Biden: Powell Endorsements Puts Questions About Obama To Rest
TACOMA, WA — Joe Biden said any questions about Barack Obama’s readiness to be commander-in-chief should be answered by the endorsement of former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Colin Powell.
“I have been a friend of Colin Powell for over 25 years. He’s a man I’ve grown to admire and know very well,” Biden told the biggest crowd he’s seen on the campaign trail — some 12,000 people at a minor league baseball stadium. “From the day he got to the senate, Barack Obama established a relationship with secretary of state, then, Colin Powell.”
“From the very beginning, this Republican party has tried to suggest that Barack Obama, Senator Barack Obama wasn’t ready to be commander in chief,” he said. “Ladies and gentlemen, with all the three and four star generals, with the former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, the former national security adviser, the former secretary of state, one of the most respected men who’ve ever worn the uniform endorsing Barack Obama over John McCain today, no more question.”
While Washington isn’t in question for the Obama-BIden ticket — it will almost certainly vote Democratic — Biden exhorted the crowd to vote early. “This is far from over. Let me remind you. Polls don’t determine the outcomes of elections. Votes do,” he said.
Those votes will be crucial for Democratic Governor Christine Gregoire, who won a squeaker in 2004 and is up for reelection in a rematch against Republican Dino Rossi. Gregoire introduced Senator Biden. “We just heard from your governor,” Biden said. “She can tell you better than anybody in America. Every vote counts. Every vote counts.”
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No surprise. About 98% of black people will be voting for Barack Obama. Yet, ironically they are the ones who are complaining about racism.
Obama is no Bill Clinton. Clinton is a de-regualtor just like John McCain. Clinton was the one who introduced NAFTA, which McCain supports.
Obama is more of a extreme leftist. $1 trillion in new spending, more government programs and interventions, sending welfare checks to 45% of the 95% of the people in his tax plan because 45% of those people don’t even get taxed.
Politicians like Obama are such pimps. They promise to spend a trillion dollars on you, but they don’t tell you that they are using YOUR MONEY!
Obama’s Black Liberation Theology is based on Marxism for black people, the foundations of Communism. Even Bill Ayers was an extreme leftist.
Our economy is very important, McCain is better for our economy. I hope people get educated before they vote.
Well Joe - NOT FOR ME!!!!! Powell endorsed obama for one reason - RACE PRIDE!!! - he even said he would be very proud to have an AA President. Seems Powell shares most of McCain’s policy issues and NOT obama’s - but - again that race pride thing trumps all.
VOTE SMART - VOTE McCain/Palin we can TRUST them
No Mr Biden this does not put the questions to rest, it just clarifies that the election is more about race than the facts. The American people will get what they deserve if Obama gets into office but unfortunately the rest of us will have to pay the cost along with the ones that voted for him.
Is it any suprise that Powell endorsed BO. As a retired military member serving during the Gulf War time period, I have no idea why Powell gets so much credit. The one that should get the credit is Gen Norman “Storming” Schwarkopf who actually directed the conflict. Powell couldn’t even handle the duties of Sec of State.
All this tells me is that this election is ONLY about race. It is obvious to most of us that it is definitely NOT about experience, knowledge, accountability or competence!
You, Senator Biden, are the epitome of hypocrisy. . .
Its too bad that Colin was such a coward…..and thank God he was replaced for our sack and for the sack of the Iraq people.
I think all of our young people need to be worried about what Obama will bring for them if elected. Our service man and women will start dropping and will not volunteer anymore because why support a country when Obama does not believe in America or our service people.
Once our volunteer service people start dropping out …..then guess what will come…..Yes young people….DRAFT…..be ready you are next
That’s right…McCain could only dream for Powell’s endorsement. This is huge, many high figure Republicans have come out in support of Obama…even some high ranking Sneator’s wives have come out for Obama. McCain and Palin just simply aren’t qualified for the job at all, that’s why our Republican family has also jumped ship and voted for Obama.
Yea, this is the same Sen Biden who himself said Obama wasn’t ready to lead…..As for an endorsement by Colin Powell, it’s just like Rush Limbaugh said, “I don’t guess this endorsement has anything to do with race. Now let’s see how many liberal, inexperienced white people, Colin Powell has endorsed….” Nuf said.
