Election 2008: Dr. Condoleeza Rice, FTW

[gwenisUPSIDEdown]

I love Sarah Palin and I think she's fantastic, and I think you make a few good points. But it was between Sarah and Joe Lieberman, so I choose Palin because Joe Lieberman makes me want to rip my hair our in anger.

I agree that Condoleezza is amazing and would probably make a much better first African American president. I don't agree with her on abortion. Though Condoleezza said that she's happy where she is and doesn't plan on running for any higher position any time soon.

[Drrck11]

I was surfing Youtube and saw your video on Dr.Rice v. Sarah Palin.

Dr. Rice would have made a much better VP than Palin. In all honesty,

Palin is not even in the same league with Dr.Rice. I think Sen. McCain made

a grave mistake by not picking Dr. Rice as a running-mate. Although I am a Obama supporter,

I do believe that McCain might have won the '08 election, had he chosen Dr. Rice.

I hope in the future that Dr. Rice does run for president.

I just had to comment.

[n33daname]

she was too much of a good presidential candidate, least she sounds more like the kind of person that i would prefer to have in the whitehouse.

[2ITCHYBALLS]

Ok, it's been about 12 hours since I left that disgusting message below. Since then I've watched all your videos and WOW, you are totally annoying! Don't you shut up for a second? I still think you're cute and would do you in a second but I'd have to put duct tape over your mouth, unless you're a moaner. BTW, make some nonpolitical videos. Show us your ass once in a while too, it wouldn't hurt. Ugh, I have to take an aspirin now.

[2ITCHYBALLS]

i'd like to get you in pantyhose, heels and see through bra withe the nipples cut out, and grab you by the ankles and put your legs behind your ears and pound you with my hard cock for hours. in a respectful sort of way of course.

[HowardSternn]

My cat&Parrot are more qualified than Palin.

[qmacofo]

your user name is also HowardSternn, who is an incredibly crude ignorent human being, so you are most likely not qualifyed enough to make that rediculous assumption, as you seem to idolise this crude distastful person

[qmacofo]

so? she's older than palin, most of this doesnt matter

[siobelaup]

Your video and analytic comments were excellent, I thought. Condoleezza Rice would have been a great choice but maybe she had other plans such as running for presidency in 4 years time. Come to think of this, with your analytic thinking why don't you run alongside her if she ever does?

Madeline Albright was also a great woman at the white house (demo?). Next generation, great minds, openess, new thinking...

[ItsDanQuayle]

I don't really see how piano has anything to do with politics.

I also don't get why American's keep making a fuss about politicians being black. Is racism seriously that prevalent over there?

[gunnster3]

Racism is somewhat prevalent, but truthfully, I feel the media makes too big an issue of it. People everywhere have their prejudices, but most people I know have no fundamental objections to politicians based solely on race. For example while I didn't vote for Obama, it had absolutely nothing to do with race at all. I simply did not agree with his policies as advertised. As an individual, I find him extremely likeable and, policies aside, I support him as President. Most I know of feel the same.

[LibertarianRight]

her real name is CONGO RICE,HAHAHA

[McConsumer]

ha...ha...ha...I hope the sarcastic slow laugh gets through to that brain of yours.

[EldritchMask]

Funny how some of the anti-feminist rhetoric against Hillary by the Right was mirrored by a lot of the "air head hockey mum" comments by the Left on Palin.

I agree that Dr Rice would have been a good choice.

Obviously Rice is smarter, educated and experienced but that might work against her as Palin is less threatening and more common denominator if you get me.

Sad that some polls say that young girls cant imagine a woman president.

Good enough for the UK, Pakistan, Philipines, Germany etc

[minus12345]

I like watching your videos on mute and hoping for a nip slip.

[ultrarnalight]

gReat video, maybe it'll make somebody think.. although when you hear most of the people in republican rallies talk you can guess what is the answer..unfortunately and shamefully its the color of her skin.

BUT, its a BIG BIG thing that Obama became a president of a suppressive nation like America is...just 50 years from Rosa Parks, less then 20years from end of apartheid.. maybe there's still hope for America, youngest, greediest and most infantil society in the world..GOD bless you all.:-)

[h2h2h2h2]

Hopefully Rice will run for Pres. in 2012. Unlike Obama, she's 100% African American, and not some hybrid.

