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Posted on 10/25/2016 7:43:29 PM PDT by Rennes Templar
(CNN)Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday he'll vote for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, a high-profile snub of his party's standard-bearer, Donald Trump.
Powell, who also served in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, backed President Barack Obama in both the 2008 and 2012 campaigns. He announced his plan to a Long Island group during a luncheon.
The announcement was confirmed by Powell's chief of staff, Peggy Cifrino. Aides informed Clinton of Powell's support after her early voting rally Tuesday afternoon in Florida. She is grateful for his support, one aide said.
Later, Clinton's campaign tweeted, "Proud to have the endorsement of General Powell, a decorated soldier and distinguished statesman," signed with an "H" indicating her personal approval.
The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has had tough words for both major party candidates. Hacked emails released in September showed Powell strongly condemning Trump, labeling him a "national disgrace and an international pariah."
In one email dated August 3, Powell wrote, "Trump is nuts. Everybody wants me to speak out, but I will pick the time and place for maximum effect like I did in 2008 and 2012. Right now, Trump is his worst own enemy."
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The announcement was confirmed by Powell's chief of staff, Peggy Cifrino.
He has a chief of staff?
The man is in his 70s and is a civilian! What's his "job" that requires a chief of staff? Do these people ever not have servants?
These elitists don't ever "retire" like the rest of us. They don't really "work" anyway.
Hillary is a Neocon, and a socalled ‘hawk’ (not political party specific), that’s why Colin Powell supports her. Obama is equally a Neocon, but neither a hawk nor a dove, more like chicken.
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1). Who cares?
2). This is the third posting of this nonevent today
Once an Affirmative Action place holder....lol....
Just stay on the Plantation Colon!!!....Got it!!!
Round up the usual suspects.
BFD, the days of baited breath on who this clown is voting for is way over. For the record he has voted for lying Communist criminals in each of the last three elections. SAYS way more about him than Trump.
Bump. Nail on the head. Who cares?
He’s an affirmative action ahole.
He used to have integrity when he was on active duty
online info comes up he is still republican - but yes he keeps voting democrat
When will this elitist pos creep get out of our lives!!! God why do republicans always pick backstabbers? I know I know...
Powell was military. All military, past and present, are knuckle dragging Trump reactionary. Powell is not voting Trump.
Shock and awe.
Democrats think this is incredibly advanced political prognostication. Democrats are f%&king stupid.
Another #NeverTrumper a’hole who was never a Republican.
but he has turned out to be such a panti waste sell out corporate arse....
hey Powell....we knew what you would do....you traitor...you miserable traitor...
Powell was military. All military, past and present, are knuckle dragging Trump reactionary. Powell is not voting Trump.
Shock and awe.
Democrats think this is incredibly advanced political prognostication. Democrats are f%&king stupid.
No freaking surprise there! Never trusted the SOB during Desert Storm!
Excuse me, do I give a S-it? Change your party to the Marxist Light (Rino) Party.
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