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Colin Powell endorses the candidate who claims he always opposed the war that Powell did not oppose when it might have made a difference. The only question that remains is when will Bob Woodward get the "background" story that divulges all the ways in which Colin Powell struggled for months with ...
politico.com - 10/19/2008
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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 ...
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The Colin Powell endorsement: Triumph of hope over reality
firedoglake.com - 10/19/2008
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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 ...
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George Will: Colin Powell Endorsed Obama Because He’s Black
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Colin Powell Vouches for "Sterling" Sen. Stevens
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com 10/11/2008 — After nearly forty years in the Senate, there probably aren't many people in Washington that Ted Stevens doesn't know. Sen. Dan Inouye of Hawaii testified yesterday , and today the defense continued its parade of character witnesses, calling ...
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com 10/11/2008 — After nearly forty years in the Senate, there probably aren't many people in Washington that Ted Stevens doesn't know. Sen. Dan Inouye of Hawaii testified yesterday , and today the defense continued its parade of character witnesses, calling ...
Colin Powell To "Meet The Press" On Sunday Amidst Endorsement Rumors
tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2008: 10/17/2008 — Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press Sunday, and First Read teases it in a way that suggests he may weigh in on the presidential race: In an exclusive interview on Sunday, former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.) -- who has been courted by both Obama and McCain -- will break ...
tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2008: 10/17/2008 — Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press Sunday, and First Read teases it in a way that suggests he may weigh in on the presidential race: In an exclusive interview on Sunday, former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.) -- who has been courted by both Obama and McCain -- will break ...
That Powell endorsement cometh?
politico.com 10/17/2008 — Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press Sunday, and First Read teases it in a way that suggests he may weigh in on the presidential race: In an exclusive interview on Sunday, former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.) -- who has been ...
politico.com 10/17/2008 — Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press Sunday, and First Read teases it in a way that suggests he may weigh in on the presidential race: In an exclusive interview on Sunday, former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.) -- who has been ...
Switch to Decaf
corner.nationalreview.com 10/17/2008 — In an otherwise good post, Ross Douthat refers to "the great right-wing pundit civil war." Maybe we'll have one after the election, but the current fight is not yet nearly as big or bitter as the divisions over Colin Powell in 1995, the First Things ...
corner.nationalreview.com 10/17/2008 — In an otherwise good post, Ross Douthat refers to "the great right-wing pundit civil war." Maybe we'll have one after the election, but the current fight is not yet nearly as big or bitter as the divisions over Colin Powell in 1995, the First Things ...
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 ...
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 ...
John McWhorter worries about the way, if Obama loses, black people will (wrongly) say it was racism.
althouse.blogspot.com 10/17/2008 — In this TNR piece: Even now, the idea that white swing voters might pass on him because of his positions or campaign performance is considered a peculiar notion, likely from someone unhip to the gospel that America remains all about racism despite ...
althouse.blogspot.com 10/17/2008 — In this TNR piece: Even now, the idea that white swing voters might pass on him because of his positions or campaign performance is considered a peculiar notion, likely from someone unhip to the gospel that America remains all about racism despite ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Is Powell Ready to Endorse?
politicalwire.com 10/18/2008 — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press Sunday leading to speculation that he might make an endorsement in the presidential race.
politicalwire.com 10/18/2008 — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press Sunday leading to speculation that he might make an endorsement in the presidential race.
Colin Powell endorses Obama
washingtonmonthly.com 10/19/2008 — 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...
washingtonmonthly.com 10/19/2008 — 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...
Powell: Who Really Cares?
riehlworldview.com 10/19/2008 — If Colin Powell does endorse Obama, in my opinion, it will be a much bigger deal in the media, than anywhere else. The undecideds now are mostly low information voters, many probably don't even know who Powell is. WASHINGTON - After months of ...
riehlworldview.com 10/19/2008 — If Colin Powell does endorse Obama, in my opinion, it will be a much bigger deal in the media, than anywhere else. The undecideds now are mostly low information voters, many probably don't even know who Powell is. WASHINGTON - After months of ...
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).
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 ...
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 ...