[wastedwhiteguy6978]

Hell yes I'll argue about Condi! She's a puppet.

Sarah Palin may not be qualified to be VP but the fact remains that she's better qualified to be president then Obama is and I am not a Republican. Comparing their records and experience should bring any sane person to the same conclusion.

[sebron98]

Melissa, I just want to say you are a beautiful, witty, intelligent young woman. I'm just wondering when we can watch you on either fox or cnn? Honestly I could watch you talk on these and other issues for a full hour.

[jpw1019]

McCain wanted to separate himself from both Washington and the Bush Administration. You're right to think that the Secretary's ties to Bush prevented her from being selected as VP. Why even make this post? RIce is obviously way more qualified. I also didn't agree with McCain's VP choice. Despite Rice's ties with Bush, she still would have been a better pick. But so would a handful of governors from different states. I was hoping for Gov. Jindal.

[h2h2h2h2]

I saw an interview somewhere that Rice is actually going back to Acadamia sometime in the next couple of years. Back to be a prof. at Stanford. She has no interest in persuing the presidency. ARGH!

[dangerrussmetal]

Condoleezza is a corrpt, incompetent bitch. When you discover that the Altair Voyager (an Exxon oil tanker) was onced named The Condoleezza Rice after her, it becomes easy to see where her loyalties lie. She's Bush's lap dog. He slaps her resume on his dumbass policy to give it some credibility and we all get suckered... Again.

[h2h2h2h2]

Wrong. The Altair Voyager is a CHEVRON oil tanker (NOT Exxon Mobile). And technically, she was only on the board of directors BUT she had so much power in the company she was recognized to be an official CEO by her coleages. You have to admit though, she is 100x more qualified and experienced to be President then Obama and McCain. Too bad she declined the nomination.

[h2h2h2h2]

BTW, I'm joking about the CEO comment. If pissed that she was involved with the oil industry, should you also freak out that she was involved with HP - maybe that's why all government offices use a PC. It's a conspiracy. It's a conspiracy. Somebody call the ACLU, I think my rights have been violated.

[AnnaSmee]

AGREED.

[ColoradoSpringsRandy]

Hey MelissaJenna, Just So U Know, I know you voted all ready or are going to tomorrow Nov. 4. So Starbucks is giving away a free cup to everyone that voted. Just go in and tell them you voted and get your Free Tall Coffee.

ColoradoSpringsRandy I tried to post the link to the youtube video but it didn't post.

[h2h2h2h2]

Obama has only been in the US Senate for 142 days. And seeing as he's leading in the polls, good luck with your new inexperienced President. ROFL.

[manic2man]

I wish I could say that all the political 'hype' that is put into the necessity for experience was true, but the fact of the matter is that when you vote for a president you are voting for their stance, ethics and the party's experience. Every president from the time of Washington has had a whole "cabinet" of people with decades of experience apiece to advise them on every issue that could possibly arise, the only experience needed is being a good listener (an acquired skill, but one Obama has).

[h2h2h2h2]

Sure he has his advisors. But being dependant on them would make him nothing more then a puppet-president.

[wastedwhiteguy6978]

Seriously? Obama is a good listener? Then why the hell did he support the bailout? Wasn't he "listening" when 9o some odd percent of the population told him no?

He's good at talking and very little else. Look at his record instead of listening to him.

[manic2man]

I don't give a crap about what comes out of his mouth, in fact I don't even like the guy. Yeah, maybe a lot of people opposed the bailout and I don't blame them. The fact of the matter is that the politicians supported the bailout because some of America's top economists felt that the bailout was the best choice for avoiding "the breadlines" as I believe it was put. I trust experts not politicians, but I am somewhat fond of politicians who listen to experts.

[wastedwhiteguy6978]

As a representative of the people of this country, Obama is required to act on the people's behalf. The people are supposed to have the power.....NOT the politicians.

As for "experts"......it was exactly the opposite. Every expert on the economy said hell no. Obama is in big business's pocket and it doesn't take a genius to figure that out.

[dark420bishop]

Smart girls are so sexy. ;)

[vidaroc]

hmmm... there is a mccain ad on the side there... interesting. Hope you're well girlie.

