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COLIN POWELL ENDORSES OBAMA.... On "Meet the Press" this morning, ret. Gen. and former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama. Powell continued to refer to the Republican Party as "my party," and added that he doesn't plan to...
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ONCE AGAIN, COLIN POWELL PROVES HE'S A BIG FAT JERK
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS — ... big fat jerk Powell made an ass of himself with an awful WMD presentation at the UNSC. That big fat jerk Powell got "played" by de Villepin at the UNSC and failed to get a second UNSCR in 2003. Now, that big fat jerk Powell has truly exposed himself as the biggest fattest jerkiest jerk by endorsing Obama. I just watched him live on TV: Powell endorsed Obama. He said some very strange things after his endorsement - strange for anyone IF ...

Powell: John McCain Has A Running Mate of Mass Destruction
Lawyers, Guns and Money — The Powell endorsement shouldn't mean much, and probably won't mean much, but at least he didn't soft pedal it. See also Clemons.

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Colin Powell endorses Obama.
thinkprogress.org 10/19/2008 — Today on NBC’s Meet the Press, former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell endorses Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL).
Colin Powell Endorses Obama
voices.washingtonpost.com 10/19/2008 — Updated 9:53 a.m. By Shailagh Murray and Ed O'Keefe Former Secretary of State Colin Powell crossed party lines this morning to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president, the most prominent GOP defection yet of the 2008 campaign. Obama has courted ...
Colin Powell Endorses Obama?
huffingtonpost.com 10/19/2008 — "Retired Gen. Colin Powell, once considered a potential running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), now may endorse his opponent, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) ," Republican sources tell Politico's Mike Allen. "But an air of mystery surrounds Powell's ...
It's official: Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama
latimesblogs.latimes.com 10/19/2008 — Retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell , an adviser to the last three Republican presidents, said today that he is crossing party lines to support the Democratic candidate for the White House. “I think he is a transformational figure … and for that ...
Colin Powell Endorses Obama For President
dailykos.com 10/19/2008 — With eloquence and humility, Former Secretary of State and retired General Colin Powell just provided a ringing endosement of Barack Obama as President of the United States. Among the many reason he mentioned for his support were that Obama has ...
Colin Powell endorses Obama
politico.com 10/19/2008 — Saying the Democratic nominee could "not only electrify our country but electrify our world," Colin Powell crossed party lines this morning and announced his support for Barack Obama. Powell made his announcement on "Meet the ...
Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama
outsidethebeltway.com 10/19/2008 — On Meet the Press this morning, former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama for President. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for president on Sunday, criticizing his own Republican Party for ...
Breaking: Colin Powell Endorses Obama
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com 10/19/2008 — 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 ...
Colin Powell Endorses Obama: Backing A Winner When He’s Winning
campaignsilo.firedoglake.com 10/19/2008 — As predicted, Colin Powell endorsed Obama today . After Obama raised a hundred million dollars last month, every meaningful newspaper is behind him, he's soaring in the polls and McCain's campaign has devolved into a complete clown car. Way out ...
Powell endorses Obama
the-reaction.blogspot.com 10/20/2008 — by Mustang Bobby Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Meet the Press this morning: That's going to leave a mark.
Powell Endorses Obama
yglesias.thinkprogress.org 10/19/2008 — So reports CNN . Liberals generally find it hard to forgive Powell’s key role in selling the Iraq War to the public, and with some good reason. Still, he’s one of the most popular figures in public life and though he’s not ...
Powell Endorses Obama (New Worldview vs. Experience)
themoderatevoice.com 10/19/2008 — This is from the article I wrote on Thursday: Well, now it is time for Powell to make his move. I expect this decision to be made public in time for the Sunday talk show circuit this weekend. Powell’s endorsement will clear the Independents and ...
Will Powell Endorse Obama?
hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com 10/17/2008 — Colin Powell appears Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," and all of Washington is champing at the bit to know if he'll back Barack Obama . If Powell, retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, does endorse, he blesses Obama as a capable leader ...
An Ex-Powell Aide Explains Why the Time Is Right for an Obama Endorsement
motherjones.com 10/18/2008 — 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 ...
