions like this. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of pro-life advocacy group Susan B. Anthony List, expressed strong disappointment in the rumor that Romney has Condi under consideration, issuing this statement via email:

Former Secretary Rice's position on the sanctity of human life makes her an unqualified candidate for Governor Romney to choose as a running mate. Throughout the campaign, including at the Palmetto Freedom Forum last September, he has pledged to us in no uncertain terms that he would choose a pro-life running mate. We have...

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