[rocky4x4]

Condi was great for the Bush eras. Condi came to bush's attention when she served on the board of directors at Chevron. The oilmen loved Condi so much during her 10 year stint they named an oil tanker after her! It was quietly renamed after she joined the administration. ((Quote taken from Lee Iacocca's Where have all the leaders gone))

Condi worked for Bush and all Bush cares about is Oil. Bush has destroyed the american way. McCain was smart for not picking Condi

[A1Dz000]

Once again this was incredibly informative, and I thank you for it.

You definitly do all of your homework. I havent taken the time to seen any other videos, but i assume you but as much effort into those aswell.

You're better qualified than Sarah Palin.

You should be the VP. =D

[waynerad]

you just told me more about condolezza rice than condolezza rice

[zeecee1]

And in regards to abortion, while Palin did call it an atrocity, I think she's generally accepting of the fact that others have a right to their own views on the issue. She wants Roe vs. Wade overturned but is opposed to a national pro-life law, believing states should decide for themselves instead. She had the opportunity as Governor to impose two abortion restriction measures but refused, arguing that even though she supported them she felt that they should be voted on first by the people.

[zeecee1]

Given Bush's low approval ratings, that sole reason that you gave regarding why she wouldn't make an appealing running mate is SUCH a significant one that the very fact alone that she's connected with Bush probably knocked her out of the running. I mean, look at how much the Obama campaign has focused on McCain's connection to Bush. They would've had a field day had he chosen Rice.

[cnapcra]

Yes, they picked her because she has about the same experience as Obama - who knew know one would realize or care?

[henry09376]

Dr. Rice is more qualified then both of our canidates for President right now....Im gonna penicl here in and vote for her ,,,thanks Melissa you made my choice easier

[MoEnzyme]

Condoleeza Rice is forever linked to the failures of the Bush administration. As secretary of state she accomplished almost nothing, . . . probably not really her fault when GWB was constantly undermining any attempts at diplomacy with his unilateralism. Obama has already successfully painted McCain as more of GWB; if he picked Rice, it would have only made that connection stronger. If there could be a more losing pick than Palin, it would be anyone from the Bush administration.

[osagemonster]

I don't think we agree politically...(I'm a Libertarian that generally has to vote Repub.) However, I agree with you that Dr. Rice would be a fabulous candidate for VP, if not President. One problem though...she is way to tied in to W. Bush. Though I would have voted for her before McCain personally.

Anyway, you seem very informed...have a good one.

[dsmoya31410]

The first time I saw Condoleezza Rice, I thought to myself, "She is over her head." And she really was. Check out some of her early videos - she was not well-spoken. She fumbled a lot. But now, she shows polish when speaking. Palin makes me sick - really. I think most republicans that like her do so because of her sex appeal, not what she brings to the table. Unless she is serving drinks when she comes to the table.

[alienzen]

Let's face it, the main reason condi rice wouldn't get nominated is because she has a sneering ugly face. The same reason John Kerry lost the last election, he looks weird, and the same reason mccain won't win this one, because he looks like a crazy old grampa. I know bush is a chimp but I guess that appeals to a lot of dumb people.

[ogier1]

Why not Dr. Rice?

Because - as far as I know - she declared long ago that she wants to return to her university career. Secondly she was executing the Bush-Doktrin actively ("Outposts of tyranny", 2005). In 2003 she compared post- war Iraq with post-war Germany. This comparison is a as clever and tactful like a comparison between Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin. Both are american women. Thus they are totally identical, right? LOL

Just a point of view from your forein mate ;-)

[elimi]

Somebody better give this Melissa chick a job, NOW... It's TV time for Melissa. I totally agree with the video by the way.

[poomsie2002]

Just curious why you didn't think Condolezza Rice wouldn't make a better Republican Presidential candidate than McCain?

[SpudzMackNZ]

you know that is a very good point. I hadn't even thought of that and I'm a woman.

[DarthMerlin]

One thing you perhaps overlooked about CR is that she is quite possibly the individual most singularly responsible for allowing 911 to occur. Upon taking the job as National Security Adviser, she was briefed by Clinton NSA Sandy Berger on the issue of terrorism as being the most important national security issue she would have to deal with, and she did almost nothing about that issue until late August 2001.

