Despite perennial buzz in conservative cycles every presidential election year, Condoleezza Rice, a former secretary of state, has said she has no interest in the Oval Office. Click through the photos for insight on top-level political prospects for other GOP women.
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Despite perennial buzz in conservative cycles every presidential election year, Condoleezza Rice, a former secretary of state, has said she has no interest in the Oval Office. Click through the photos for insight on top-level political prospects for other GOP women.
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is seen as a GOP rising star and is often cited by political analysts as a woman who could one day land on a presidential ticket. Her name is often mentioned in GOP circles as strong potential vice presidential pick.
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is seen as a GOP rising star and is often cited by political analysts as a woman who could one day land on a presidential ticket. Her name is often mentioned in GOP circles as strong potential vice presidential pick.
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Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, is one of only four GOP female senators. Her write-in campaign after losing her seat in the 2010 primary turned heads, and she became a politico to watch. However, at this point, she is not considered by political analysts as a top-tier potential presidential contender.
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Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, is one of only four GOP female senators. Her write-in campaign after losing her seat in the 2010 primary turned heads, and she became a politico to watch. However, at this point, she is not considered by political analysts as a top-tier potential presidential contender.
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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, is the GOP's highest-ranking woman in Congress. She is also chairwoman of the House Republican Conference. She, too, is not generally considered by political analysts as a top-tier potential presidential contender.
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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, is the GOP's highest-ranking woman in Congress. She is also chairwoman of the House Republican Conference. She, too, is not generally considered by political analysts as a top-tier potential presidential contender.
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Gov. Susana Martinez, R-New Mexico, turned heads when she spoke at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa. She is the first Latina to serve as governor. She is often mentioned in GOP circles as someone who "would make a good running mate."
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Gov. Susana Martinez, R-New Mexico, turned heads when she spoke at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa. She is the first Latina to serve as governor. She is often mentioned in GOP circles as someone who "would make a good running mate."
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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin also received nods and praise when she spoke at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa. She is not often mentioned by political analysts as potential presidential contender for 2016.
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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin also received nods and praise when she spoke at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa. She is not often mentioned by political analysts as potential presidential contender for 2016.
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Sen. Kelley Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, received the backing of 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. She is seen in conservative circles as a rising star and someone who could also possible make "a good running mate."
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Sen. Kelley Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, received the backing of 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. She is seen in conservative circles as a rising star and someone who could also possible make "a good running mate."
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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is a veteran lawmaker and a moderate Republican. She is not considered by political analysts as a top-tier potential presidential contender.
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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is a veteran lawmaker and a moderate Republican. She is not considered by political analysts as a top-tier potential presidential contender.
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