It’s called wishfull thinking. Sen. Obama has just been endorsed by the man who ‘failed at diplomacy’ prior to the Iraq war (according to Sen. O)- Sen. Obama has said over and over that the Bush administration failed in it’s diplomatic efforts prior to the war and Mr. Powell was the diplomat in those efforts. This has been a main selling point for Obama, his stance against the war and his stance against the successful surge.
Guess they hope to distract from the ’spread the wealth’ comment- perhaps we can call the Obama economic plan the ‘butter knife’ plan.
Obama will become our next President.
I would have felt just as “comfortable” if he had received the endorsements of Al Sharpton and good ole Jesse. I just happen to personally not feel like voting for incompetence just because he happens to be black.
What Colin’s power means is he baked Obama because of his race affliliation. Figure it out. Colin said he still supports the war; we are winning the war; said Palin who has more experince than Obama is ready to be President; said the campaign was negative although Obama is just and if not more negative because his ads attack personalities and not trying to reach the truth and finally he said he is still a Republican and oh yes, Colin is the one who helped finance Mac’s campaign at its lowest financial point. See something strange with these facts? This is nothing more than about seeing his own race in the White House. Go back and look at Colins’ face it was not overjoyed.
All objective voters know Obama by now.He is educated, has the temperament and charisma to excepyionally lead this nation and unite it.As opposed to ,what we already know about his opponent and his party.All they are interested in this time around is diversion,diversion and more diversion.They are experts in dividing the American people and sowing the seeds of class and cultural difference.
A few days ago he was inexperienced,then he was a terrorist now he has developped into a full fledged “socialist”.Voters are having a hard time taking these charges seriously,especially when they realise that they are fabricated along the campaign trail.
There is no escaping the fact that voting for Maccain,and I personally like him, is voting for the status quo.And the economy is not going to be his passion.The guy is all over the place with it.He should have some college education under his belt and a business or law degree.This is a new era.A new time we need new visions .Not old washed up fighter.
IS BIDEN IN DENIAL? Colin Powell endorsed Obama because he is black. Powell is 71, has been out of circulation for years now….Powell’s endorsement means nothing really. Polls say his endorsemnt means little or nothing and was race motivated.
Oh my God Obama is “palling around” with a former secreatary of state!!!
I can’t wait for caribou barbie (sarah palin) to slam Obama for hanging out with this terrorist who supported the failed policies of G W Bush
Is it just me or is the fat lady warming up?
The truth will come out McCain and here it is.. OBAMA is qualified !!!
Not at all if anything it opens many more issues. Powell was for the war Obama was always against it. Plus Powell’s remarks today saying it was the negatives from McCain that pushed him to Obama, Powell has no right to call himself a republican if he is embracing taking peoples tax money and giving it to other people (that is Socialism) Taking tax money and using it for infrastructure is not, there is a difference. Powell needs to come clean he endorsed Obama because of Race as a main factor. I have always respected Powell but I find it hard to believe he thinks Obama can lead in times such as these better than McCain. I guess you can say Obama played the race card once again.
Someone needs to look into all this money coming into the campaign. It has been brought to light that there are so many donations going to the Obama campaign that do not match anyone. How much do you want to bet that most of that money is coming from people like Oprah or other looser celebrities creating fake people in order to give more money to Osama. I guess it’s just another way for Osama to cheat his way into presidency. Well at least I can’t wait till I start getting checks from the celebrity clan for Obama. Well, they have another thing coming when he takes 65% of their money when they go over $250,000 (which they all do). I guess we will get the final laugh….lol. Give me your money Oprah!
Biden does not have a clue. Why is it that the media has decided this endorsement carries more weight than endorsements from FOUR(4)other former Sec of States McCain has? Oh yea, the media is in the tank for the Barak O’Blah Blah Blah campaign. Palin does not have enough experience to be VP according to Powell but Obama has enough to be President, what a freakin JOKE!!! This clown is an empty suit and a puppet for his handlers. All Obama has proven is the with enough cash you may be able to buy the highest office in the country. God help us all if this socialist gets elected!
