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Selecting Powell as Obama VP would definitely sum up Obama patriotism...

Nicely said Foreign observer. America is now starting to realize that black people are just like everyone else. But these are two extrodinary men who had to work very hard and swallow a lot of pride to get to where they are. The one thing they both have going for them is the fact they’ve based their careers on doing a good job. I feel bad for what Bush did to Powell. But he still is a tested war hero, from private to general, a world diplomat, and a successful military strategist. Obama taught constitutional law and was a community organizer. Bush was head cheerleader in high school and destroyed three oil companies. And America still voted for him. I'm looking for someone who will do a good job for this country. I don't care if he's purple.

Are you kidding me, if Powel becomes VP, this country will turn around 180 degree. I love to see 2 great people leading this country, they both are smart, and ready to change the country around.

Colin Powell was a great man until he went down the wrong path supporting the disasterous invasion of Iraq. He knew it would be a disaster. He'd been in combat, unlike the Bush chickenhawks, and he correctly advised Bush senior not to go to Bagdad in the Gulf War.
He was the one person who could have stood up to Bush and told the American people the truth. He had the clout and the credentials to stop this war before it began, but he drank the coolaid and promoted this blood-fest. To run with Colin Powell would be to run with a war criminal in my opinion, and it would I will not vote for a war criminal.

That sounds like a nice ticket, Obama/Powell, but does anyone remember him defending those images of WMAs in Iraq? I know...he had no choice but to support Bush...and he was eventually betrayed by the administration, but in no way would he bring any "change" to this place we all know and love, just a lot of baggage that will cause more distractions.

I have a lot of respect for Gen Colin Powell, but I really wish he had resigned when he figured out he was being used. He warned them, his testimony in the 9/11 Commission report was very telling, but the media never picked up on it because they didn't want to. I wouldn't mind seeing him in an Obama adminstration.

powell's wife would not let him run for pres... why would she let him be vp where one day he might have to step into the top job? still it would be a great ticket. powell is greatly respested in this country, in the world, even though he made that awful presentation for the bushies at the UN a few years ago so bush and cheney could go to war in iraq.

I don't understand the facination with Colin Powell. He thought that the Iraq war was a bad idea, but he didn't have the integrity to resign. That is disappointing. Other people can claim that they were hoodwinked into supporting the war. Powell had the facts, but he lacked the courage to stand up to Bush and Rumsfeld.

Powell who?

I like McCain, but i don't think he has a chance of winning Powell as his VP. Listen, Powell jumped off the Bush wagon,so i don't think he's waiting for the McBush one. I'm almost convinced he would strongly consider VP'in for Obama if asked.

If Obama runs as the VP of Powell I might reconsider voting for him. Otherwise my vote is still for Ron Paul. Change you can TRUST in!

I have the utmost respect for Colin Powell, he saw the truth in how egotistical and inane Bush was and left his post. It would be one powerful ticket if Powell was V.P.....With his military experience and both their level heads America once again would prosper and heal from the last eight years of total havoc that Bush has put our country in

Both McCain and Obama are for free trade. However, if either of them is also for the environment, there is a conflict here. Shipping goods long distance costs energy and causes pollution. Manufacturing goods of poor quality is also irresponsible, when we add more junk to our landfills. Loss of jobs without improvements in education will harm our economy greatly, because we don't have what it takes to move to the higher level of economy.

Free trade has its costs and benefits. How to strike a balance is what the two parties need to find out for the American people.

Obama/Powell 08 – That would be a great ticket. Can America finally judge people on the content of the character versus the color of their skin. It's time America.

Powell would have been a great VP for Obama if Americans could handle both a Black VP and President on the same ticket. Powell's the only member of the Bush Administration that has retained my full respect and admiration.

Come on people, really? Obama and Powell on the same ticket, that is like John McCain asking ME to be his VP. Powell has made it clear that he doesn't want to be involved in politics like he was previously. Lets be serious now.

It must have been hard for Colin Powell to sit through BOTH those meetings!!