[JadeyChi]

Issue is that McCain was looking to distance himself from Bush (since Bush's approval ratings are in the toilet). I think the Bush stink on her is way worse than any other con on her.

[dustcurrington]

"She's black, and that has never helped anybody in politics." Obama would not be the democratic candidate if he weren't half black. Just as Palin wouldn't be the Republican VP candidate if she weren't a woman. Identity politics often swing in favor of supposedly oppressed minorities.

[aleeds22]

cool vid.

why not CR for McCain's VP? she's too liberal, from what you've said. her position on abortion is a big deal. but I agree that McCain would not be comfortable with someone whom he cannot absolutely control.

[hxcmissionary]

I agree with you Melissa.

[JefferyBerlinGreen]

Doesnt the U.S. Constitution stipulate that the president is required to be married- maybe even be parent to at least one child? Thats what they taught us down in Texas, but maybe Ive missed an Amendment or two. If this is the unfortunate case, then Dr. Rice is an ineligible candidate for VP. If the stipulation hasnt been changed, then why hasnt she married and mothered and made herself eligible? Ive always assumed the Clintons produced Chelsea for this very reason.

[marsman57]

I agree that she is tainted now. I think she would be a viable choice in '12 though once the bad taste of Bush is off people's minds a bit.

[tentman63]

I agree that Ms.Rice is a much more qualified choice,but as everyone else knows and has stated,she is a victim of the Bush administrations.If she were chosen it would have made my choice a little more difficult.

[alaskafido]

When is everyone going to realize that the executive offices are not about 'qualifications' per se, but about personality? Having said that, those of us on the left side of things here in Alaska were not exactly looking forward to governor Sarah, but in honesty, she's kept her personal stuff pretty much out of the picture and been good for the state. Something any president could do a lot more of...

[Drav1212]

I agree with you, it is sad that some of our most accomplished people in this country does not want to run for office.

[chrisjet650]

i agree, Condoleezza Rice would have been a great choice but the bush administration already had her. change seems to be the topic.

[knightbrock77]

enough with the sexist hate

your very own BO was born into politics like 10 min ago

so spare me the experience rant

[ShaneM686]

I completely agree.

Good luck with trying to make sense of a corrupted system! :/

[Maniac742]

Cause McCain is senile. Next question.

[oneiros666]

Condi works for Bush Jr. She was instrumental in the invasion and occupation of Iraq and she has never apologized for lying shamelessly to the American people.

The GOP have enough problems distancing McCain from Bush as it is (voted 90% for Bush's policies etc) and simply could not choose a VP who serves Bush Jr NOW while at the same time campaigning on the platform of reform and change.

[TGSrobskii]

could'nt have said it myself

[n33daname]

Awesome vids M. Best source of political info I know. Totally agree with you, you should get paid for this. :D

[zndprophet]

this girl's great-she's like a smart version of elisabeth hasselbeck

[xdaseinx]

You're well spoken, pretty, and intelligent, which is a rare combination. Anyway, great vids, I subscribed :D

[chukmaty]

btw, disagree as we may, you are an extremely talented vlogger. Keep up the good work!

[chukmaty]

What is Obama doing using Biden then?

I mean, why would he pick someone who attacked him relentlessly just months ago and disagreed with him on everything? Because he is using him for his foreign policy expert status.

To top it off, as old as Biden is, he has been a terrible lawmaker. He is the leader of the supremacist judiciary sector, thought it would be a good idea to split Iraq into three countries, and has been a textbook redistribution.

Obama = user ;)

[santareina2000]

While I agree with you wholeheartedly, I must say that your point is completely moot. It could even appear that your even bringing up the comparison carries a hidden agenda, such as, dare I say, propaganda. It simply drives home the point that Palin is inadequate to hold the position of VP, which I think is no longer a secret. The only positive outcome of this commentary is that it might spark the idea that Rice should be considered for such a position in future elections. Just a thought...

[adamisthereinventer]

A very long way of saying Palin is a fool. I would feel bad for her if she wasnt a religious whack job.

[SwordsmanRyan]

Why not Condi?  One, I'm not convinced Secretary Rice is conservative enough. Secondly, she doesn't even want to be an elected official. Those two reasons not convincing? Sec. Rice, like many black folks, is tired of being called "Uncle Tom." You're a good liberal, MelissaJenna. Don't act surprised when the GOP doesn't buy into your talking points.

