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GOP Veep Sheet: McCain ponders Powell
Politico ^ | 8/24/08 | Alex Burns

Posted on 08/24/2008 10:03:59 AM PDT by pissant

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1 posted on 08/24/2008 10:04:00 AM PDT by pissant
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He should ponder Tommy FRanks before Powell.


2 posted on 08/24/2008 10:06:28 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed ... ICE toll-free tip hotline 1-866-DHS-2-ICE ... 9/11 .. Never FoRget!!!)
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BS. Powell would bring NOTHING to the ticket and, in fact, make it highly unlikely McCain could win the general. Waaaay to liberal.


3 posted on 08/24/2008 10:06:52 AM PDT by dbacks (Should we really elect a man that would not be allowed to be an airport baggage screener?)
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I am not the biggest fan of Powell politically, but he is a hell of a man, and that would be a powerful ticket. We certainly would be in good hands in terms of military management and foreign policy credibility.


4 posted on 08/24/2008 10:06:58 AM PDT by ilgipper
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Powell would drag the ticket to the left. It’s a no-go.


5 posted on 08/24/2008 10:09:25 AM PDT by Palladin (2008: No O! No Joe!!)
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No.


6 posted on 08/24/2008 10:09:28 AM PDT by LucyT (What happens in Denver....is anyone's guess....August 25 - 28, 2008)
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Powell has given money to McCain ($2,300) and they are agree on most foreign policy issues.


7 posted on 08/24/2008 10:09:36 AM PDT by Perdogg
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Two former career military guys on the ticket would be fine with me, but politically it’s probably not a good balance. I would be happy just seeing Powell endorse him.


8 posted on 08/24/2008 10:09:48 AM PDT by Old Retired Army Guy (tHE)
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We certainly would be in good hands in terms of military management and foreign policy credibility.

Nope to both. Powell is overrated as a military leader and decision maker.

9 posted on 08/24/2008 10:11:17 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s........you weren't really there)
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The media has reported that Powell may be endorsing Obama...???


10 posted on 08/24/2008 10:12:43 AM PDT by Spok (Whatever you say about McCain, it must be admitted that he's no B. Hussein Obama.)
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What a load of Bullcr*p. Powell is a traitor and weasel of the highest order.

1)Powell endorsed Obama.

2)Powell said he is ashamed of making the case for the war in Iraq.

3)Powell trashed the USA before an Arab audience and said that the war in Iraq is lost and a disaster.

Powell thus is in opposition to McCain's foreign policy, has a miserable character and would sink McCain's chances. NO Powell turncoat for me.

11 posted on 08/24/2008 10:14:37 AM PDT by SolidWood (God Bless Georgia and grant them victory over Russia!)
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I just felt my colin tighten up.


12 posted on 08/24/2008 10:15:05 AM PDT by Mr Ramsbotham (Barack Obama--the first black Jimmy Carter.)
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To: ChildOfThe60s; Old Retired Army Guy

Read my post above. Powell has switched sides years ago.


13 posted on 08/24/2008 10:15:24 AM PDT by SolidWood (God Bless Georgia and grant them victory over Russia!)
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With much glee, if I recall. It was Bill Kristol flapping his gums though, so you have to take it with a grain of salt.


14 posted on 08/24/2008 10:15:35 AM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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BS. Powell would bring NOTHING to the ticket and, in fact, make it highly unlikely McCain could win the general. Waaaay to liberal.
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True, and McCain, very unlike Hussein, does not need any more military prowess than he already has...a very long lineage of it. Powell is liberal and that was always one of the problems with him.


15 posted on 08/24/2008 10:17:41 AM PDT by EagleUSA
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Dittos!

SO GOOD HAD TO POST AGAIN! (Powell could be the only man that would make me stay home)

What a load of Bullcr*p. Powell is a traitor and weasel of the highest order.

1)Powell endorsed Obama.

2)Powell said he is ashamed of making the case for the war in Iraq.

3)Powell trashed the USA before an Arab audience and said that the war in Iraq is lost and a disaster.

Powell thus is in opposition to McCain's foreign policy, has a miserable character and would sink McCain's chances. NO Powell turncoat for me.

16 posted on 08/24/2008 10:17:59 AM PDT by roses of sharon ((Who sent Barack Hussein Obama?))
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This is misinformation put out by the MSM/Democrats. Didn’t Powell already say he was voting Obama? This makes zero sense.


17 posted on 08/24/2008 10:18:34 AM PDT by library user
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Powell is way too liberal and something of a race baiter....not like a Dem but more than I care for.


18 posted on 08/24/2008 10:19:49 AM PDT by wardaddy (SAVE A TREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........................EAT A BEAVER.)
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To: SolidWood

Powell has not endorsed Obama publicly. Bill Kristol said Powell was going to endorse Obama


19 posted on 08/24/2008 10:20:33 AM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: SolidWood; TruthNtegrity; Rushmore Rocks; devolve
Powell is a traitor and weasel of the highest order.

Ping.

20 posted on 08/24/2008 10:21:35 AM PDT by LucyT (What happens in Denver....is anyone's guess....August 25 - 28, 2008)
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