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Political Bombshell: Colin Powell Endorses Obama
Former Bush Secretary of State Colin Powell gave his endorsement to Democrat Barack Obama Sunday.
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(October 19, 2008)--Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday, describing the Illinois senator as a "transformational figure."
Powell said both Obama and Republican John McCain are qualified to be commander in chief, but in an interview Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," he said Obama is better suited to handle the nation's economic problems as well as help improve it's standing in the world.
Powell expressed disappointment in the negative tone of McCain's campaign, as well as in his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Powell said he does not believe Palin is ready to take over as president, if necessary.
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Posted by: seriously...
Location: waco
on Oct 21, 2008 at 03:23 PM
I had an opinion, but after reading everything... I am laughing so hard I can't remember what I was going to say! Geez some of you people are freaking crazy but halarious at the same time!
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Posted by: LN
Location: Robinson
on Oct 21, 2008 at 03:17 PM
To all you libs out there that want to tax the rich and give it to the poor. How many poor people gave you a job? How is giving someone elses money to a person that didn't earn it "patriotic"? I want to know why lazy people who don't go get jobs and earn it for themselves, gaining confidence and self-esteem in the process, is called being an American? Ridiculous!
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Posted by: LN
Location: Robinson
on Oct 21, 2008 at 01:21 PM
This is a "political bombshell"? I knew he was going to endorse Obama as soon as he was the nominee. C. Powell has always leaned pretty left. As far as voting for someone I could give a crap what his skin color is. What are his views and what is his record? Barack Obama is the MOST liberal person to ever be nominated and run for the office of president. His views on taxation, gun control and national security are downright scary. This guy who said he would meet with Achmadeenanutjob without preconditions. Then lied and said he didn't say that. The guy who still keeps saying he won't raise your taxes, but will. Letting the Bush tax cuts will raise taxes. Barack Obama actually has the gall to call that a spending cut. His minions on the news shows actually call it that. A spending cut. When questioned they repeated it. Sorry, but when my taxes go up that is a tax increase. Barack Obama is all about semantics. Study what he said. It is surprising.
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