Biden does not have a clue. Why is it that the media has decided this endorsement carries more weight than endorsements from FOUR(4)other former Sec of States McCain has? Oh yea, the media is in the tank for the Barak O’Blah Blah Blah campaign. Palin does not have enough experience to be VP according to Powell but Obama has enough to be President, what a freakin JOKE!!! This clown is an empty suit and a puppet for his handlers. All Obama has proven is the with enough cash you may be able to buy the highest office in the country.
I thought alot of Colin Powell until now. What a shame, his true colors and loyalty are not with the American “people” after all.
That is just silly. Powells’ endorsement was full of so many contradictions,
It is clear that Powell is no John McCaine, and puts his race above country.
It is also very clear that Powell was a republican for Machivellian reasons,
not dissimilar to General Wesley Clark suddenly becoming a Democrat.
There is absolutely no republican that really holds to a republican world
view that would in any way shape or form endorse Obama.
Independents and Republicans see Powells’ endorsement for what it is
Racist and Machivellian. I think it could possibly back fire on the Obama camp.
Colin Powell is a very respected individual but not a messianic voice deserving of adherence by all. Many individuals who are just as wise and trusted have also endorsed McCain. Biden’s response is so typical of his oft times over-enthusiastic response - even when he is wrong. Most people are not surprised with Powell’s endorsement of Obama….. but, to many voters, that endorsement does NOT validate Obama’s abilities or readiness to assume the presidency. The country does not need an inexperienced Democrat president along with Pelosi, Reid and a Democrat congress (with record-setting disapproval polls) when we are facing such challenging crises. Checks and balances will be non-existent if this occurs…..
The endorsment of Colin Powell for obama does not give Obama any more experience than he had before. He is the MOST in-experienced person to ever be nominated.
It is not over yet.
I believe that Colin Powell would not make such an endorsement lightly. From all his experience, he knows what’s at stake in the world. I’m now an Independent for Obama
What a bunch of bull. It puts nothing to rest. It does, however, put yet another spotlight on Blacks supporting a Black regardless of anything else. Seriously - no way in hell someone gets 90%+ of a group to back him based on what he stands for. Never happen.
Its become a very racial thing. Powell is a fool and the GOP should consider this turncoat a Dem and boot his sorry butt as far from the party as they can.
Joe Biden, you’re a liar.
People check this out, Obama can not be commander-in-chief or president because he is not an American, He was adoption by his stepfather (a foreigner). This posted by WorldNetDaily on October 16, 2008
Will Michelle Obama tape”change political atmosphere in America”? )
That’s why Obama can not show his birth certificate to the public.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=78259
Gee, of course he would support Obama. He is mesmerized by his color also.
I don’t believe Powell endorsing Obama puts any questions about Obama to rest. That insults the intelligence of the American people. As Joe Biden and Hillary said, Obama is not ready to be President. Moreover, Biden said that he would be honored to be on the same ticket with McCain. Moreover, Governor Palin has more experience than Barack Obama.
FoxNews and McCain-Palin have devoted an enormous amount of energy to trying to tar Obama with the alleged improprieties of ACORN.
Will they now lavish similar attention on the following story?
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SACRAMENTO, Oct. 19 (UPI) — The owner of a firm hired to register thousands of Republican voters in California has been arrested in Canada for alleged registration fraud, officials said.
The Los Angeles Times reported Sunday that Mark Jacoby was arrested in Ontario by Canadian and California investigators late Saturday. California and local investigators charge that Jacoby fraudulently registered himself to vote at a childhood California home, but doesn’t live there any longer. They allege he registered fraudulently so he could meet the requirement that signature gatherers be registered in California, the Times said.
The California Republican Party had hired Jacoby’s firm, Young Political Majors, to register new GOP voters in the state.
However, dozens of voters said they were duped into registering as Republicans by the firm, saying they were told they were signing a petition to toughen penalties against child molesters. The Times said the firm was paid up to $12 for every state resident registered as a Republican.
