I liked Powell, right up to the point where he announced he voted color over country.
Eff him.

Mittens need a fierce conservative to get the hardcore conservatives in his camp. I don't feel Rice would be a good choice from that point.
I am also skeptical of a black VP choice.
Unfortunately with the racial division that BHO has cultivated I doubt we will see another black elected to a high office for quite a while.
Too bad, West would be a great VP.