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Colin Powell: GOP Should Be More Inclusive And Stop Listening To Rush Limbaugh
The Moderate Voice —
... making two points in public that will make independent, centrist and moderate voters nod their heads:
1. The GOP should be more inclusive. There’s nothing wrong with being conservative. Conservatism can be a big umbrella. The party should stop shouting and start listening.
2. Does the Republican party REALLY have to keep listening to conservative Rush Limbaugh, who could never be confused with a consensus and broad-base coalition builder?
CNN reports:
The Republican party must stop “shouting at the ...
Colin Powell blasts GOP, Limbaugh
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth —
About time someone said it. he Republican party must stop "shouting at the world" and start listening to minority groups if it is to win elections in the 21st century, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday. In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria for Sunday's "GPS" program, President Bush's former secretary of state said his party's attempt "to use polarization for political advantage" backfired last month.... "I think the party has to stop shouting at the world and at the country,"Powell said. "I think that the party has to take a hard ...
Colin Powell: Pouring Salt on The Wounds
Wizbang —
In an interview with Fareed Zakaria, to be aired Sunday on CNN, Colin Powell goes through his litany of grievances against the GOP. "I think the party has to stop shouting at the world and at the country," Powell said. "I think that the party has to take a hard look at itself, and I've talked to a number of leaders in recent weeks and they understand that." He went on to say that the GOP must listen to minorities groups "and not just try to influence them [with] Republican principles and dogma." He also opined on conservative radio talk show hosts, saying that they appeal to ...
Powell: 'Can We Continue to Listen to Rush Limbaugh?'
JammieWearingFool —
... More sage advice from the guy who abandoned his party to vote for an empty suit. And let's face it, if Obama wasn't black, he'd never have endorsed him. The Republican party must stop "shouting at the world" and start listening to minority groups if it is to win elections in the 21st century, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday. In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria for Sunday's "GPS" program, President Bush's former secretary of state said his party's attempt "to use polarization for political advantage" backfired last month. "I think the party has to ...
Election Central Morning Roundup
TPM Election Central —
... Colin Powell told CNN that if the Republican Party wants to succeed again, it has to take a very hard look at its recent strategies of political polarization. "Can we continue to listen to Rush Limbaugh?" Powell said. "Is this really the kind of party that we want to be when these kinds of spokespersons seem to appeal to our lesser instincts rather than our better instincts?" ...
Colin Powell Has Probably Never Listened to Rush Limbaugh
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
Colin Powell has opened his mouth and let out some hate:
“Can we continue to listen to Rush Limbaugh?” Powell asked. “Is this really the kind of party that we want to be when these kinds of spokespersons seem to appeal to our lesser instincts rather than our better instincts?”
First, we should note that Powell equates Limbaugh to the Republican Party when Rush, like most of us except Powell, is a conservative first and a Republican second.
Second, exactly what “lesser instincts” is Rush ...
The Daily Grind
Weekly Standard Blog —
... Obama to roll out a strategy for defusing the crisis over Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich's alleged attempt to put his old Senate seat up for sale."
The uncharacteristic silence of Rahm Emanuel.
Volokh: Parts of Blago's behavior are sleazy, but probably not illegal.
Romney for car czar?
Worst waste of the year.
McCain campaign liquidation sale sells info-loaded Blackberry to investigative reporter.
Colin Powell continues to lecture the Republican Party.
Was ...
Colin Powell smacks down the wingnut faction of the GOP
pandagon.net - we are the public option —
... in his endorsement of Barack Obama, and now he’s taking a torch to the GOP for its inability to see its enthusiastic bigot appeal is limited. He said the party as it exists cannot sustain itself by turning a blind eye to the browning of America. He reserves special disdain for Hillbilly Heroin devotee Rush Limbaugh. (CNN Politicker): ...
