Susan Rice is seen on the south lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Rice, who also served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, was screened for the post of vice president of Biden and was a contender for the post of Secretary of State, which went to Anthony Blingen. This is not a position confirmed by the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, the Senate. The Biden team sought to see a higher role for Rice, but it is surprising that the excellent domestic policy work gave her expertise and experience in foreign policy.