[Sixstringer7]

You say her career is jumping ahead a decade??  I suppose Obama (who no one ever heard of 6 years ago) is not partaking in a little "career jumping" himself? hmm?

[SoundsFromTheKitchen]

I was actually hoping Condoleezza would run for president, but I also think she would make a better VP than Sarah Palin.

[jonjames1986]

She seems like she'd be good. My dad suggested he'd like to see Colin Powell run for President, but he thinks he's too smart to run.

[sparklerocks]

i think obama is brilliant

but i'm afraid for him

and i will be voting for him

[sparklerocks]

i can stop you already! no way will the racist people vote for 2 blacks no way can you imagine it? they can't even accept obama who is half black you OVER estimate the american people and thats sad because i actually agree with you i'm afraid obama will get shot if he is elected president i sure hope not (i'm a white female living in tiny town iowa)

[BLuEsHayZee]

Everyone is ignorant, racist, sexist, and blinded by any source of information they recieve. What you get told, is all opinion. Wether you want to label it FACT or OPINION. It's all opinion. Anyone can add an great deal of technicality to anything. It doesn't matter anymore. Sarah is just a sex toy, Obama is a racist prick, McCain wants fame. Education, Street ED, what you ever want to call it. There is dumb people EVERYwhere. You need to understand that, instead of boost about someones E.D.

[disasterpastor45]

LOL! Check out thepolitico for their YT video about "Sarah Palin gets (Money) for Clothes" - $150K from the RNC already!

[disasterpastor45]

If every state goes bankrupt next year....

[Mkundera]

Melissa, I think Sarah Palin was a poor choice too and I don't agree with her on very much. That said, you take some really cheap shots in your preface here: like when you condescendingly say "just to put it in perspective" in 1982 when Condoleeza became a Republican, "that was before Sarah Palin started college." (2:50) And what was the 23 year old Barrack Obama doing in 1982? I am really not even sure what your point there is, other than to say that Palin was 18 years old in 1982.

[themightylex]

I didn't see that as condescending. It just gives a comparative age difference of the two women. If the McCain age = experience argument is to be accepted, then it also illustrates that Condi certainly has more.

As far as what Barack was doing in 1982, I believe he was majoring in political science, with a specialization in international relations. "Getting his learn on"; as the kids would say.

[pimpinnevaslipin]

u hit the point dead on. . . Dr. Rice has the perfect background for a VP on resume. . but Americans without a doubt would look at her and say. .. " Bush " all over again. . not saying McCain and Palin doesn't give that image now. . its just that Dr.Rice sadly enough had to work under Bush during the last 8 years of this mess

[waste234]

Hahaha, the advertisement next to your video is a picture of Sarah Palin.

[godlyfighter]

I actually thought the McCain camp was going to go with Dr. Rice. When I heard otherwise, I found that surprising.

[DigitalCyanide]

Great video! Your opinions are well thought out and the quality of speaking is incredulous. I would've rather seen Condoleezza Rice because she's not on a crusade to give us [women] NO choice about out bodies! Remember people: with opinions there's no right or wrong, that's what makes them opinions. Over my dead body would I vote McCain/Palin, and that's my opinion. I'm actually happy that Biden votes opposite to Obama! Different views provide a way to check yourself. It allows for a open mind!

[DigitalCyanide]

More on the Obama/Biden voting situation. If you have a partner in English class that is to review your MAJOR paper, and they just look over it and says, "Looks good!" Chances are, you're going to do better if someone instead questions your work and makes you think: "Is this developed enough? Is this the right stance I should make? Should I really argue the other side of things?" As my republican father has told me, "A sunflower cannot grow in a closet, so open the door: grow and shine!"

[SteaknBurgers]

Your comparing apples and oranges. If Obama wins presidency and God for bid something were to happen to him, Biden has different views and more towards the republican side. Nice analogy. Major paper editing vs. running the country. If your going to have a jab, please make a better analogy to follow.

[topcat4eva]

Condoleeeeezzzzza Rice would have been a good choice. Great vids as always. ツ

[SteaknBurgers]

On another note:

Biden has a ton of experience but he has a history of voting oppostie of Obama on major issues.