Colin Powell Bashes Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias —
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will be featured on CNN's "GPS" program Sunday, and during the interview with Fareed Zakaria, Powell bashes Rush Limbaugh, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, and Joe the Plumber. Powell also had negative things to say about the Republican Party in general. As reported by CNN's Political Ticker Thursday (partial video of the interview embedded below the fold): In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria for Sunday's ...
Friday's campaign round-up
Political Animal —
... . * Colin Powell is thoroughly unimpressed with the Republican electoral strategy, and has urged his party to stop taking orders from Rush Limbaugh.— ...
Powell Attempts to Show the GOP the Path Back to Legitimacy
Preemptive Karma —
... the world and the country. ...Can we continue to listen to Rush Limbaugh? Is this really the kind of party that we want to be when these kinds of spokespersons seem to appeal to our lesser instincts rather than our better instincts? Of those minorities (African-American, Hispanic and Asian voters) who will in 20 years be the majority, Powell said the GOP must see what is in their "hearts and minds and not just try to influence them by... the principles and dogma." Comments posted at this blog , which is highlighted today at the Drudge Report, would indicate that the Republican ...
Colin Powell Bashes Limbaugh, Palin In Interview
Say Anything —
The full interview is set to air on Fareed Zakaria’s show on CNN, but here’s a video excerpt:
From CNN:
In an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria for Sunday’s “GPS” program, President Bush’s former secretary of state said his party’s attempt “to use polarization for political advantage” backfired last month.
“I think the party has to take a hard look at itself,” Powell said in ...
More Friday goodies
Maggie's Farm —
... The EU Mandarins still planning to create a nation Was NYC the original Mumbai target? What does Colin Powell mean by "polarizing"? Hot young housewives at The Max Planck Institute. Where else? What is an American car, anyway? What does "property rights" mean? Wilkinson Gateway is all over the Obama-Blago story today. Is Obama vetting a new Chief of Staff? Watch out. Here come Obama's Carbon Busters in the WSJ. One ...
Remainders: Hunting of the president?
Ben Smith's Blog —
... Illinois pols hug it out.
John Harris, Blago's chief of staff, resigns.
Obama has been trying to distance himself from Blago for more than a year.
Conason sees a Hunting of the President repeat.
Kass, vindicated, is on the hunt.
Antoin Rezko has begun cooperating against Blago.
The Obamas' early move-in request is denied.
Shrum says Afghanistan could be Obama's Iraq.
Powell says the GOP needs to end polarization and stop listening to Limbaugh.
Minnesota ...
Colin Powell: Liar
Daily Pundit —
... CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Powell: GOP ‘polarization’ backfired in election « - Blogs from CNN.com ...
Powell To GOP: Polarization Failed!
Jules Crittenden —
... Powell says the GOP tried to use 'polarization for political advantage.'“Stop shouting!” I dunno, polarization and shouting worked out pretty well for the Dems. Everyone’s favorite Obama-noncon at CNN : (CNN) — The Republican party must stop “shouting at the world” and start listening to minority groups if it is to win elections in the 21st century, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday. In an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria for Sunday’s “GPS” program, President Bush’s former secretary of state said his party’s attempt “to use polarization for political ...
Quote of the Day
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
"Can we continue to listen to Rush Limbaugh? Is this
really the kind of party that we want to be when these kinds of
spokespersons seem to appeal to our lesser instincts rather than our
better instincts?" -- Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, in an interview on CNN, on the problems of the Republican party.
Colin Powell on the GOP, Polarization and Sarah Palin - Plus Rush Limbaugh
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... Retired General, former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Colin Powell has some ideas about the future of the GOP and comments regarding the past Presidential election cycle in the video above. ...
The Top Dozen Insights of Conservatives, 2008
TPMCafe —
... financial collapse, revealed what really ails the party. The 'P Factor' isn't a single person but a sickness that will have to be acknowledged and cured--Republicans will be reciting their newly tailored principles only to themselves.
David Frum, American Enterprise Institute
Sarah Palin symbolizes a party that has decided that we just don't care about making the government work anymore.
Colin Powell, former Secretary of State
Can we continue to listen ...
