Condoleezza Rice: Cain should not play ‘the race card’
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice cautioned public figures to avoid playing “the race card” as she responded to questions about GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain’s defense against accusations he sexually harassed two female employees while head of the National Restaurant Association.
Rice said race should not be used as an excuse when a public figure faces criticism.
“I don’t care much for incendiary language, and I actually am someone who doesn’t believe in playing the race card on either side,” said Rice on CBS’s “The Early Show.”
The former secretary of State was referring to Cain’s prediction earlier this year that he would be subjected to a “high-tech lynching” by liberals opposed to his campaign.
Rice said critiques of candidates and elected officials should focus on policy differences, adding “it’s not good for the country” to focus on race.