First Female, African-American Sec of State Condoleezza Rice Just Nailed How to Tackle Sexism, Racism on Your Own

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Condi Rice Blasts Obama on Weakness, Leadership

◼ Says we can't afford to be war weary. - Stephen F. Hayes/Weekly Standard

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice accused Barack Obama of dramatically weakening the United States' position in the world, drawing a straight line between Obama’s ever-yielding foreign policy and the increasing troubles around the world.

“Right now, there’s a vacuum,” she told a crowd of more than two thousand attending the National Republican Congressional Committee’s annual dinner last night in Washington, D.C. “There’s a vacuum because we’ve decided to lower our voice. We’ve decided to step back. We’ve decided that if we step back and lower our voice, others will lead, other things will fill that vacuum.” Citing Bashar al Assad’s slaughter in Syria, Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, al Qaeda’s triumphant return to Fallujah, Iraq, and China’s nationalist fervor, she concluded: “When America steps back and there is a vacuum, trouble will fill that vacuum.”

Rice – measured in tone, but very tough on substance – excoriated Obama administration policies without ever mentioning the president by name. She mocked the naïve hope that “international norms” would fill the vacuum left by U.S. retreat and blasted the president for hiding behind the weariness of the public.

“I fully understand the sense of weariness. I fully understand that we must think: ‘Us, again?’ I know that we’ve been through two wars. I know that we’ve been vigilant against terrorism. I know that it’s hard. But leaders can’t afford to get tired. Leaders can’t afford to be weary.”

Condoleezza Rice speaking on the power of the private sector and rebuilding California #CAGOP14

◼ At the California Republican Party (CRP) Convention

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◼ Condoleezza Rice headlines Republican spring convention - Sacramento Bee

Gubernatorial candidates Neel Kashkari, Tim Donnelly and Andrew Blount also have speaking slots. Newly-elected San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus kick off the festivities on Friday evening.

◼ Democrats meet Republican convention with a digital prod - Sacramento Bee

◼ "In 2014, Republicans Renew their Faith in California" - Oakland Post News

Republican National Convention 2012: Condoleeza Rice

◼ Rice: World is 'chaotic and dangerous' with a weak USA - Rick Hampson/USA Today
◼ Condoleezza Rice Brings RNC Crowd To Its Feet Multiple Times With Stirring Foreign Policy Speech - Noah Rothman/Mediaite
◼ Without teleprompter, Condoleezza Rice brings GOP faithful to their feet - Caroline May/Daily Caller

“When the world looks at us today they see an American government that cannot live within its means,” she said, broadening and tying the economic crisis to America’s foreign policy.

“They see an American government that continues to borrow money, mortgaging the future of generations to come,” she added. “The world knows that when a nation loses control of its finances, it eventually loses control of its destiny. That is not the America that has inspired people to follow our lead.”

Rice spoke of American exceptionalism asserting that there is no barrier to success, not race, religion or nationality. “That it does not matter where you came from, it matters where you are going,” she said to deafening cheers.

She took on class warfare and entitlement, noting that Americans are not people of jealousy and distress, but a people of opportunity.

“Ours has never been a narrative of grievance and entitlement. We have not believed that I am doing poorly because you are doing well. We have not been jealous of one another and never been envious of each other’s success,” she said to more cheers. “Ours has been a belief in opportunity.”

◼ Prepared Remarks at Republican Convention = FULL TEXT via Drudge

Good evening. Distinguished delegates, fellow Republicans, fellow Americans.

National GOP leaders in Utah for Mia Love campaign

◼ National Republican leaders are in Utah this week for a series of fundraising events for Mia Love, the GOP candidate for Utah’s Fourth Congressional District. - Brittany Green-Miner/FOX 13

Speaker of the US House of Representatives John Boehner (R-Ohio) is in Utah on Wednesday for events at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

Former GOP presidential candidate John McCain (R-Ariz.) will participate in a public town hall meeting in West Valley City on Thursday.

Condoleezza Rice, who served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, will be in Utah in early September.

Love is running against Rep. Jim Matheson, who has served six terms for Utah’s Second Congressional District.

"It is time for all of us, in any way we can, to mobilize, get our act together, and storm Washington D.C."

◼ Click Here For Audio Exclusive: The Speech That Landed Condi On Romney's List

...She sounded other hawkish themes.. condemning Obama for allowing America to be "governed by the lowest common denominator collective will of the so-called international community of the United Nations." And she touted Romney's absolute belief in "American exceptionalism."

But the first moment that brought the crowd to its feet came when she moved from foreign to domestic policy, blasting the president for pitting the rich against the poor.

"It is a narrative that is being pushed by our current president, that 'I'm doing poorly because you're doing well,'" she said. "That has never been the American narrative. Ours has never been a narrative of aggrievement, and ours has never been a narrative of entitlement."

And then, moments later, she received her second standing ovation by declaring, "It is time for all of us, in any way we can, to mobilize, get our act together, and storm Washington D.C."

