Iowa Republican Women’s Convention

The Federation of Iowa Republican Women’s state convention provided an

excellent venue to make the case of Secretary of State Condi Rice as a 2008

candidate who is strong on national security, has the foreign policy skills, and her

stand for the second amendment.

Out of the 100 women from across Iowa, many of them remarked how they admire

the Secretary and that she is a huge asset for our nation. Her efforts toward

bringing Arab League members to the diplomatic table with Israel and the

Palestinian leader was seen as a successful move toward bringing real peace and

long-lasting stability in the region. Some remarks from Iowa women included that

Condi Rice is tough, she has the support of the President which helps her to

be taken seriously on the world stage, and that they would love to see her on

the 2008 ticket.

Speaking to the group, I asked them to consider standing up for Condi Rice on

caucus night in January 2008. Their actions can have a direct impact in Iowa

since there is no ballot or petition to hand over to qualify as president.

The people of Iowa can decide for themselves who will be their choice for

president and some of the convention members are considering Condi Rice as their

preferred candidate.