Colin Powell Endorsing Barack Obama…not quite yet.
themoderatevoice.com 10/18/2008 — As you have probably heard, Colin Powell is scheduled to be on “Meet the Press” tomorrow. The rumor mill is suggesting that Powell may endorse Obama . I have written several posts about Powell and Obama, and while I think Powell will ...
All Eyes on Powell
politicalwire.com 10/18/2008 — Sources close to former Secretary of State Colin Powell cautioned that his support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. John McCain "might stop short of a formal endorsement when he's interviewed on NBC's Meet the Press Sunday," according to the New York ...
And another...
corner.nationalreview.com 10/19/2008 — The staterooms on the bandwagon are pretty much taken. Standing room only now: WASHINGTON (AP) Colin Powell, who was President Bush's first secretary of State, is endorsing Barack Obama. Powell told NBC's "Meet the Press" that Obama is a ...
Colin Powell drops the other shoe
hotair.com 10/19/2008 — Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama today on NBC’s Meet the Press . The endorsement had been rumored for months, as Powell has made no secret of his disaffection from the Republicans since his retirement as Secretary of State. [...] Read the ...
George Will: Colin Powell Endorsed Obama Because He’s Black
firedoglake.com 10/19/2008 — This morning on "This Week" George Will was asked what he thought about Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama. His response? Black, black, blackety-black black black blackety-black. SNUFFLEUPAGUS: We just found out that ...
Powell, redux
washingtonmonthly.com 10/19/2008 — POWELL, REDUX.... After his "Meet the Press" appearance, during which he endorsed Barack Obama, Colin Powell stopped to answer reporters' questions outside the studio. As it happens, his remarks were nearly as interesting after the program as they ...
Colin Powell Endorses ObamaLittle Green Footballs
Yes, he announced it this morning . Will any moonbat heads be exploding over this? After all, they’ve been vilifying Powell for years for “lying us into a war.” I’m going to take a wild guess and say the lefties will suddenly forget all about it. Colin Powell, ...
Colin Powell endorses ObamaIsrael Matzav
Colin Powell, the Secretary of State in the first Bush administration who brought us the 'road map' went on "Meet the Press" on Sunday and endorsed Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Hussein Obama. What I found most curious about this endorsement (and I honestly believe Powell was looking ...
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This morning on Meet the Press , Colin Powell endosed Barack Obama for President of the United States. Take that , Bill Kristol. . . -- Steve Clemons
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Powell Endorses Obama MSNBC reports that Retired Gen. Colin Powel has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama on Meet the Press today “because of his ability to inspire and lead.” Noting that the Republican party is moving much farther to the right, and ...
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Watching NBC's Meet the Press - Tom Brokaw is killing me - he totally buried the lede, asking Powell about the economy and generic issues first. Now we're finally on to the question of the Presidential race (all quotes are quick verbatims, not exact quotes: Powell was concerned about McCain's ...
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Some folks are abuzz at the news that Colin Powell may endorse Barack Obama on Sunday. Word is that a Powell endorsement “would be the jewel in the crown for either beneficiary”. Of course, Colin Powell was the one who counseled George H.W. Bush not to help the Shiites and Kurds ...
Colin Powell Endorses ObamaGreatscat!
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama for President today on Meet the Press with Tom Brokaw: Democratic Sen. Barack Obama said Sunday he's "deeply humbled" to have won the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican and fellow African-American who ...
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Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama, and George Will's head explodes: George Will: Colin Powell Endorsed Obama Because He’s Black : SNUFFLEUPAGUS: We just found out that former Sec. of State General Colin Powell has said he's going to vote for Barack Obama. Big impact?  ...
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Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama this morning on NBC's "Meet the Press." Powell: "I have said to Mr. McCain that I admire all he has done. I have some concerns about the direction that the party has taken in recent years it has moved more to the right than I would like to see it."  ...
Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama and Speaks To The Challenges Of The FutureThe Democratic Daily
It doesn’t get a helluva lot better when it comes to endorsements. Many readers may know that Colin Powell is a popular man. What they may not know is that, until Barack Obama came to the scene, Colin Powell was the most admired man in the USA. This endorsement crosses party lines at a ...
