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.