Why Powell won't be a VP for Obama
-He actually knows more about the military than Obama
-He actually knows more about foreign policy than Obama
-He knows vastly more about leading than Obama for that matter
-He has less things to hide and lie about than Obama
-He is a republican
-He looks and acts hundreds of times more gentleman-like and presidential than Obama
-He has self-respect

Powell would certainly augment Obama's total lack of military or foreign relations experience.

Powell would be a great VP for Obama. talk about reaching across party lines! the problem I see is that America is going to be hard-put to elect a half-black man President; but a black VP as well at the same time? seems doubtful, though Powell is a beautiful choice! Very knowledgable of defense and foreign relations as well as being well respected internationally.

though another thing to consider is that I was talking to a black woman last week from Washington, a Democratic delegate to the DNC convention, she was firmly supporting Clinton. It seemed to me that in the end her primary motivation was a unshakable belief that Obama won't live 10 minutes as President. that someone will take him out before it happens. having a black man first in line might stave this off?

I'm laughing my head off at all those 'Powell for Obama's VP' comments. This same left-wing couldn't stop criticizing Powell and call him a liar and war-monger as a result of the Iraq war. Now they want that liar to boost their anti-war candidate with him? Are you this blind or this desperate?

As great as it could be, America is not ready for two great non-caucation "AMERICANS" to be President and V/P...but Mr. Powell would make a great Defence Secretary.

Powell would balance out both tickets, but I think that he is a little too conservative for Obama and the democrats though. Colin Powell is even more conservative than McCain, which isn't saying much, but he is.

If you don't believe me, just read his book.

The writing is on the wall people. Powell will support Obama! It's just a matter of the right time to make his support public.

John, Brooklyn, New York,
What is your problem with two black men in a ticket?!!
It was for ever two white people in ticket .

So? He isnt going to be the VP for either candidate.

Obama/Biden, Obama/Richardson, or Obama/Nunn '08 and '12

keep dreaming....Powell will not be Obama's VP....That is really funny. It really shows how little the Obama backers actually know about the world and how much they are blinded by man crushes for Obama.

May the best man win between Obama and Mccain. No need for same old dirty politics of attack to gain political milleage.After all, both of them are superb candidates with the best interests of The United States of America at heart.

How quickly we forget!!! I don't and still remember Powell keeping quiet during the Iraq runup and watching him on TV at the UN with all his mobile weapon lab pictures and little vial of anthrax etc. No thank you and I am sure Powell will come out for Obama as most of the black celebrities have. He has to if you read the papers yesterday and saw that the black congresspeople and some from New York are being told that their seat will be challenged by other black candidates simply beause they supported Clinton and didn't come out fast enough for Obama.

Ummmm......remember when Powell held the bag of anthrax in the air at the U.N.

He was one if the original and contributing members of the BushCheneyRummy "Rush to War" team.

He was wise enough to resign though,....... but not strong enough to speak out for his fellow citizens and soldiers.

Be careful on this one.....until he comes forward of his own conscience, or is subpena-ed to testify in front of Waxman or some other special group.......he is also one who has betrayed his country and evaded justice.

"the truth shall set you free".....still

I'm a bit puzzled here. If Senator McCains record as a war hero is the plus needed to become President, I would have thought that General Colin Powell would have already endorsed Senator McCain.

Powell, be smart, choose Obama! McFullofBull doesn't have a clue. Make a spot for Powell somewhere in the administration if he wants it. McCain claiming bipartisan and Obama doesn't. Then why is that rep in Oregon using him in ads. And also he's cross the table in othe issues with Republicans. McBush and his surrogates can't pick and choose with policies count as bipartisan and which ones don't. Starting to sound like Hillary when she says only primary states matter, screw the caucus states.

This is history in the making.
I couldn't dream of this day when two parties actually work together for our nation. This is the level of public service no Clintons could ever comprehend.

C. Powell is a good Democtrat and of course better for him to support Sen. Barack Obama for President.

Both McCain and Obama would love Powell as a VP. I think Powell will endorse Obama, but would not choose to be his running mate, if asked. It is interesting to here that he has met with both. I've always liked Powell.

YOU CAN'T GRY BETTER THAN THAT. WOW POWELL WITH OBAMA, AND THE WORLD WILL STAND UP AND APPLAUD

Mr. Powell is one of the few good men left in the W.H It's good you met with him, not all Republicans are for the rich and well connected!

