If perceived as racially motivated this could hurt Obama among independents. It is hard to see this as an ideological move on Powell’s part as he stated that he is not leaving the Republican Party.
Of course it’s racially motivated. Either that or Colin Powell has become a Socialist too, which wouldn’t surprise me.
In the end, these endorsements mean little.
Powell said he’s not leaving the Republican Party. oy vey. he is spineless. if he can support O and his policies, he is no Republican, and should leave the party.
Powell has proclaimed that, whatever his professed ideology, when it comes down to it his first loyalty is to a fellow black. He is not the first black "conservative" to make this move.
This will be noted by many whites who were thinking of voting for a black man under the assumption that he would be acting for the benefit of all the people he represented, rather than just those who "look like him". This move will be highly damaging for black conservatives everywhere.
I believe that General Powell identified himself as a republican in order to secure his rise within the system. He has always been a social liberal, believing in affirmative action and abortion. He is nothing but a RINO.