Susan Rice Drops Out Of Running For U.S. Secretary Of State

Rice’s chances were damaged after her Sept. 16 performance on the Sunday shows. Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Susan Rice Drops Out Of Running For Secretary Of State; Saddened By Partisan Politics -- NBC

Embattled U.N. envoy Susan Rice is dropping out of the running to be the next secretary of state after months of criticism over her Benghazi comments, she told NBC News on Thursday.

“If nominated, I am now convinced that the confirmation process would be lengthy, disruptive and costly – to you and to our most pressing national and international priorities,” Rice wrote in a letter to President Obama, saying she’s saddened by the partisan politics surrounding her prospects.

“That trade-off is simply not worth it to our country...Therefore, I respectfully request that you no longer consider my candidacy at this time,” she wrote in the letter obtained by NBC News.

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More News On U.N. Amb. Susan Rice Dropping Out Of Running For U.S. Secretary Of State

Susan Rice withdraws from running for secretary of state – live coverage -- The Guardian
Susan Rice withdraws name from consideration for secretary of state -- Washington Post
Rice withdraws from Secretary of State consideration -- CBS
Rice pulls out of Secretary of State race -- USA Today
Susan Rice drops out of Secretary of State consideration -- UPI
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice takes herself out of contention for Secretary of State -- New York Daily News
Ambassador Rice Asks Not To Be Considered For Secretary Of State -- NPR
BREAKING NEWS: Susan Rice drops out of consideration for Secretary of State saying that partisan politics are to blame -- Daily Mail
Susan Rice withdraws for secretary of state -- Politico

My Comment: I am not surprised by this announcement .... her appearance on 5 Sunday morning talk shows to push the White House narrative on Benghazi followed by news reports on what really happened in Benghazi did her in. She was not properly prepared .... and the White House did not help her cause by repeating their narrative that it was an anti-Muslim video that caused this attack. As to who will be the next US Secetary of State ....  my prediction is that Sen. John Kerry will be appointed to the post before Christmas.

Should Susan Rice Be Nominated As U.S. Secretary Of State?

Republicans Steamed Over Rice As Possible Top Diplomat -- AFP

WASHINGTON — Nearly 100 Republican lawmakers warned President Barack Obama on Monday against nominating UN envoy Susan Rice to be his next secretary of state, saying she misled Americans over the Benghazi attack.

The 97 Republican House members wrote to Obama to say they were "deeply troubled" he was considering her as a replacement to Hillary Clinton because Rice "propagated a falsehood" about the attack on the US mission in Benghazi.

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My Comment: She needs to answer a lot of questions. And while the Republicans do not have the votes to stop her nomination, her position and standing will be diminished .... especially if she is unable (or unwilling) to explain why she went on a number of different Sunday morning talk shows a few days after the Ambassador's murder to push the administration's explanation` on why the Benghazi consulate was attacked.

Will John Kerry Be The Next US Secretary Of State?

Photo: Senator John Kerry. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Russia Wants John Kerry, Not Susan Rice As US Secretary Of State -- Business Insider

Russia would like to see US Senator John Kerry replace Hillary Clinton once the US Secretary of State steps down at the start of President Barack Obama's second term, a news report said on Thursday.

US officials said on Wednesday that Mrs Clinton intended to keep her promise to leave the White House administration after the presidential ballot, despite her boss having firmly secured a new four years in office.

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My Comment: He has the background (Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations), supporters (Vice President John Biden), and the media's support. If President Obama nominates him, it is to throw a bone to the Democrat establishment.