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell appeared on Meet The Press today and as expected, he endorsed Democrat Barack Obama. Powell didn't just endorse Obama, he scolded John McCain for his scurrilous campaign tactics and his purely political choice of the highly unqualified Sarah Palin as his ...
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On Meet the Press today, former JCOS and Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama for president.  Secretary Powell said that John McCain was “unsure” how to deal with the economic crisis and that the pick of Sarah Palin, who is not ready to be president, as a ...
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I am guessing that my declaration that no more speculation about Powell’s endorsement would be allowed, led to him be forced into a decision! Via CNN: Colin Powell endorses Obama . He made the endorsement on MTP this morning. As I noted yesterday (link above), I figured that Powell ...
Colin Powell endorses ObamaBabalú Blog: an island on the net without a bearded dictator
"I think he is a transformational figure coming into the world stage and for that reason I'll be voting for Barack Obama." Powell is right in that Obama's gonna be "transformational." Just not in the way he thinks....
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NBC is headlining the news that Colin Powell endorses Obama on today's "Meet the Press." No story link yet (or video), but here's the teaser: Exclusive! Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell...
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As had been widely anticipated, Colin Powell came on Meet the Press this morning and endorsed Barack Obama for President. His reasons? In short, he felt that Obama demonstrated more leadership and thoughtful, objective analysis on the current economic crisis. He also noted the need for open ...
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The former Secretary of State said he was supporting Senator Barack Obama over Senator John McCain.
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Meet the Press this morning that he's voting for Barack Obama for president.
Colin Powell endorses Obama (Politico)Yahoo! News: Politics News
Politico - Saying the Democratic nominee could "not only electrify our country but electrify our world," Colin Powell crossed party lines this morning and announced his support for Barack Obama.
Colin Powell Endorses ObamaWSJ.com: Politics And Policy
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, describing the Illinois senator as a "transformational figure."
Powell endorses Obama as 'transformational' (Politico)Yahoo! News: Politics News
Politico - Retired General Colin L. Powell, one of the country's most respected Republicans, stunned both parties on Sunday by strongly endorsing Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president on NBC's "Meet the Press" and laying out a ...
Powell endorses Obama for presidentmsnbc.com: Politics
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.
Colin Powell endorses Obama, breaks ranks with the GOPL.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. >  ...
Powell endorses Obama, chides McCain campaign tone (AP)Yahoo! News: Politics News
AP - Colin Powell, a Republican and retired general who was President Bush's first secretary of state, broke with the party Sunday and endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, calling him a "transformational figure" while criticizing the tone ...
Powell Backs Obama and Criticizes McCain TacticsNYT > Politics
On “Meet the Press,” Colin L. Powell called Barack Obama a “transformational figure” and said that John McCain’s campaign had gone “too far” in its attacks. >
Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama for PresidentWash Post Elections
Colin Powell today became the most prominent Republican to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, crossing party lines to declare Obama a "transformational" figure who would "electrify our country....and the world."
Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for president (AP)Yahoo! News: Politics News
AP - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, describing the Illinois senator as a "transformational figure."
Powell endorses Barack ObamaCNN Political Ticker
(CNN) – Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama Sunday during an appearance on on NBC's "Meet the Press." "Obama displayed a steadiness. Showed intellectual vigor. He has a definitive way of doing business that will ...
Colin Powell endorses ObamaCNN.com - Politics
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat's "ability to inspire" and the "inclusive nature of his campaign."
Colin Powell Endorses ObamaFOXNews.com
Former secretary of state for President Bush gives his backing to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. 
Powell endorses Obama as 'transformational'POLITICO.com: Politics
Colin Powell on "Meet the Press" crosses party lines to back Obama. See also: Bachmann comments 'nonsense' and Nice timing
Colin Powell might endorse Obama (Politico)Yahoo! News: Politics News
Politico - Retired Gen. Colin Powell, once considered a potential running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), now may endorse his opponent, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), according to Republican sources. But an air of mystery surrounds Powell's planned ...
Hip-Hop-Dancing Colin Powell Fuels Speculation He'll Endorse ObamaFOXNews.com
Colin Powell showed off his hip-hop moves at an 'Africa Rising' celebration in London Tuesday, fueling speculation that the former secretary of state is about to endorse Barack Obama for president.