Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for president

PeoplePC Online news ^ | Sunday, October 19, 2008 | Staff

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WASHINGTON - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday, describing the Illinois senator as a "transformational figure."

Powell said both Obama and Republican John McCain are qualified to be commander in chief. But he said Obama is better suited to handle the nation's economic problems as well as help improve its standing in the world.

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Powell's endorsement has been much anticipated because he is a Republican with impressive foreign policy credentials. At the same time, he is a black man and Obama would be the nation's first black president. Powell said he was cognizant of the racial aspect of his endorsement, but said that was not the dominant factor in his decision. If it was, he said, he would have made the endorsement months ago.

... Powell expressed disappointment in the negative tone of McCain's campaign, as well as in his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the Republican vice presidential nominee. "I don't believe she's ready to be president of the United States," Powell said.

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Powell's endorsement has been much anticipated because he is a Republican with impressive foreign policy credentials. At the same time, he is a black man and Obama would be the nation's first black president. Powell said he was cognizant of the racial aspect of his endorsement, but said that was not the dominant factor in his decision. If it was, he said, he would have made the endorsement months ago.

Yeah sure. I wonder if he really thinks anyone with over a shoe-sized IQ believes that.

... Powell expressed disappointment in the negative tone of McCain's campaign ....

He should maybe review the situation and find out who the hell started that negative crap.

... as well as in his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the Republican vice presidential nominee.

"I don't believe she's ready to be president of the United States," Powell said.

Hey, General!!!! I have news for you -- SHE'S NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

There goes what was left of any respect for Powell I ever had. He seems to forgotten what he learned at West Point about DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY. He has completely abandoned those concepts, or he couldn't possible endorse that two-bit Daly Machine crook for any office of trust.

[SolidWood]

Again?

[wardaddy]

Hey Colin!

Catch that train!

[forYourChildrenVote4Bush]

POWELL: ‘I would have difficulty with two more Republican appointments to Surpeme Court’...

http://www.drudgereport.com/

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/14714.html

[Jeff Head]

I never really trusted Powell myself, but Powell has now trashed both McCain and Palin...McCain over a false-flag judgement issue and Palin for simply being who she is.

Powell has the audacity (hand in glove with Obama no doubt) to question McCain's judgement in picking the most popular governor in the 50 states and who has more executive experience than her two opponents combined...while giving a pass to the judgement of Obama in hob-knobbing around with abject terrorists, corrupt financiers, and militant racists?

It's time we all called things straight. I do not specifically know why Powell made this choice, but I know a skunk when I see one and when I smell one.

One thing for sure, the judgement issue Powell raised is false and ludicrous on its face so it has to be something else. We're probably looking at another Sec State at least, if not VP in the second term should that, God forbid, come about.

I still believe we can stop the first term and am dedicating all my time and efforts and whatever influence I can muster within my own sphere to that goal.

http://www.jeffhead.com/joeplumber.htm

[pnh102]

Powell just did it because Hussein is black.

[pgkdan]

Colon Bowel, just another bag of sh*t.

[IamConservative]

POWELL: ‘I would have difficulty with two more Republican appointments to Surpeme Court’...

I saw that quote. I must have missed when we started appointing democrat and republicans, a.k.a. partisan politicians, to any court..

[Texas4ever]

Wait a minute...Barack Obama was against the war...against Bush policies......Endorsment by Collin Powell?

Colllin Powell started the war in Iraq....Collin Powell was a big Bush supporter...Collin Powell is pro - Military?

This cant be good for really left leaning, war hating liberals.

This endorsment is contrary to everything Obama stands for!!

[parksstp]

Okay, straight from the horses mouth. I have several relatives that are PUMA’s from Stark County, OH and they are pi$$ed. This has infuriated them even more than before. Look for more Hillary supporters to join the McCain/Palin bandwagon.

[rollo tomasi]

So I take that as, POWELL: Abortion over Country. Reprobate and malignant mind, Powell has.

[cherry]

POWELL...ALWAYS KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT YOU....NOW WE ALL KNOW....

A KNOWN SUPPORTER OF TERRORIST, A PERSON WHO GETS MILLIONS AND MILLIONS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES,MOSTLY TERRORIST COUNTRIES...A PERSON WHO IS A KNOWN COCAINE ABUSER ...

YEP...THAT'S YOUR PICK, YOU TRAITOR...

[Luke21]

McCain has betrayed us on many occasions, yet we have to vote for him. But now assorted Rino’s are betraying him. Susan Collins got an additional fifteen minutes of fame for criticizing McCain campaign tactics and now this.

Are Rino’s loyal to anything but themselves?

[tiniyo]

Isn’t Colin Powell a warmonger? Also, Rev. Wrong, the Messiah’s pastor, absolutely ridiculed Colin, “Condemnesia” and other black Republicans. I wonder if Condemnesia will also come out and support the Messiah. Sarc\

[Publius804]

I NEVER liked Powell - I always thought hims a diva of the first order. This hack’s opinion means nothing - he’s not a good man - he’s a backstabbing POS. He doesn’t deserve respect he deserves scorn. I wonder what Bill Bennett is going to have to say about this guy - who he worships.

[Mojave]

describing the Illinois senator as a "transformational figure."

Megatron?

[Jeff Head]

It’s pure politics...for both Obama and Powell. Has nothing to do with what’s best or what they are for. IMHO, they just want to win any way they can.

[cherry]

and powell being where is his because of his color....that’s what you get when you promote people for less than honorable reasons....

[cherry]

and powell being where is his because of his color....that’s what you get when you promote people for less than honorable reasons....

[Uri’el-2012]

Did George just appoint him to SOS cus he is black ?

Or does George have poor discernment skills?