Ok, I can't resist

Histories Heir and Spare

This would be a GREAT ticket, but there are those that would cling to their guns and religion . . . . and bed sheets to keep it from happening.

Whether a VP pick or a side line endorser, Powell commands attention.

So is Obama ever going to do another debate?
Just speeches from now on???

COME ON McCAIN HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. GRAB THIS MAN WHILE YOU HAVE A CHANCE. THIS IS THE MAN I HAVE BEEN YELLING FOR. HE IS A LEADER OF LEADERS. THIS MAN HAS ALL THE FOREIGN POLICY, SECURITY, ECONOMY AND LEADERSHIP ABILITY OF ANY MAN IN THIS COUNTRY. MAKE HIM YOUR VP. DON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER GRAB HIM WHILE YOU CAN. PLEASE GENERAL POWELL I SERVED UNDER YOU AS MY COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE ARMY. I KNOW WHAT KIND OF LEADER YOU ARE. THIS IS ONE WHITE MAN THAT WILL JUMP TO BE ON YOU BAND WAGON. DON'T JOIN UP WITH OBAMA THE MAN WILL ONLY TAKE YOU DOWN. HE IS CORRUPT. YOU ARE ABOVE THAT. I DO KNOW FOR A FACT YOU HAVE THE PEOPLE'S INTEREST TO HEART. YOU WILL NOT COMMIT TROOPS UNLESS THEY ARE NEEDED. IF THEY ARE AND YOU ARE PART OF THE COMMITTING THEN THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA BETTER STAND BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY. I KNOW YOU WILL NOT WITHDRAW UNTIL IT'S TIME. GOD BLESS YOU AND KNOW THIS IS ONE WHITE MAN WHO LOVES YOU AND WILL BACK YOU FROM DAY ONE.

Power would make the better President and Obama the VP.

General Powell, you know how the Republicans have tricked the American people. Don't let them do it again with McBush

I'm of the opinion that Gen. Powell got shafted by the Bush inner circle and was NOT a knowing participant in the lies and mis-information that led up to invading Iraq. I do hope that nothing comes out that will prove me wrong. I respect his opinion, although it may, or may not influnce me. (I would need to hear his logic first.)

I think Powell is just giving both candidates some foreign policy advice.

I believe both McCain and Obama would be HONORED to have Powell as VP.

I was actually waiting for this article to be published on the political ticker... I've been waiting...

McCain will piss on your head and tell you it rain!!!!
bush...never again dont vote McCain

The closet (and not so closet) racists in this country would have hissy fits if Powell were selected as Obama's VP. With any luck, they'd load up their trucks and head out of the country. I for one think Powell and Obama would make an extremely powerful combination. Both well educated, thoughtful, very intelligent, and very savvy. What a dream team! (and no, I'm not African American). Powell is the "bridge" guy who can bring Republicans to the table. I hope Obama is carefully considering him....

Do you remember when the convervative senators from the republican party held a news conference defiant against a run by Powell in 2000? Well payback is hell republicans.you had your chance to prove you were the big tent party! Powell for Obama 08

ancal tom sits with ancal flavor flav

Opinions are one thing, but please back them up with WHY you support your opinion. It is interesting to see CNN moderators post commentaries that are meaningless and leave nothing for deliberation.

I HATE SO and SO....say WHY and support your opinion.

Plus, people need to learn how to spell, or have we forgotten?

Obama is too strategic to pick a black running mate. McCain on the other hand, would have a substantially greater chance of a general election victory with Powell on the ticket.

Obama would have to choose a running mate that is white, Christian, and has strong military or foreign policy experience to offset those that are reluctant to change.

Either way, this is shaping-up to be an interesting race and Independents like myself and still waiting to decide.

A lot rest on who the VP choice is.

Kevin-Seattle July 1st, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Now wouldn't Powell be a great VP for Obama?
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Indeed he would.

With Powell on Obama's ticket ... by every right ... the election should be over ...

If Americans couldn't get fully behind THAT TEAM there is no hope for this country and people would not be voting based on merit.

