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Colin Powell says he's voting for Clinton
CNN ^ | Oct. 25, 2015 | Daniella Diaz

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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To: Rennes Templar

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.

41 posted on 10/25/2016 8:07:46 PM PDT by IDontLikeToPayTaxes
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To: Rennes Templar

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.


42 posted on 10/25/2016 8:07:59 PM PDT by odds
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To: Rennes Templar

Search is your friend

1). Who cares?

2). This is the third posting of this nonevent today


43 posted on 10/25/2016 8:09:53 PM PDT by Nifster (Ignore all polls. Get Out The Vote)
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To: fieldmarshaldj
He likes being a slave.<<

Once an Affirmative Action place holder....lol....

Just stay on the Plantation Colon!!!....Got it!!!

45 posted on 10/25/2016 8:12:24 PM PDT by M-cubed
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To: FredZarguna

Round up the usual suspects.


46 posted on 10/25/2016 8:13:11 PM PDT by MrChips (Ad sapientiam pertinet aeternarum rerum cognitio intellectualis - St. Augustine)
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To: Rennes Templar

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.


47 posted on 10/25/2016 8:14:01 PM PDT by DAC21
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To: freespirit2012

Bump. Nail on the head. Who cares?


48 posted on 10/25/2016 8:15:09 PM PDT by upchuck (Trump to the White House!! Hillary to the Big House!! h/t Jim Robinson)
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To: Rennes Templar

He’s an affirmative action ahole.


49 posted on 10/25/2016 8:15:09 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (You can't spell TRIUMPH without TRUMP)
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To: Rennes Templar

He used to have integrity when he was on active duty


50 posted on 10/25/2016 8:19:40 PM PDT by Chauncey Gardiner
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To: Trump20162020

online info comes up he is still republican - but yes he keeps voting democrat


51 posted on 10/25/2016 8:19:48 PM PDT by b4me (Idolatry is rampant in thoughts and actions. Choose whom you will serve....)
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To: Rennes Templar

When will this elitist pos creep get out of our lives!!! God why do republicans always pick backstabbers? I know I know...


52 posted on 10/25/2016 8:21:22 PM PDT by Phillyred
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To: Trump20162020
Socialist thought progression.

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.

53 posted on 10/25/2016 8:23:11 PM PDT by jonascord (First rule of the Dunning-Kruger Club is that you do not know you are in the Dunning-Kruger club.)
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To: Rennes Templar

Another #NeverTrumper a’hole who was never a Republican.


54 posted on 10/25/2016 8:25:02 PM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is DEPLORABLE :-))
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To: Rennes Templar
I wrote him a letter back in the mid 90's urging him to run for prez instead of what we got..Dole...

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...

55 posted on 10/25/2016 8:29:33 PM PDT by cherry
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To: Trump20162020
Socialist thought progression.

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.

56 posted on 10/25/2016 8:32:56 PM PDT by jonascord (First rule of the Dunning-Kruger Club is that you do not know you are in the Dunning-Kruger club.)
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To: Rennes Templar

No freaking surprise there! Never trusted the SOB during Desert Storm!


57 posted on 10/25/2016 8:34:15 PM PDT by longhorn too
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To: Rennes Templar

Excuse me, do I give a S-it? Change your party to the Marxist Light (Rino) Party.


58 posted on 10/25/2016 8:34:26 PM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is DEPLORABLE :-))
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To: Rennes Templar
Shock and awe. That's all I can say.

Shock.

And.

Awe.

59 posted on 10/25/2016 8:39:23 PM PDT by FredZarguna (And what Rough Beast, its hour come round at last, slouches toward Fifth Avenue to be born?)
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To: Rennes Templar

shocked...


60 posted on 10/25/2016 8:42:12 PM PDT by zwerni (this isn't gonna be good for business)
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