RUMORS: ROMNEY NARROWS VP CHOICES; CONDI EMERGES AS FRONTRUNNER

◼ Late Thursday evening, Mitt Romney's presidential campaign launched a new fundraising drive, 'Meet The VP' -- just as Romney himself has narrowed the field of candidates to a handful, sources reveal. And a surprise name is now near the top of the list: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice! - Drudge

The timing of the announcement is now set for 'coming weeks'.

◼ But the news: When conversation turned to the vice presidential nominee, I said we all know the names of those being considered, spoke of a few, and then said Condoleezza Rice might be a brilliant choice. Here spontaneous applause burst forth.- Peggy Noonan/Wall St. Journal
◼ Could It Be Condi for VP? - Rush
◼ Romney-Rice? - Bill Kristol/Weekly Standard

◼ Romney campaign denies the rumors - Erick Erickson/RedState via Twitter

◼ Drudge: Sources say Condoleezza Rice ‘near the top’ of Romney VP list - Daily Caller

The story comes despite vigorous and repeated denials by Rice that she would not be vice president. Rice told “CBS This Morning” June 26 that “I didn’t run for student council president. I don’t see myself in any way in elective office.”

“There is no way that I will do this because it’s really not me,” she said. “I know my strengths and weaknesses.”

◼ The GOP’s crush on Condoleezza Rice - Alexander Burns/Politico

◼ Sarah Palin: ‘Condoleezza Rice would be a wonderful vice-president’ - Charlie Spiering/Washington Examiner @CharlieSpiering

◼ Rice's Name Is Floated as Potential VP Choice - Wall St. Journal

"Romney supporters are energized."

◼ Cash Rules at Romney Retreat While Condoleezza Rice Steals the Show - ABC/Yahoo

If the majority of donors who attend this weekend's gathering of hundreds of high dollar fundraisers go back home as fired up as Rodger Young, the Romney campaign will be in quite strong a financial position and the investment in time and effort for the event will be paid back many times over.

"I am going to bundle every penny I can bundle," said Young, a donor at this weekend's mixer for Romney donors, GOP stars, and Republican leaders.

Condoleezza Rice Endorses Romney: "If America is going to rebuild its strength at home, rebuild its sense of who we are, it needs a leader that also understands how really exceptional the United States of America is, and is not afraid to lead on the basis of that exceptionalism"

◼ Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice endorsed Mitt Romney as the Republican presidential nominee at a fundraiser in California last night, saying he understands the nation's special place in the world. - SF Chronicle

"If America is going to rebuild its strength at home, rebuild its sense of who we are, it needs a leader that also understands how really exceptional the United States of America is, and is not afraid to lead on the basis of that exceptionalism," Rice told about 300 donors. "The only thing that people dislike more than unilateral American leadership is no American leadership at all."

As she praised Romney, Rice said America's strength in the world comes from the fact that anyone in the U.S. can rise to do great things.

"That's the truly exceptional nature of this country," she told those gathered at the Carolands mansion. "It's understood in this world. Its leadership is craved in this world. And Governor Romney, you can bring it back."

◼ Condoleezza Rice Endorses Romney Citing His Leadership - BloombergBusinessWeek

◼ On Wednesday, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced her support for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Rice praised Romney’s understanding of foreign policy and said the country “needs a leader that also understands how really exceptional the United States of America is, and is not afraid to lead on the basis of that exceptionalism.” - Mediaite

“It’s understood in this world. Its leadership is craved in this world. And Governor Romney, you can bring it back,” Rice concluded.

◼ Condoleezza Rice endorses Mitt Romney - Chris Cillizza/Washington Post (image source)

Condoleezza Rice makes stop in Sacramento

◼ Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in town tonight as part of the Sacramento Speakers Series. - Sacramento Bee

To get a taste of what Rice might explore at her talk, click here to read her recent conversation with The Bee's David Siders. She told him, for instance, that the California Republican Party needs "better policies on immigration" in order to regain some of its voter registration losses in the state.

Her talk starts at 8 p.m. at the Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. Attendance will set you back. It requires buying prorated subscriptions for the remaining speakers in the series, priced at $155, $200, $260 and $280. ◼ Click here for more information.

The Four Stages of Conservative Female Abuse

◼ There’s something about outspoken conservative women that drives the Left mad. - Michelle Malkin

It’s a peculiar pathology I’ve reported on for more than 15 years, both as a witness and a target. Thus, the onset of Palin Derangement Syndrome in the media, Democrat circles, and the cesspools of the blogosphere came as no surprise. They just can’t help themselves.

Liberals hold a special animus for constituencies they deem traitors. Minorities who identify as social and economic conservatives have left the plantation and sold out their people. Women who put an “R” by their name have abandoned their ovaries and betrayed their gender. As Republican officeholders and conservative public figures who are women have grown in number and visibility, the progression of Conservative Female Abuse has worsened. The astonishing vitriol and virulent hatred directed at GOP Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the most severe manifestation to date....

◼ It's Like Totally Different When a Liberal Blowhard Guy Calls a Conservative Woman a Twat! - Nick Gillespie/Reason Mar. 6, 2012

◼ The war on conservative women - Michelle Malkin March 7, 2012

◼ COMMENTS, TROLLS, AND THE LEFT’S CONTINUED WHORE FIXATION - Michelle Malkin February 8, 2005