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thenation.com - 10/19/2008
Colin Powell Endorses Obama
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McCain counters by -- no kidding -- noting that he's supported by Kissinger.
politico.com - 10/19/2008
Limbaugh: Where are the inexperienced, white liberals Powell has endorsed?
— politico.com — Rush Limbaugh said Colin Powell's decision to get behind Barack Obama appeared to be very much tied to Obama's status as the... first African-American with a chance to become president. "Secretary Powell says his ... (more) Limbaugh: Where are the inexperienced, white liberals ...

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George Will: Colin Powell Endorsed Obama Because He’s Black
firedoglake.com - 10/19/2008
George Will: Colin Powell Endorsed Obama Because He’s Black
— firedoglake.com — 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 ... (more) George Will: Colin Powell Endorsed Obama Because He’s Black

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The Nation: Top Stories:  Campaign 08: Obama Embraces Powell Support

Politics on HuffingtonPost.com:  Ari Melber: Obama Speaks Out on Powell Endorsement

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Campaign 08: Obama Embraces Powell Support
The Nation: Top Stories — Barack Obama welcomed the endorsement of Colin Powell at a North Carolina rally on Sunday, linking the decorated veteran to soldiers serving today. "With so many brave men and women from Fayetteville serving in our military, this is a city and a state that knows something about great soldiers," he told the crowd, according to remarks released by the campaign. "And this morning, a great soldier, a great statesman, and a great American has endorsed our campaign to change America. I have been honored to have the benefit of his wisdom and counsel from time to time over the last ...

Ari Melber: Obama Speaks Out on Powell Endorsement
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Barack Obama welcomed the endorsement of Colin Powell at a North Carolina rally on Sunday, linking the decorated veteran to soldiers serving today. ...

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