That apparent impression raised red flags with other senators on the fence about her prospects for higher office . Rice withdrew her name from any consideration as secretary of state . Some Democrats thought President Bush did not more strongly support Rice . Politics , personal and complicated any attempt to nominate Susan Rice as secretary of state .
Rice withdrew her name from any consideration as secretary of state . Some Democrats thought President Bush did not more strongly support Rice . Politics , personal and complicated any attempt to nominate Susan Rice as secretary of state .