"Our politicians can afford a NFL team and most Americans can't afford rent and food" - NFL fans react to news of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice buying minority stake of Broncos

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in the NFL news circle for her recent purchase of an ownership stake in the Denver Broncos. The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group won the bid to buy the Broncos franchise. Former Walmart chairman Robert Walton and the group purchased the team for $4.65 billion.Denver Broncos@BroncosThe Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group is pleased to welcome former Secretary of State @CondoleezzaRice to its ownership group. Statement »2516479The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group is pleased to welcome former Secretary of State @CondoleezzaRice to its ownership group. Statement » https://t.co/yqVHrPhC2MThe announcement of Rice being added to the ownership group sparked some reactions on NFL Twitter.Jeff Davis@ScenicDavis@Broncos @CondoleezzaRice sad day when our politicians can afford a NFL team and most Americans can't afford rent and food833@Broncos @CondoleezzaRice sad day when our politicians can afford a NFL team and most Americans can't afford rent and foodOne Twitter user said that Rice was never a politician since she did not run for elected office but was appointed by President George W. Bush.Thomas Webb@tow931@ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice This may come as news to you since you made such an ignorant statement, but , she was never a &quot;politician&quot;.She was selcted as a cabinet member by the president.11@ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice This may come as news to you since you made such an ignorant statement, but , she was never a &quot;politician&quot;.She was selcted as a cabinet member by the president.Another fan pointed out that the political nature of her job and her association with the Republican party do make her a politician.#ZagUp@ReidE123@tow931 @ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice She was a republican secretary of state and is 100% a politician.7@tow931 @ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice She was a republican secretary of state and is 100% a politician.Late-state capitalism is difficult to discuss online, but The Simpsons did have an episode where Homer became the owner of the Denver Broncos.Thomas Webb@tow931@Barsche1 @ReidE123 @ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice No, there is a big difference.Plus, there was no point in the comment.What is the problem with someone who was successful before accepting a position as she did who continues to be successful afterwards.She committed no crime.3@Barsche1 @ReidE123 @ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice No, there is a big difference.Plus, there was no point in the comment.What is the problem with someone who was successful before accepting a position as she did who continues to be successful afterwards.She committed no crime.Politics is a very lucrative business.Jon@JDForster1982@ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice You be hard pressed to find one career politician that isn't a multi-millionaire...@ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice You be hard pressed to find one career politician that isn't a multi-millionaire...While Rice's ownership stake was not disclosed, she appears to have the resources to become a minority owner.Not a sheep@demconserative@ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice@ScenicDavis @Broncos @CondoleezzaRice https://t.co/lKv7j1qp7vNumerous fans joked about the news. Some even included new Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson in their digs.jay@JSotoMVP@Broncos @CondoleezzaRice BREAKING: Russell Wilson will now be bombing Iraq38019@Broncos @CondoleezzaRice BREAKING: Russell Wilson will now be bombing IraqCertain fans pointed out how much money there is to make in public service.Brandon@1Stop_Cowboys@Broncos @AdamSchefter @CondoleezzaRice Man it must be awesome to serve in public service and somehow get the funds to own an NFL team. Nothing to see 🤣63@Broncos @AdamSchefter @CondoleezzaRice Man it must be awesome to serve in public service and somehow get the funds to own an NFL team. Nothing to see 🤣Most politicians leave office and find success in the private sector.Nobody@llen_Coty@Broncos @AdamSchefter @CondoleezzaRice How a politician have that much money to be apart of an ownership? Someone explain to me57@Broncos @AdamSchefter @CondoleezzaRice How a politician have that much money to be apart of an ownership? Someone explain to meThat said, Rice brings passion to the game and should be more than qualified to help run an NFL franchise.David James@__uzernametaken@Broncos @CondoleezzaRice She is a huge NFL fan..very knowledgeable and overall smart cookie...she was talked about as a possible NFL commissioner and said it was her dream job..she was on the MNF Manning cast last season and was great..I think she will be a complete asset to this ownership group11@Broncos @CondoleezzaRice She is a huge NFL fan..very knowledgeable and overall smart cookie...she was talked about as a possible NFL commissioner and said it was her dream job..she was on the MNF Manning cast last season and was great..I think she will be a complete asset to this ownership groupCondoleezza Rice has roots in the Denver areaCondoleezza Rice's addition to the Denver Broncos ownership group is no accident. She moved to Denver at age 12 and attended school there, graduating from high school at age 16. She then earned her undergrad and Ph.D. from the University of Denver.Rice has had a relationship with the Broncos ownership group throughout her time as a professor at Stanford University, where Greg and Carrie Penner earned their degrees. The Penners are part of the group led by Rob Walton that purchased the team.The addition of Russell Wilson via trade and now Condoleezza Rice to the ownership group represents a drastic but forward change for the Denver Broncos.

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