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An Ex-Powell Aide Explains Why the Time Is Right for an Obama Endorsement
With NBC News reporting that Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press this Sunday, speculation is mounting that former Republican secretary of state will endorse Barack Obama for president. Politico reports Retired Gen. Colin Powell, once considered a potential running mate for Sen. John ...
Powell endorses Obama for president
msnbc.msn.com — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama for president, criticizing his own Republican Party for... what he called its narrow focus on irrelevant personal attacks. (more) Powell endorses Obama for president
Signs that Republican Colin Powell will support Barack Obama for president
nydailynews.com — DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF Updated Saturday, October 18th 2008, 1:09 AM WASHINGTON - After months of... playing political Hamlet, Colin Powell is finally ready to tell America who he likes for President - and the smart money says Barack Obama is ... (more) Signs that Republican Colin Powell will support Barack ...
Colin Powell endorses Obama
Colin Powell endorses Obama
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Wilkerson on Colin Powell: Maybe He Will, Maybe He Won't
The Washington Note — ... Interestingly though, David Corn uses other commentary from Wilkerson to argue that a Powell endorsement at this point in the campaign is reaching a higher degree of probability. ...

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