[SteaknBurgers]

Dr. Rice didn't want the job when they were talking about selections. She was one of the top choices. I really think that McCain wanted a VP that could reach out to the groups that he couldn't and saw the head way Clinton was getting, so he chose a female. Ofcourse they wanted Dr. Rice...What better then a black female with a ton of experience. That would have been the ideal candidate to run against Obama/Biden. But she respectfully declined.

[omvreloaded]

oh and are you kidding me? there is NO way in heck Mccain would select a VP that have a IQ bigger than his own, which pretty much limits the choice to either W or Palin.

[omvreloaded]

I read somewhere that she stated that she did not want a VP nomination.

[omvreloaded]

your hair looks cute

[firesabers]

Palin: Trophy VP candidate.

Dr. Rice? The problem with Rice isn't her education so much as her sharp and nearly blinding faith to the neocon foreign policy ideology, particularly with this emergent ideas of adhoc alliance and relative power perspectives. McCain, for all his faults, has proven to be much closer to a realist thought perspective, like Powell, although his rhetoric has fallen in line with the neocons during the election.

[misterstogy]

I can think of another reason why she wasn't asked:

She said 'no' when they were sounding her out.

[SaraPaIin]

the audio quality kills your opinion, Melissa,

<3

(i'm not pro-palin)

[sithlord1534]

I have same problem with Rice as I do Obama, HOW ARE YOU GONNA SEND/ADVISE TO SEND TROOPS TO DIE WITHOUT EVER HAVING BEEN A SOLDIER! You should not LEAD us if you haven't BEEN us. It boils down to an someone who is totally ignorant or war and warfare tactics getting to decide to risk other people's lives in a gambit that may well be a retarded ass military move. And being black HAS helped someobody in politics, can you say OBAMA!

[FruitpunchFTW]

So you think Colin Powell has lost his credibility??? Please explain... Resigning from Bush's cabinet was a smart choice in my opinion.

[armida55]

you SHOULD be paid for this :)

nice job, well done!

i find your ideas are very refreshing

[foley15136]

Rice is too hawkish.

[Cryengine]

I hate your fuggin propoganda videos for Obama.

Shuddddupppp.

You look terrible btw. Working for an evil man prolly does that to you.

[Aft3rshock01]

There is a simple solution to that little predicament that you seem to have. You could, oh I don't know, stop watching her videos. I think that would be far more productive than sitting around trolling someone who honestly could care less about your ignorant opinions.

To answer the question posed it is very simple, McCain wants to be a "Maverick". If he were to choose Rice, it would link him to Bush which is something he is desperately trying to avoid.

[1happiness]

Good logic and charisma.

[charlie1der]

good analysis.

[Flyingthoughts]

I miss the pasta and cake making videos... but sill enjoy the Political stuff.

Why not Condi? She doesn't fit the "maverick" image they wanted to work with. The choice was completely political, they picked the one who would hit the most demographics and bolster up the image of mccain as much as possible. That is how Palin came in and not Condi.

[IslandHermit]

I think the Bush connection was a very big minus for Dr. Rice, given that McCain has been so adamant that he is "not George Bush".

It could also be that they asked her but she didn't want the job. Having brought Stanford's finances to order she is doubtless aghast at what Bush has done to the Federal finances and may have no desire to be associated with more of the same under McCain.

[thielenm]

one of my coworkers had a reason for this that made sense but i cant remember it...maybe cause she's a part of the bush administration? they could dig up more bad dirt on things she's said in the past?

[kathie1213]

You are certainly well read, informed and informative. I may not always agree with everything you say poltically, but I like to hear your enthusiasm for the political process. Well done.

[RAPSUCKS1738]

Dr. Rice stated that she has no interest in in being VP.

I enjoy your video's but I wouldn't elect juan mccain dog catcher. And jose obama isn't much better. They both favor amnesty for illegals, bailouts, more government intervention, more socialism (which is closer to Communism), more globalism, more corporatism, They both are nearly identical. Please watch these videos

watch?v=c1LMoWqXrE4

watch?v=Oe4QyAkivHQ

Please vote for Ron Paul's endorsement Chuck Baldwin BALDWIN08 COM

[KristoferBeck]

How does Colin Powell loose his creadibility? He served as National Security Advisor under Reagan as well as Chairman of the Joint chief of staff under H.W. Bush and Secretary of State under George W.