Jon Soltz: Why A Powell Endorsement Would Matter
huffingtonpost.com 10/19/2008 — If reports are true that Colin Powell will endorse Senator Obama this weekend on Meet the Press , it may be a huge moment that gives a further shot of credibility into the arm of the Obama campaign. I know that many progressives are upset with the ...
huffingtonpost.com 10/19/2008 — If reports are true that Colin Powell will endorse Senator Obama this weekend on Meet the Press , it may be a huge moment that gives a further shot of credibility into the arm of the Obama campaign. I know that many progressives are upset with the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Children’s Treasury of Wingnut Responses To Powell Endorsing Obama — Wonkette » top
Everybody expected Colin Powell to endorse Barack Obama today, on the teevee, and guess what? Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama! Considering Powell’s professional and political service, it’s maybe not so surprising that he’d prefer the sane, thoughtful Obama to the unhinged ...
John McCain on Colin Powell: — J. Bradford DeLong's Grasping Reality with All Eight Tentacles
Dear Mr. McCain:
When the people you say you admire the most--people like John Lewis and Colin Powell--say that your campaign is a sleazy disgrace, it is time to hang it up and drop out.
MCCAIN IS A HUGE SUPPORTER OF COLIN POWELL
"Colin Powell, a man who I admire as much as any ...
McCain ally says Colin Powell cares more about Colin Powell — AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth
Putting Powell first : But one prominent ally of McCain voiced what is on the minds of many GOP loyalists after watching Powell this morning. "Let's be honest – do we think Powell would be doing this if Obama had been trailing six or seven points in the polls?" asked this source. "It's a ...
Racial Solidarity Trumps Everything… — Gates of Vienna
…except where white people are concerned, of course. Then it’s racism . But it’s OK if all the other races practice it. Colin Powell has made it official : Colin Powell Backs Barack Obama US President George W Bush’s first Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has endorsed Democratic election ...
Colin Powell Endorses Obama — Little 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 Joins The Parade-- Eloquently — DownWithTyranny!
Powell thinks we need the right man to clean up the mess If you missed Meet the Press this morning, you can watch Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama below. I'm no fan of Colin Powell but his analysis of the political situation that led him to decide to vote for Obama was spot on. Afterwards ...
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Colin Powell and $150 Million by dday Colin Powell walked into the Beltway's St. Patrick's Cathedral, Meet the Press, and endorsed Barack Obama today. Hopefully that'll turn out better than the vials of anthrax. This is devastating for McCain, of course, because Colin Powell was John McCain ...
Powell Endorses Obama — Real Clear Politics - TIME.com
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...
BREAKING: Colin Powell endorses Obama — AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth
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 ...
David Sirota: A Reminder About Colin Powell... — Politics on HuffingtonPost.com
Just a little note on Colin Powell, who many believe will appear on Meet the Press to endorse Barack Obama this weekend. If this happens, the elite media will be ablaze with stories talking about how awesome and Serious and Respected Colin Powell is. While this propaganda will be good in its ...
Colin Powell has Alraedy Endorsed Saddam Hussein, The Mullahs in Iran, Ted Stevens, and Richard Armitage. Who Cares Who Else He Endorses? — The Sundries Shack
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 ...
Wilkerson on Colin Powell: Maybe He Will, Maybe He Won't — The Washington Note
This morning, long term Colin Powell aide and former State Department Chief of Staff Lawrence Wilkerson sent me a note seeming to downgrade the chance that General Powell might endorse Barack Obama (or John McCain).
Wilkerson wrote:
Steve:
By the way, this is how I see today's TV ...
Who will Colin Powell endorse for President? — Belmont Club
Open thread. But first, some background reading material may be of assistance in getting the discussion going. Powell is McCain’s friend, but his professional interests suggest that his choice may be a tough one. A reader notes that Colin Powell is a “Strategic Limited Partner” ...
If You Run Into McCain, Be Sure Not To Mention... — DownWithTyranny!
Lately McCain doesn't want to talk about the man he said he admires as much as anyone in the world , Colin Powell, who most grassroots Democrats see as a dishonorable and disingenuous cog in the Bush Regime machine, because Sunday Powell, as opportunistically as ever, is supposedly endorsing ...
A Note About Colin Powell... — Open Left - Front Page
Just a little note on Colin Powell, who many believe will appear on Meet the Press to endorse Barack Obama this weekend. If this happens, the elite media will be ablaze with stories talking about how awesome and Serious and Respected Colin Powell is. While this propaganda will be good in its ...
