Some in the military thought he was a “tool”, independents liked his seeming objective analysis. I suspect he's somewhere in between. He's just a guy. He's complicated.
No one in the campaign is having fits over him, and it's McCain's campaign. I doubt Gov. Powell will be on the short list for Republicans in the future. He's a Democrat now whether he considers himself one or not. He's always been pro-choice (as is Condi Rice). Can't be a true conservative and hope to get far with that “philosophy”.
I meant to say, “Gen. Powell,” not “Gov. Powell”
Very well said. A breath of reason in a sea of end game emotions. I always hate this time in the cycle because it seems like insanity sets in.