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the-reaction.blogspot.com - 10/20/2008
Powell endorses Obama
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by Mustang Bobby Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Meet the Press this morning: That's going to leave a mark.
Pat Buchanan says Colin Powell endorsed Obama because he's black
crooksandliars.com - 10/20/2008
Pat Buchanan says Colin Powell endorsed Obama because he's black
— crooksandliars.com — Download | Play     Download | Play Liberals in general are no fans of Colin Powell, but... watching the right wing ideologues slam Powell because of his endorsement of Obama, I can only assume that they fear this particular ... (more) Pat Buchanan says Colin Powell endorsed Obama because ...

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politico.com - 10/19/2008
Powell endorses Obama as 'transformational' - Mike Allen and Jonathan Martin
— politico.com — Retired Gen. Colin L. Powell, one of the country's most respected Republicans, stunned both parties Sunday by... strongly endorsing Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president on NBC's "Meet the Press" and laying out a blistering, detailed critique of the ... (more) Powell endorses Obama as 'transformational' - Mike Allen ...

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Gingrich Impressed With Powell Nod
abcnews.go.com - 10/19/2008
Gingrich Impressed With Powell Nod
— abcnews.go.com — Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich reacted this morning to Colin Powell's endorsement of Sen.... Barack Obama, D-Ill., arguing, "What that just did in one sound bite... is it eliminated the experience argument." Powell, the former ... (more) Gingrich Impressed With Powell Nod

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Powell for Obama: Thoughts on the Endorsement
The Moderate Voice — Needless to say, the political world is all abuzz today over Colin Powell’s endorsement of Obama this morning on Meet the Press. Mustang Bobby posted the clips — Powell on MTP, then outside the studio. ********** Needless to say, conservatives are going nuts — or, rather, getting even nuttier — in response: Take Michelle Malkin, for example, who calls Powell’s endorsement “a triumph of hope over reality.” Of course, “reality” for Malkin is a fantasyland for the rest of us. ...

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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 ...
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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com 10/19/2008 — (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 ...
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commentarymagazine.com 10/19/2008 — John, I was struck by how little Colin Powell said on the substance of Barack Obama’s views. Was Obama right on the issues on which he opposed Powell (e.g. the decision to go to war)? We don’t know. Does Powell agree with Obama’s ...
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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 ...
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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).
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cnn.com 10/19/2008 — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says he is voting for Barack Obama.
Obama, McCain feel impact of Powell pick — POLITICO.com: Politics 10/19/2008
Obama got a boost from the former secretary of state's endorsement while McCain was forced to respond.
Powell endorses Obama, chides McCain campaign tone (AP) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 10/20/2008
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 ...
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TACOMA, Washington (CNN) – Joe Biden thanked Colin Powell for endorsing Barack Obama Sunday, saying that with his choice of Obama over John McCain, questions about the Illinois senator’s ability to be commander-in-chief will be put to rest. “From the ...
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AFP - Barack Obama profited from the coveted backing of former secretary of state Colin Powell and a jaw-dropping cash haul entering into the final fortnight of the epic White House race.