Politics 2008:The Caucuses and The Dem/Rep Conventions

[Honeykiss1974]

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer – 26 mins ago


WASHINGTON – Colin Powell, a Republican who was President Bush's first secretary of state, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday and criticized the tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.

Powell said both Obama and Republican John McCain are qualified to be commander in chief. But he said Obama is better suited to handle the nation's economic problems as well as help improve its standing in the world.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081019/ap_on_el_pr/powell

[mccoyred]

I am absolutely thrilled that Gen Powell finally made an endorsement. More importantly, how he explains why he made it. He talks about the difference between the two men and their campaigns as well as the direction of the Repug party (he still identifies as a Repug even though his strongly disagrees with the current state of the party). He explicitly states that Obama has passed the 'Commander in Chief' test and that he is the right man right now.

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer – 26 mins ago


WASHINGTON – Colin Powell, a Republican who was President Bush's first secretary of state, endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday and criticized the tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.

Powell said both Obama and Republican John McCain are qualified to be commander in chief. But he said Obama is better suited to handle the nation's economic problems as well as help improve its standing in the world.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081019/ap_on_el_pr/powell

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

I am absolutely thrilled that Gen Powell finally made an endorsement. More importantly, how he explains why he made it.

I agree. Powell was precise, if polite, in the reasoning behind his choice. Gen. Powell has been perhaps the dominant military/political figure of the last 15 years or so. It'll be interesting to hear the pundit analysis of his position.

That being said, I don't think endorsements carry the sway they used to, but this one may help Barack Obama particularly among the military and some independents. Obama's chief pollster was interviewed by Roland Martin this morning and said that Powell's favorability ratings were higher w/ military veterans than they were (presently) with AfAms.

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

I agree. Powell was precise, if polite, in the reasoning behind his choice. Gen. Powell has been perhaps the dominant military/political figure of the last 15 years or so. It'll be interesting to hear the pundit analysis of his position.

That being said, I don't think endorsements carry the sway they used to, but this one may help Barack Obama particularly among the military and some independents. Obama's chief pollster was interviewed by Roland Martin this morning and said that Powell's favorability ratings were higher w/ military veterans than they were (presently) with AfAms.

Rush Limbaugh is hating.... http://thepage.time.com/limbaughs-thoughts-on-powell/