I'd almost like to see him run with Obama just to hear what nonsense the GOP Mean Machine would come up with.

Do it General. The Bush administration and GOP exploited your good name and credibility to make the Iraqi war case to the UN for them that they COULD NOT make because they lack your integrity.

Powell the dope who sold the Iraq war to the UN would be a great Obama VP. Go McCain!!

Powell supporting Obama...priceless.
Powell and Obama ticket...CLINCHER!

McCain also admitted he cannot use a personal computer....

If he is this far behind the times,????

Careful Colin ...

Despite your supreme service to your country as National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Architect of the Desert Storm victory, Distinguished Secretary of State AND LOYAL soldier in Bush's 1st term ...

If you back Senator Obama, you'll be just another black person that irrationally is following the pied piper, mixer of the Kool-aid, Svengali, Barack Obama.

I'm glad you've got a nice pension as a soldier, hopefully a nice one from being Secretary of State and book proceeds sitting in T-bills. If anyone can tell the GOP Mean Machine to take a flying leap ... it's you.

For all of you lined up at the Cool Aid stand, you have no idea who Colin Powell is. This is a man who believes that personal responsibility is way for success and not through more government programs. It is a shame that he is not running for president. Obama could use him, but Obama is NO Powell.

You have to give Gen. Powell credit for getting out of the corrupt Bush/ Cheney administration while the getting was good. A man of character who wanted nothing to do with those two criminals.

I thought the polls indicated that educated people vote for Obama? Sure couldn't tell that by the daily posts in support of him. Basic grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure is sorely lacking!

Vote for Obama and dumbing of America! Hip Hop Hooray!

he'd be a good vp.

Colin Powell is a smart man. Surely he remembers how the Bush regime threw him to the wolves? McCain is Bush's 3rd term. End of story. Powell will endorse Obama soon, but I don't think he will be Obama's V.P. pick. Probably something like Secretary of State...

i have had the thinking as Gen. Clark's comment on Sen. J. McCain that " riding on the fighter plane and getting shot down " should not be considered as one of the qualifications in the resume' of the presidential candidates........

heheheh

They were probably both asking him not to run as a third party candidate.

Colin Powell sat in front of tv camera's and lied about wmd's in Iraq, now Obama people want him for VP. I guess they could have TWO liars on the same ticket.

Now wouldn't Powell be a great VP for McCain!

Powell is responsible for selling this lie in the UN. Have you guys forgotten ? Mcclellan is better than Powell. Atleast he has a pair.

Let's just wait and see!

Colin Powell Would be a strong VP. It would easily woo some of the republicans Obama's way and it would also show the combining of Conservative and liberal. As a country we would no longer be as divided.

Colin Powell was once one of the most respected men in America, but not I place him in the same category with Bush & Cheney. I'm African American and I wouldn't vote for Powell or trust him. He had his chance and he failed by not standing up to Bush & Cheney. He still hasn't publicly repudiated the Bush Administration or it's policies.

Gen. Colin Powell , in case most of people here dont know, is and has been a loyal Republican dating back to Ronald Reagan' Presidency.
It is presumptuos to think that he will turn his back on the Repbulican party .

Colin Powell is the one Republican who can get Sen. McCain elected
if Gen. Powell is asked and accepts the VP spot with McCain.
We admire General Wesley Clark as well.. Or did you all notice that Gen. Clark does not back down?

No worries, his wife won't let him run...................

Powell can't be VP – Obama needs to balance his ticket. However, making Powell his Secretary of State is a good move!!!! : )

Powell would be a great president, he should run next time around.

Who cares...

Obama/ Powell ticket, I don't think so, can you imagine Powell taking orders from Obama. It should be the other way around and that is a maybe.

It seems like many times the choices for VP should have been the choices for President. I´ve always liked Powell and I´m a Democrat.

One last thing on the possible Obama/Powell ticket. Both of these men have never played the polictical game like the rest of the 'boys club'.....this could be a whole new direction for America and the world!

Obama/Powell 08! No man would have a chance against a legendary ticket. It would literally mean an extinction of the republican party. I believe Powell should do it. The bush administration did him dirty. We need HONEST and REAL leadership! HOPE will prevail this time.