The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office and several other agencies have begun investigations, the newspaper said. The Times said it was unable to reach Jacoby for comment.
What was out to rest was one thing and one thing only: Powell votes by color. that’s all folks. he couldn’t be voting for experience, or character, or references….COLOR that’s all.
It is very sad to see a man who has served it country so well, would turn his back on the country. I guess racisum works in reverse. If you watch the tape Gen. Powell referenced first Obama’s race. I guess we could but David Duke and George Wallce in the same group. Race first and country second. It is just so sad.
Yes, but the republican “base” only sees skin color and will now proceed to “eat their own”. They hailed Powell as a patriot and a man of honor, but now they will reduce him to a “black man supporting another black man”. He’s a General in the United States military and the former Secretary of State under their hero, George W. Bush. But never mind that.
He has told the truth, for once, and expressed his true love for the country. Now the republicans will try to destroy him. How appropriately typical.
Fox News Network is not saying anything concerning this endorsement, they can’t believe it, a republican general and former national security adviser to a republican president endorsing Barack Obama. It shows that Barack Obama is more qualified and well grounded to manage America as it is today. The most bias, one side and self centred news media in America, Fox News Network who never say anything, I mean anything good about Obama is shell shock and wondering what will become of McCain their anointed heir to White House, well it goes to show that not only that the eractic behaviour of McCain noticed by Obama campaign, but by top GOP gurus as well. John McCain should go and rest in his Arizona plush houses and allow Sarah Pelin to and further her education, she is an embarassment to America women. Of all the women in the republican party, Sarah Pelin is the most qualified, that is what McCain wants us to believe. Shame on him, he out of touch, out of ideas and out of time.
good job my powell ive gained a lot of respect for you
BARACK AND ROLL
ITS INEVITABLE REPUBLICANS!!!!
Obama may be recently endorsed by Powell but Schwartzkopf endorsed McCain. Schwartzkopf grew up in the middle east, was a General serving during Desert Storm (which in my opinion his knowledge of the Middle Eastern culture was monumental in the success of Desert Storm), and is part of Mensa. I think that Schwartzkopf’s endorsement, which never waived, is much stronger than Powell’s. The Bush Administration did screw over Powell and perhaps this is his pay back. Keep in mind who was strong enough to stand up to Rumsfeld. Take a look at this article if you forgot: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6708495/ . Where was Obama and Powell when it came to looking out for this country’s best interest?
Interesting how there’s no comment for this post ….
Cat caught your tongue? :->
Not ready to be commander in chief huh? Did I hear anyone CREDITABLE from a bipartisan point of view saying Sara Palin is a legit candidate to be commander in chief (it is the job description of a VP).
I guess Colin Powell is REALLY off on this one huh?
I guess we’ll have to wait till Nov. 4th to find out …. Bradley Effect alert ….. Bradley Effect alert …..
as time goes by, barack and even his supporters started to show that they are socialists, racists and anti-life…
no joe, the endorcement doesnt put questions about obama to rest. let us not forget that john edwards also endorced obama but especially that mccain has 4 FORMER SECRETARYS OF STATE endorceing him and dont forget the masses of military leaders that endorce him. as much as powell wants the world to believe that it has nothing to do with race, there will be millions that say otherwise. in my book, he is certainly not loyal. he and mccain have been friends for over 25 years and agree on the war so he a traitor to his friend and to his oarty and to the people of the USA.
Collin Powell endorsement is a shame to the republikans, he is not a republikan he is a traidor, and the single reason why he endorsed Obama is because he is black and he is just one more of them. Can you imaging with a president like this link to terroris to racism and in top of that we do not know anything about him and he is about to take the presidency of the United States, people are not thinking clearly. He is the antichrist.
People wake up, we are going to go to socialism…….
