Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for President

[fullautovalmet76]

I am disappointed but not surprised.

I saw the interview this morning on MTP. It is clear to me that this election isn't really about McCain vs. Obama, it really is about our core values as conservatives versus those of liberals (aka Progressives). Powell made it clear that he does not like what Sarah Palin, and by extension, the conservative base of the Republican party stands for.

I am reminded what a black friend once told me about black culture:
Keep in mind I grew up in the post-segregation South. I attended integrated schools all the way through high school in working class neighborhoods. My friend told me that black children are taught early on in their lives that they are to stick together. If they are forced to choose between a white person and a black person, they are to go with the black person to maintain solidarity. Powell's endorsement of Obama is an apt illustration in my opinion. The reasons he cites for supporting Obama are very flimsy and his criticism of McCain's campaign is very contrived.

I am also reminded about the presentation Powell made to the UN to set the stage for the Iraq war:
Maybe by endorsing Obama, he can put some distance between himself from that ill fated decision to go to war with Iraq. Now he can be seen as someone who is trying to fix the problem he helped create.

Watch for heavy ads from Obama campaign using Powell...

[jaybet]

I saw Powell on the news this morning talking about the tone of McCain's campaign including references to Obama being a Muslim, which I don't think McCain EVER said, reference to the war (of which he was the front man- the salesman) and other things. His comments didn't make much sense to me.

McCain's reply was that he was not surprised, but that he has the endorsements of four previous secretaries of state including James Baker and Henry Kissinger. Look for some of that in his coming ads.

For a guy who did so much for his country and SEEMS intelligent, how can he back a guy who is basically a show pony for the liberal democratic machine...a guy who has done nothing for his country. I respect Powell's service, but you have to wonder about what, if anything, is going on in his head.

[MikeBjerum]

The first time I heard this it was all about the comparison with the economy, and he felt BHO would be better.  However, as I hear more and more it just gets goofy.  Powell should have shut up quick.  It looks to me like he's been sucked into the twisted hype and emotions that are unfortunately shaping this race.

[Rastus]

Powell has a lot going for him...but he appears to have been an empty suit that eloquently spoke of tactics and plans someone else created yet claimed them for his own.  Military guys...am I right or wrong here?

This endorsement did not surprise me.

[TSB]

Colin Powell has come a long way from being Ronald Reagans NSA to stumping for a Marxist/Socialist...funny how things turn out when you get to the core of one mans values.

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[WatchManUSA]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Colin Powell, is a RiNO (Republican in Name only) moderate republican.   I don't believe he ever said he was a conservative.  In fact back in February 2008, just after McCain was the presumptive candidate, he said he met twice with Obama and advised him on world affairs.

It looks like Obama was cultivating an endorsement from Powell.

[DesertMarine]

Right on WatchMan, this has been coming for a long time.  I thought Powell had it together but.

[PegLeg45]

There's no telling what he's been promised as a reward for his support.
Just like Hillary and her presumptive SCOTUS appointment.

[TSB]

There's no telling what he's been promised as a reward for his support.
Just like Hillary and her presumptive SCOTUS appointment.

I just threw up in my mouth again!!!!!

[tt11758]

There's no telling what he's been promised as a reward for his support.
Just like Hillary and her presumptive SCOTUS appointment.

You can bet your ass that Hillary, Bill, Chelsea and all the rest of the Clinton inner circle will be voting for McCain.  A McCain victory is the only way that Hillary will have a shot in 2012.