politico.com - 8/15/2008
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Last August, at a time when McCain's campaign was sagging, Colin Powell cut a $2,300 check.
His spokeswoman stressed at the time that it did not constitute an endorsement, noting that Powell and McCain were longtime friends.
That same spokeswoman, along with Powell himself, were equally quick to note today that the former Secretary of State would not be appearing at ...
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