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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat's "ability to inspire" and the "inclusive nature of his campaign."
"He has both style and substance. I think he is a transformational figure," Powell said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
"Obama displayed a steadiness. Showed intellectual vigor. He has a definitive way of doing business that will do us well," Powell said.
Powell, a retired U.S. general and a Republican, was once seen as a possible presidential candidate himself.
Powell said he questioned Sen. John McCain's judgment in picking Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate because he doesn't think she is ready to be president.
He also said he was disappointed with some of McCain's campaign tactics, such as bringing up Obama's ties to former 1960s radical Bill Ayers.
Powell served as secretary of state under President Bush from 2001 to 2005.
Originally posted by SEEWHATUDO
Colin Powell has endorsed Obama for President.
Originally posted by SEEWHATUDO
Wait, are you saying Powell is endorsing him because he is black?
That is messed up on so many levels.
Originally posted by SEEWHATUDO
I tried to edit my first post about Powell might be endorsing but the edit button is missing.
Breaking news on CNN...
Colin Powell has endorsed Obama for President.
I do not have a link to an article yet, I will be looking for it.
As I asked in the other thread, what do you think this means for the 2 candidates?
FOX and CNN have said this would be fatal to McCain's campaign.
Originally posted by GamerGal
Yeah, Powell who WORKED FOR BUSH is only voting for Obama because of his race.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
I'm sure Dr. Rice will also be voting for Obama - even if she
doesn't admit to it outloud.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Powell - who works for the republican administration and said that the republican party follows the way he feels America should be run - dumps all his beliefs in how America should be and runs to the black guy - who has values that are directly opposite of what Powell claims are his own.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Yeah, they're so sneaky after all... :shk:
to say that prominent black Republicans are going to vote for Obama because of his race is ... Ugh!
Powell IS a brilliant and driven man! I have always thought so.
Originally posted by mythatsabigprobe
Obama will win this election and you'll have to live through your worst nightmare.
It's gonna be a hoot.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Too bad the search button isn’t working. I’d looooooove to pull up some of the things you have said in the past about Powell and Dr. Rice.