Condi Makes It Semi-Official... And Semi-Pro-Choice

Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has given an interview with The Washington Times where the non-news is almost as important (or as hyped, anyway) as the real news. Condi appears to be (1) interested in the presidency after GWB's term is up and (2) is Pro-Choice and thus possibly unelectable or at least unnominatable (if that is a word) by the GOP.

In an interview with editors and reporters in the office of the editor in chief at The Washington Times, she said she would not want the government "forcing its views" on abortion...She seemed bemused by speculation that a Rice candidacy could set up an unprecedented all-woman matchup with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, New York Democrat, who is widely expected to seek the presidency...Miss Rice said abortion should be "as rare a circumstance as possible," although without excessive government intervention. "We should not have the federal government in a position where it is forcing its views on one side or the other..."So, for instance, I've tended to agree with those who do not favor federal funding for abortion, because I believe that those who hold a strong moral view on the other side should not be forced to fund it."

Talk about a splash of cold water. Well, she would still be a good president. We'll see what happens, and if in the end I could really vote for her after a full airing of her views. I sure hope so.