Rice is focal point in Benghazi response ; GOP feels she represents Americans in comments . Some Republicans do n't think Rice is independent enough to be secretary of state . For John McCain , the debate over a possible Rice nomination may be personal . U.S. officials have since described it as a terror attack aimed at American interests . Rice has supporters in Congress ; most Republican leaders give her good marks .
Rice is focal point in Benghazi response ; GOP feels she represents Americans in comments . Some Republicans do n't think Rice is independent enough to be secretary of state . For John McCain , the debate over a possible Rice nomination may be personal . Rice has supporters in Congress ; most Republican leaders give her good marks .