Powell got his big boost from RWR and promotions from
the Bushes. That explains why he became a Republican.
He had almost no identify with the philosophy of any
wing of the party. He was befriended by powerful
Republicans, that’s all. If you think about it the
same is true for weakling Arnold Swartzenegger.
Excellent points, which this election season seems to be making us all realize & accept. Still not an easy pill to swallow for someone like me, a former head-in-the-sand GOPer.