[GlanceofGlory]

Condoleeza would've been a good option for the position, much better than Sarah Palin on multiple counts. I think you're right, I wouldn't vote for Mcain anyways but at least then his campaign would've posed a decent threat to Obama's. Say he does win, say he did pick Condoleeza Rice...I might be slightly reassured but only slightly. Go Obama!

[KristoferBeck]

I'm used to catching your blog weeks after you post but it seems we're on the same wavelength today! You're not a Gemini are you?

[timecentre]

hellooooo...

[spiderbaby1958]

Condi Rice would have been a great choice. Like those adorable glasses.

[MaywitherDragon]

Dr. Condoleezza Rice, brilliant! awesome, I'll vote for MelissaJenna / Condoleezza in 2044!

[givingstars]

If Obama picked Hilary as his VP, would you still choose Dr. Condeleezza Rice as your ideal GOP VP candidate?

I think GOV. Palin was chosen because ... America is shallow and it would get Sen. Mccain's ticket more votes.

[dragonball316]

sorry i dont follow politics they all lie cheat & steal just to get into office thats why i dont follow that stuff it be good video if i followed that stuff

[Doodsjager]

I would support Rice if she decided to run for the Presidency. But, I think I've watched on some show where she said that is almost unlikely to happen.

[CAlex6977]

Vice Presidential Barbie....holy shit...I love you Melissajenna. Nice work on this one, Oh and I like your hair if you didnt catch my comment on the other video.

[jay7a2j]

Condi already said that she was done with politics after Bush leaves. She is going back home to teach again, I think.

[haya93]

If only everyone were as smart as you.

The only reason I can think of that they would choose Palin or Condi is that Palin attracts a completely different demographic. The women who were supporting Hillary Clinton not because of her political views but because of her sex. With Clinton out of the running, I guess the republicans saw the opportunities to get those 'hackey moms'. The thing with Rice is that shes not as relatable as Palin for the average middle-aged politically unaware female.

[BabyBlueAnglican]

Nope.

[corbaman]

I was never a big fan of Condi Rice. She got to where she is by propping up the incompetent Bush administration. Richard Clark blew the whistle that they were sitting on their hands about anti-terrorism programs in 2001 before the bombing. Rice said, "No we didn't" and defended the administration, even though there is a well documented paper trail of failure, so Bush gave her a promotion. Ill gotten gain.

[D169]

Right on the mark Melissa, McCain would of made this a much tighter race with Ms Rice. Her record stands alone her only problem is she worked for George bush and will be forever linked to with the present economic free fall. My decision to vote democrat has to do with Palin being on McCains ticket...a real poor decision on his part. I think its great she went on SNL...I think she should be a regular on SNl...Im torn between which is funnier her on SNL or Katie Couric interviews.

[benfish13]

even though i dont agree with many of Condoleezza's views and some of the things she has done i do believe she is very intellengent and talented woman who can run circles aroudn sara palin who isn't only undercaulified but has the craziest views on te planet. If a were a republican (which i guess i kinda a strech for me) i would pick condi but i dont think they did because 1. what you said about trying tp get away from Bush and 2. what would the southern conservatives say about a black woman

[chukmaty]

I do not think Palin being against a Senate career disqualifies her. Also, people misquote her dry humor all the time which really annoys me. One of her best commuication tools is her cutting sarcastic whit, (often aimed squalrely at herself) the media has used this by taking it out of context far to often.

McCain chose Palin because not only does she balance out McCain's foreign policy strength, she represents a large portion of conservative women and would excite the base CR could not have.

[parrotchai]

Why not?

Well, the point of Sarah Palin was to stimulate the conservative base that John McCain needs to win. If super conservatives come out to vote, McCain wins. As you pointed out with your abortion example, Rice is not conservative enough on the moral issues, which is where values voters are lost. Rice is also deeply mired in the politics of Washington. Sarah Palin is not. For those looking for a fresh face, she was clearly the answer.

Love the videos!

[MrJoe53]

I agree with you on everything. I was going to vote for Obama/Biden. But as a life long Alaskan and proud of the work Palin has done as Mayor and Governor. I have changed my vote.

