Bears repeating...
It’s true that her record in office has been one of failure
I would have added a few adjectives--total, complete or perhaps utter--but the point is still made.
Rice ... pushed gently from within for a more reasonable, more diplomatic approach.
OK, in that case I'd have said "total, complete AND utter failure."
In the interest of seeing a Democratic White House, I really do hope McCain picks Rice as running mate. Yessir, McCain, you give that Hundred Years' War of yours a big ol' wet kiss.