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DeFrank's Powell Doctrine
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... Fabled NY Daily News scribe and longtime Powell watcher cautions that the general's support for Obama over McCain might stop short of a formal endorsement when on "Meet the Press."
And/But: Says a "well-informed source" tells him: "After Sunday people aren't going to have any doubt who he's voting for." ...
McCain hasn't been in touch with Powell
Jonathan Martin's Blog —
Tom DeFrank has some good inside dope on the campaign for Colin:
Sources close to the retired four-star general and American icon cautioned that Powell's support for Obama over John McCain might stop short of a formal endorsement when he's interviewed on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday.
Given Powell's cautious nature, he might decide to make his endorsement of Obama implied, rather than explicit. Even so, a well-informed source told the Daily News:
"After Sunday people aren't going to have any doubt who he's voting for."
Two ...
All Eyes on Powell
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
Sources close to former Secretary of State Colin Powell cautioned that his support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. John McCain "might stop short of a formal endorsement when he's interviewed on NBC's Meet the Press Sunday," according to the New York Daily News.
"Given Powell's cautious nature, he might decide to make his endorsement of Obama implied, rather than explicit. Even so, a well-informed source told the Daily News: 'After Sunday people aren't going to have any doubt who he's voting for.'"
I Declare a Moratorium on Powell Endorsement Speculation
PoliBlog: A Rough Draft of my Thoughts —
... I have seen numerous stories like it crop up over the last week, with two coming onto my radar this morning: the NY Daily News: Signs that Republican Colin Powell will support Barack Obama for president and from Politico: ...
Colin Powell Endorsing Barack Obama…not quite yet.
The Moderate Voice —
... 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 endorse Senator Obama, I have been told by a reliable source (who knows Powell very well) that Powell will probably not endorse tomorrow. In our conversation, I was told four very interesting facts: ...
Powell: Who Really Cares?
Riehl World View —
... WASHINGTON - After months of playing political Hamlet, Colin Powell is finally ready to tell America who he likes for President - and the smart money says Barack Obama is Powell's choice. ...
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”. ...
Powell and Obama
PoliGazette —
... Of course Colin Powell is going to endorse Barack Obama for president. Trouble is, it won’t make one bit of a difference; everyone with a bit of knowledge about politics and interested in what Powell has to say saw this one coming for weeks. Powell will endorse Obama, and I explained recently why. ...
Colin Powell On Meet The Press Sunday. Obama Endorsement?
The Democratic Daily —
This an item from Political Wire so let me give them their Hat Tip up front.
All Eyes on Powell
Sources close to former Secretary of State Colin Powell cautioned that his support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. John McCain “might stop short of a formal endorsement when he’s interviewed on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday,” according to the New York Daily News.
“Given Powell’s cautious nature, he might decide to make his endorsement of Obama implied, rather than explicit. Even so, a ...
Saturday reading: Wating for Powell
Ben Smith's Blog —
Powell seems to tilt Obama, though his exact plan tomorrow is hazy.
Palin's doing SNL.
McCain's doing FNS.
Obama must have raised a whole lot of money last month.
A former bank employee raises questions about the loan Tony Rezko got to buy some land he sold Obama.
Michelle Bachman raises an extraordinary amount of mony for her rival.
Bresnahan is amused by her language.
McCain rallygoers remain unhappy with the media, if more mischevious than violent.
The Klan ...
Sunday is the day: Will Colin Powell endorse Obama?
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth —
From the NYT Daily News: After months of playing political Hamlet, Colin Powell is finally ready to tell America who he likes for President - and the smart money says Barack Obama is Powell's choice. Sources close to the retired four-star general and American icon cautioned that Powell's support for Obama over John McCain might stop short of a formal endorsement when he's interviewed on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday. Given Powell's cautious nature, he might decide to make his endorsement of Obama implied, rather than explicit. Even so, a well-informed ...