I have the greatest respect for Colin Powell and would have voted for him for POTUS in a second. I have to disagree with him about Obama. Too inexperienced, too liberal and his status as “The One” has gone to his head. I am scared of Obama’s POLITICS, not of him in any personal way whatsoever. HIS POLITICS! God help us all.
i believe and stand on the attacks of the catholic bishop against barack…its not only true and factual but to compare the intergity between the two persons the bishop is more credible than him and the bishop stands for the truth for the good of the people…lets not be misled by this barack man…
Colin Powell is truly the all-time American TURN COAT!!! Absolutely and positively the most ridiculous thing I have seen in my life. This is no doubt a “following the racial lines” endorsement. This guy has sunk to a Benedict Arnold low!!! The ultimate irrelevant human has resurfaced today… if only he had continued to meander in obscurity. It’s amazing in 2008 that we will be electing a socialist to lead this country. The apathy and complacency in this country today will no doubt lead this country to revolution or complete and utter extinction. I stay stand up and revolt against left who are now empowered by a junior senator with zero experience. Iy will bring new meaning to Question Authority! What’s next? MTV Cribs at the WHite House? Are we going to see spinners on the Presidential limo? Oh boy, we are in for a long four years of splitting our paychecks with all the non-working, welfare recipients who can’t get away from the fact that “another baby = more free money”. Citizens of the U.S. - We Are Screwed… No Doubt About It!!!!!!!
While Colin Powell was fighting for our country in Vietnam, Obama’s associate Ayres and his thugs were trying to destroy The U.S.A. Wonder how much he was paid to say he backs him.?
Mr. Powell has allowed his race to trump reason and logic!
Who could argue…..
I LOVE IT
Yeah well…
What this article doesn’t tell you is that basically Seattle area votes democratic. I am from southeastern Washington where the better part of the population is voting for McCain for president and Dino Rossi for governor. In fact, if you looked at the demographics, it would show you that mostly Seattle area votes Democratic, whereas everywhere else generally votes Republican.
I dare Obama to come to the east side of the state and try and rally… He’d get boo’d out of the region!
Powell is welcome to endorse whomever he pleases. However, he does not speak for all of America. I will also support whomever I please and it is NOT Barack Obama.
McCain/Palin 08!
Joe biden’s an idiot. it doesn’t put it to rest, it just proves that powell is voting his race and is a socialist.
nice try joe biden
biden is just one of obama deserved. god bless him. he is a catholic but does not believe in catholic. he is an american but does not believe in american values. he is a puppet, and he does not even know he is one. biden is an utterly, utterly, capital STIRRER. go to confession joe.
It doesn’t change my mind about obama one bit, who is biden to call the race just because of powell? michelle as first lady…yuk
This is an indication that Obama is running a strong organized campaign. This event was planned for weeks in advance and it has came off very well with lots of free media publicity, not that the Senator Obamas doesn’t already have the main stream media ” in his back pocket”, and the senator is loaded with more cash than any Presidential candidate in our Nation’s history since agreeing to public financing then flip flopping on the issue.
NOT FOR ME!!!!!!!!
Colin Powell will make no difference. He’s for Obama for the same reason that nearly every other black is. Just because he’s black. If whites did the same thing McCain would win in a landslide no matter how much money Obama spent … I just don’t under stand why one of his reasons was that Sarah doesn’t have enough experience but she’s #2 on the ticket and she’s got as much as Obama, the #1, has .. Go figure ..!!
Colin Powell has really disappointed me.
Why was Colin Powell ask to resign?
Just a black guy supporting another black guy.
John Mccain asks you to serve a cause greater than yourself, to serve country, to put America first……………
Barrack Obama promises you tax cuts, government health care, federal tax money for your schools, to spread the wealth around………….
John Kennedy said “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”
It does if you are black or mixed as race such as powell and obama. He endorsed obama strictly because of race. This is truly the most racist election ever, because every black is supporting obama because of race only.
MICHAEL DEES
850-682-0207
This endorsement has made me lean even more towards McCain because Colin Powell in my opinion has made this a race issue. I admire Colin Powell but not his decision. There is still bias in the Obama household; they need to investigate more in his wife’s background for racism.
Sen Biden himself admitted Obama was not ready to lead. Yea, the endorsement by Powell, really puts my mind at ease about Obama….NOT….Just look at how many radical, liberal, inexperienced white candidates Powell has endorsed to date!! That would be N-O-N-E
Colin “Yawn” Powell, the great mediocrity, professional fence sitter, descends from the fence to make a momentous (yawn) announcement, but only when the polls offer safe staging for his momentousness. The most overrated personality in America.