[falconwings1982]

I have to be honest, before Palin was nominated, it looked for a minute like Alaska would go the way of Indiana as a toss up. Setting aside anything she did in Alaska, I could never vote for her because she appears to be going the neocon way in her national political debut. I mean for her to say that we should pray that "we are sending our troops [to Iraq] on a mission from God". Plus she was found to have broken the law when she fired Trooper Mike Wooten for what appears to be a vendetta.

[falconwings1982]

she seems to share some of Dick Cheney's views on what the Vice President does, which is frankly something scary. My verdict is that Alaska may want her as governor, but I sure don't want her as Vice President.

[Corinth12821]

perhaps she didnt want the spot. Also perhaps she is better able to help from her current posistion as opposed to the worlds largest scapegoat and puppets 'second hand man' perhaps because of the previously mention before me 'Bush Stigma' which would be detrimental to the whole thing in a broad sense not just the presidential race. If you focus on 1 part of a painting you miss the bigger picture, and same can be said with making that picture.

[Corinth12821]

not saying these are absolute reasons, just things to concider and possible reasons for not picking her. though frankly I was expecting her to run for either spot my self back in the day out of sheer irony.

[notashot]

I like them both. But I think you are right I would have voted for Rice as President.

[falconwings1982]

My main concern with her is that she seems to subscribe to a neoconservative point of view. The Republican Party in general has gone way far to the right and thus she would have to do their bidding so as to please the GOP base. Personally, I could never vote for any Republican post Ronald Reagan. But on her credentials, you hit dead center on the bulls eye. She has tons of foreign policy experience. The Republicans missed an enormous chance in not nominating her instead. Too late now.

[alienzen]

I'm amazed to hear Coneleeza rice described as diplomatic, only an American would ever say that.

I don't think anyone would argue that condeleeza rice would be a bad choice for mccain, I think the point is whether she would actually be a better vp than palin, not who would help mccain get elected.

[gobigorange99]

Dr. Rice would have been a very bad choice for McCain just as someone said in a earlier that she carry the stigma of Bush. Rice would not appeal to the religious right which is the base of the republican party. Also if you read Bob Woodward's latest book "The War Within" Rice was against the surge in Iraq. McCain supported the surge from the beginning. Also McCain really wanted Sen. Lieberman or Tom Ridge but both of them are social liberals and the base would not have supported McCain.

[channeIreview]

Condoleezza Rice unfortunately was a casuality of Bush's policies. I also think McCain was too concerned about being attached to Bush. But he also wanted to solidify the base - Dole made the mistake of going with Kemp who was more centrist and as a result the base wasn't fired up enough.

[falconwings1982]

If you go with a conservative, you risk losing your independent voters. He would have lost anyways.

[channeIreview]

Although I don't disagree with the logic in you're comment, that hasn't been the strategy which Republicans have used in recent election cycles. Their idea has been to pretty much ignore everybody except for the hard core conservative base with the idea that getting as many of them as possible to show up at the poles will result in victory.

[ItsFizikal]

What was the purpose of making this two videos? You're a director and can make a video over 10 minutes. It felt unnecessary. Although Condoleezza is considerably more qualified than Sarah Palin, I don't think it'd be a wise choice. She carries a stigma of the Bush administration around with her that'd be a huge target for Democrats to attack the Republican ticket on. I personally thought McCain was going to pick Mitt Romney with the angle that he's a rich businessman who can fix the economy.

[MoEnzyme]

I seriously thought McCain was going to pick Romney too.

[BlackJavaBean]

Very good points. It is very odd that the GOP wouldn't choose a strong woman for their VP. It really does seem like McCain is just using his Palin puppet to try to win votes. BTW, the video was well put together!

[chukmaty]

Ohh good grief,

Palin is strong enough, smart enough, and conservative enough for everyone not buying into the media attack.

Condeleeza Rice was not an option as she is too attached to the Bush administration. Also social conservatives do not trust her on the the life issue. I agree that she is a great woman.

Palin shot down the BTN when it counted.

Palin is not the moron the media played her to be, I am happy to have known about and admired Sarah Palin before she was on the radar.

:)

[HeyJeremyC]

2 videos in 30 minutes!?!

Awesome!