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Colin Powell endorses Obama, breaks ranks with the GOP

 

Published 10/20/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

Powell served three Republican presidents and was once seen as the party's likely presidential candidate. Some critics, including Rush Limbaugh, say race is a factor. > In 1996, the political world was buzzing about the intentions of a possible presidential contender -- one who could make history. (link)

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