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Editors: The Case of Colin Powell
Commentators are saying that Powells endorsement of Obama will quiet voters doubts about the candidate. But Powells words, like those of his chosen candidate, cannot survive careful scrutiny.
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Obama: Powell could have a role in administration
Obama: Powell could have a role in administration
usatoday.com — "He will have a role as one of my advisers," Barack Obama said on NBC's Today in... an interview aired Monday, a day after Powell, a four-star general and President Bush's former secretary of state, endorsed him. "Whether he wants to take a formal role, ... (more) Obama: Powell could have a role in administration
Rosett: General Blind Spots
article.nationalreview.com — Is it possible that once again, there are highly germane factors that Powell has missed?... (more) Rosett: General Blind Spots
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Colin Powell *Hearts* Barack Too?
blonde sagacity — ... a top presidential adviser in an Obama administration, the Democratic White House hopeful said Monday. "He will have a role as one of my advisers," Barack Obama said on NBC's "Today" in an interview aired Monday, a day after Powell, a four-star general and President Bush's former secretary of state, endorsed him. "Whether he wants to take a formal role, whether that's a good fit for him, is something we'd have to discuss," Obama said." (source) Also Read: The Case of Colin Powell a succinct dissection of Powell's 'reasons' by the Editors of National ...

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