That Powell Endorsement Cometh? — Pat Dollard | Young Americans
By Jonathan Martin - ( Politico )
Colin Powell will appear on Meet the Press Sunday, and First Read teases it in a way that suggests he may weigh in on the presidential race:
In an exclusive interview on Sunday, former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.) — who has been ...
Colin Powell to Endorse Barack Obama on Meet the Press This Sunday? — FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog
Former Bush Administration Secretary of State Colin Powell and Senator, Democrat Presidential nominee Barack Obama
It has been rumored quite a few times that former Bush Secretary of State Colin Powell would endorse Barack Obama for President. The latest poop is that Colin Powell will ...
A Powell endorsement? — The Reaction
By Michael J.W. Stickings It might be coming . (Perhaps on Meet the Press this Sunday.) Powell doesn't have nearly as much credibility as he had before he Iraq War -- that is, before he sacrificed it all out of loyalty to Bush (or whatever else prompted him to play the mouthpiece for ...
Steve Clemons: Waving Good-bye to Bill Kristol, Colin Powell "Might" Endorse Obama — Politics on HuffingtonPost.com
Politico 's Mike Allen and others think that Colin Powell " may" endorse Barack Obama this weekend on Meet the Press .
Note the word "may." I agree with Mike Allen that Powell may take this action -- or may endorse John McCain.
I queried General Powell on his intentions and on ...
Steve Clemons: Waving Goodbye to Bill Kristol, Colin Powell "Might" Endorse Obama — Politics on HuffingtonPost.com
Politico 's Mike Allen and others think that Colin Powell " may" endorse Barack Obama this weekend on Meet the Press .
Note the word "may." I agree with Mike Allen that Powell may take this action -- or may endorse John McCain.
I queried General Powell on his intentions and on ...
Obama Endorsed By Colin Powell — Wash Post In Congress
Colin L. Powell yesterday became the most prominent Republican to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, with the former secretary of state and retired four-star general declaring the senator from Illinois to be a "transformational" ...
Colin L. Powell yesterday became the most prominent Republican to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, with the former secretary of state and retired four-star general declaring the senator from Illinois to be a "transformational" ...
Powell Backs Obama and Criticizes McCain Tactics — NYT > 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. >
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. >
McCain allies diss Powell, tout plumber
(Politico) — Yahoo! News: Politics News
Politico - John McCain’s surrogates took to the Sunday shows to minimize the damage from Colin Powell’s endorsement of Democrat Barack Obama and challenge the hardening conventional wisdom that the presidential race is slipping away from ...
Politico - John McCain’s surrogates took to the Sunday shows to minimize the damage from Colin Powell’s endorsement of Democrat Barack Obama and challenge the hardening conventional wisdom that the presidential race is slipping away from ...
Powell endorses Obama for president — msnbc.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.
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
(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.
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 Obama — WSJ.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."
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, describing the Illinois senator as a "transformational figure."
Powell says he will vote for Obama — First Read
From NBC's Chuck ToddIn the taping of Meet the Press this morning, former Bush Secretary of State Colin Powell said he was voting for Obama. Powell noted Obama's "steadiness and an intellectual curiosity," and he also cited the Biden VP pick versus ...
From NBC's Chuck ToddIn the taping of Meet the Press this morning, former Bush Secretary of State Colin Powell said he was voting for Obama. Powell noted Obama's "steadiness and an intellectual curiosity," and he also cited the Biden VP pick versus ...
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."
AP - 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Powell ready to endorse? — CNN Political Ticker
Colin Powell might finally announce which candidate he supports on NBC's Meet the Press this weekend. (CNN) – Is Colin Powell set to make a long-anticipated endorsement? The former Secretary of State under President Bush, who has been ...
Colin Powell might finally announce which candidate he supports on NBC's Meet the Press this weekend. (CNN) – Is Colin Powell set to make a long-anticipated endorsement? The former Secretary of State under President Bush, who has been ...
Hip-Hop-Dancing Colin Powell Fuels Speculation He'll Endorse Obama — FOXNews.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.
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.
Stevens's Reputation 'Sterling,' Powell Says — Wash Post In Congress
Former secretary of state Colin L. Powell told jurors in the corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens yesterday that the powerful Alaska Republican had a "sterling" reputation among the nation's military and political leaders.
Former secretary of state Colin L. Powell told jurors in the corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens yesterday that the powerful Alaska Republican had a "sterling" reputation among the nation's military and political leaders.