I woke up today in a great mood, my husband and I snuck of and had breakfast. Although we notice some buzz in the restaurant we payed no attention. When we got home I opened the laptop to read the days headlines. And the first thing I see is Colin Powell supports Obama!!! WTF…
This is a man that I idolize, the man I wanted to see on the ticket, the man who has a value system so much like my own, this is a black man. And I try so hard not to see color. Which is saying a lot from someone who grew up in Miami.
The way I see it Colin Powell just proved to me, and many others thinking back to the buzz in the restaurant. That white people are so much more of accepting of black people in this country. That the mentality in this Country is, Since there is a black man on the ticket, we have to side with our own kind.
Charles Barkley was the first who openly said even though I do not totally agree with him I will be voting for Obama. He also was a hardcore Republican. And now Colin Powell…..I wonder how many others are doing the same thing. But the funny thing is……We, meaning White People are the one who are accused of being racist. Yet 40-50% whites are voting Obama, but only 5% of blacks will vote McCain. Today Colin Powell proved to white America, black people will never accept us when it comes right down to it.
I’m very disappointed today, and not just because I lost my political idol, but also I am left feeling I can’t even trust my own judgement. And what this really proves is you definitely can’t ever trust a politician.
How do I explain this to my kids?
Dear Mr Biden,
Just because Obama has Colin Powell’s backing does not make him a better person. This man has lied to the nation and told everyone what they want to hear and Mr Biden you know that! Shame on you. Powell sided with Obama for racial reasons only. I would like to see all the times Powell voted Democrat????????????
And some voters vote twice. Powell’s endorsement doesn’t put anything to rest….We all know why he endorsed Obama and it isn’t because he’s ready to be Commander in Chief
Why does this change anything and why would anyone be surprised? We already knew Obama was pulling in 95% of the Black vote. Powell is a Black man, former Republican or not, he’s still first and formost a Black man and will vote as such. Powell has long been at odds with the GOP and Bush, maybe this is his attempt to strike back one last time and assure himself of a job as Secretary of State or of Defense again. Then he can downsize the military at the bequest of Senator Government.
Yes it is socialism. That’s what they taught us in public school 20 years ago. I am sure the teachers union will be fixing how socialism and communism are taught after this election.
In case you don’t recall Nikita was the head of the Soviet Union during the cold war.
The press is our chief ideological weapon.
Nikita Khrushchev
Hmmm…. sounds like he is referring to NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC and CNN(the communist news network).
I once said, “We will bury you,” and I got into trouble with it. Of course we will not bury you with a shovel. Your own working class will bury you.
Nikita Khrushchev
Unions and welfare cases this would be you he is talking about here.
Powell’s endorsement to me only raises more questions about Obama and better yet, raises questions about Powell’s mental stability. In this case it is a black man voting for a black man and nothing else. The democrats want to keep playing the race card and this endorsement shows just that.
yah, right… powell is endorsing obama because through obama the dream of the black race being on top in the most powerful country in the world is finally being realized. it has nothing to do with obama’s qualification.
Everything good I have always thought about Powell has changed today. When it comes right down to it we now know he is what he always was . Its an old word that I don’t use but most know what it is.
Powell couldn’t even site any issues for which he agrees with Obama. In fact, on most issues Powell is opposed to Obama. He could only say Obama has “captured a lot of peoples’ imaginations”. In other words, his endorsement is based only on racial bigotry. Powell made his decision based on “the color of Obama’s (his) skin” rather than the “content of his character”. I guess we haven’t progressed much since that days of Martin Luther King.
Put question about Obama to rest? For who? Nobody I know! Powell endosement for me is nothing more than a black supporting a black. Obama could hold up a liquor store in the next 30 minuets and Powell would still support him. I still believe what Clinton and Joe Biden both said. He is not fit to lead. Powell doesn’t change my mind. Stop communism and socailism in America. McCain and Palin2008
For any honest human being to say that McCain is a better candidate for president than Obama is shocking. These two candidates represent they respective parties, so when they get elected they will have to follow that mandate. So please somebody tell me how is McCain going to not continue the policies of president Bush? or am I so behind on the news that I have missed McCains new party name. America and the world need a new direction for all of us, it just happens to be that the other man who seems to have the right credetials is Black. By no fault of his, because lets be honest if Obama was a white man with all these qualities we will not be having this discussion - will we.
