Pity. I used to have high regards for Powell. He was never a conservative but this disappoints me further. Heused to stir clear of political commentary but I believe now he’s paving the way to his natural habitat——the Democrat party.
I didn’t find the interview disagreeable. Powell said Palin is a smart, distinguished woman who might have come on the national stage a little too soon. He also said “xyz” didn’t contribute the the Republican campaign this time, referring to her emphasis on small towns. I think the “xyz” was the overall McCain strategy, not just Palin. Powell’s assertions here are far from ridiculous.
He made the good point that Republicans must appeal more to minorities and those in large cities because that’s who the preponderance of voters are.
Regarding his role in the Bush administration, he said the team got a lot done, that there are going to be disagreements, and his major disappointment was that the NSC system didn’t function very well.