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Breaking: Colin Powell Endorses Obama
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He just announced it on Meet the Press . More soon. Late Update : Powell elaborated on his decision in a Q-and-A with reporters moments ago. He said he'd concluded that we need a "fresh set of ideas" and a "fresh set of eyes." While he praised McCain's "maverick" ways, he added: "I think ...
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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

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— youtube.com — Press availability following his endorsement on "Meet the Press." Destroys every McCain and Republican talking points from... Ayers to "terroris... (more) Colin Powell Eviscerates McCain's Negative Smear ...

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Talking Points Memo — Colin Powell just endorsed Barack Obama during an appearance on Meet the Press.

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Blogometer — ... . They're suggesting that Powell's endorsement could push a not-insignificant number of undecided voters toward Obama. Other liberal bloggers believe that the significance of Powell's endorsement lies not in its persuasive value, but in its ability to capture the media's attention for the next 24 hours and prevent John McCain from establishing a "comeback narrative" . OBAMA: Endorsements Rarely Matter, But... Several liberal bloggers believe that Gen. Powell's ...

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