Powell quit being a Republican a While Ago. Who Cares about his Identity Politics?
Tax plans are what this election is about.
I am so disappointed in Colin Powell - a man who defended our country against socialism and has now backed a man who will bring socialism to our country. I don’t understand his motivation except that he knew he would not be appointed to any position in a McCain administration and he wants to get the troops out of Iraq because he never really agreed with them going in the first place. If you read his book, you know he has an immense ego - necessary in a military leader - but often these people are unable to accept subservient roles. Perhaps he views Obama as someone he can manipulate?
Well, it looks like Obama can’t lose now - I wonder how long it will take the media to start talking about the “next 7 years of the Obama presidency” - “Betcha” it will be around Jan. 25, 2009!
Having Collin Powell’s endorsement is NOT a surprise……..he is BLACK isn’t he? Doesn’t mean a thing to the average “Joe”!!!
So let me undersand this - just because Colon Powell says Obama is ok - that makes it so? Please, Colon Powell is exercising poor judgment and he voted for the war - come on people we all know the “real” reason he supports Obama. Let’s not let them tell us who we have to vote for. I will not let America and the Media tell me that I have to vote for a man who wants to steal from the “upper class” (not even the rich) and give to people who don’t work - illegal aliens etc. He wants to end an “unfinished” war which will make us targets; this guy is all wrong for us. Be scared, be very scared.
Questions about Sen. Obama should have been done with a long time ago. I now hope that the endorsement from such a prominent, respected political figure (a Republican no less) will finally make those who are undecided take notice and vote for the better candidate. Powell made his reasons for voting for Obama clear. Only those who are showing racism and have their heads in the sand over the economy would dare to say that Colin Powell is voting for Sen. Obama because he’s black. If people think that’s the reason then they don’t know Colin Powell at all and surely don’t have any respect for him. Color doesn’t matter in this election because all that matters is our economy. A candidate could be plaid for all I care as long as their plan to save our country and pull us out of this mess that’s just above a recession. Hard working American families can’t afford another 8 years of Bush politics and by McCain’s own admission, he supported and voted with Bush 90% of the time. Sen. Obama has done his homework and America can’t afford to lose any more than we already have. PLEASE VOTE EARLY SO THERE ARE NO EXCUSES ON ELECTION DAY AND VOTE FOR OBAMA!
God bless you, Gen. Colin Powell!!! You’ve put us over the top!!!
Normally, I’m not emotional in any way, but this morning, when Gen. Colin Powell gave the most brilliant, insightful, and glowing endorsement of Barack Obama and laid out the most common sense reasons why EVERY AMERICAN should vote for him, I couldn’t help but well up with pride at what courage and passion he displayed. Gen. Colin Powel is a great American hero and probably the most respected moderate Republican in America.
How anyone could continue to listen to the disgusting, vicious smears coming out of the McCain campaign, or even consider voting for John McCain, after hearing and digesting the very clear and crisp endorsement of Barack Obama from such a great and good man is simply beyond me! McCain represents the same failed polices, same old philosophy, same dangerous temperament, same ridiculous lack of intellectual curiosity that George W Bush displayed over the past 8 years. Barack Obama will be a break from all that nonsense. He will usher in a new era of hope, peace, and prosperity. It won’t be easy, but he can put us back on the right track. He is, quite literally, our last great hope!
America may be down, but do not count us out. Hope is making a comeback and positive change is blowing our way!
GO OBAMA/BIDEN ‘08
It does?
Powell endorses obama because they agree whit bush on everything. Obama/bush administration 4 more years of the same bush policy. Obama is not running against bush he is running for bush..
Or, the endorsement raise questions about Powell….. (the roumor about his endorsemet was in the air for long…. time)…….