What is McCain's campaign hiding? Why refuse to comment on the meeting. All they have to say is "yes we had a good meeting"

"McCain's campaign has not returned a request for comment"

??????????????????????

I imagine Colin Powell will side with Obama. Not because of race, but because the way the Bush administration used this good man by giving him false documents to read to the United Nations concerning Irak's building atomic bombs.
Powell is a fine American and would have made a good republican candidate for president!

Colin Powell lost my respect when he lied to the American public and the U.N. about the reasons for going to war with Iraq. At that level, "just following orders" does not cut it. Such a shame as he was, until then, what I considered a true leader.

Smart man, very smart man that General Powell is......cannot wait to learn of his decision.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

Obama and Powell...two great men of integrity, character and these guys could turn this country around. These leaders would truly get America on an independent path. I'd love it!

Powell is my father...and Obama is my 2nd cousin...let's keep this in the family...
Obama/Powell
& Papadibite as Secretary of Labor.

If Obama doesn't / can't offer the VP spot to Powell, I'd love to see him in a cabinet position. Same goes for Al Gore.

Powell could have been president 7 years ago but didn't want his family to get drug through the MUDD just as these two are doing to each other.

Brilliant man. If you can go read up on his advice to coorperate america from about 10 years ago. Timeless wisdom repeated by a good person as far as I can know.

Of course Powell is going to support Obama because they are both black. Come on people. You're smarter than that. Powell is trying to trick everyone in thinking he would consider voting for McCain but in all reality he already knows he will vote for Obama. Obama has garnished over 90 percent of the vote from black people.

Please! Two blacks on a ticket. What ever!

First off.. Biff... You d' Man! I totally agree with your comment.

Now.. to the issue at hand... I think Powell's endorsement can possibly be a make or break for either candidate. Powell is one of the most respected military and cabinet members that I can remember in my entire lifetime.

I don't know if America is ready for an "all black" candidacy... as it is there's already so much hate out there for Obama. At least you can't say anything about Powell... his record is impeccable. But as much respect as this man has... his vote could very well be the deciding vote for the future of this country.

Personally I would vote for Obama/Powell in a heartbeat.. without a second thought. Plus.. he would bring huge amounts of republicans into Obama's corner... but I'm afraid that the racist factor would REALLY come out if they ran together. But I would put Powell high in the cabinet in a second.

Powell would make a great VP on anyone's ticket. A serious step-up for America.

Speculation is a beast and you'll never see Powell as VP that would make middle America mad as hell.

Obama has 1/5 chance of getting a few votes some places in America; just imagine both on the same ticket.

I agree as an adviser or some security office but not VP. It will take another 20 years or more before that kind of history is made.

Look at the polls, if Obama was white he would be 40 points ahead by now and he'll have to figth tooth and nail to win in November. He has my support 100% either way!

I like Colin Powell but its obvious whom he will endorse.

I just wish Powell would have run for the Republican nomination. If we can't have him as President, I would love to see him as McCain's VP. He is one of the greatest military minds living.

Of course Gen. Clark would probably even question Powell's military record if that is what Sen. Obama wanted.

Vote McCain!!!

BIFF, BIFFINGTON... –

Sad, but that's true. There are some REALLY ignorant people out here.

If I was planning, to fight a War; I would want Colin Powell "in my Camp". He knows War, and how to best fight it. I was stationed in West Germany, in 1968-1970, when he was "running things"; I would listen to his advice, if nothing else......................................Russia, was still a threat then......................................."Change, is the only constant"; remember that!

Fool Powell once, shame on Bush

Fool Powell twice, shame on McBush

Stay away from those who used you like a toilet paper and disposed off like one.

Obama '08, Powell as National Security Advisor

If Powell backs Obama it is only because of race. Otherwise why would he? He is a Republican who served a Republican President. That would be like saying Condi Rice would be Obama's VP. Is that what Democrats want? They spent so many years bashing Condi, you just simply change your minds?

Powell lost all credibility with the world when he was up at the UN holding up that vial of powder talking about WMD. Unfortunately that was his defining moment and it was bad one. I personally love Powell and would love to see him by McCain's side, but he would have too much baggage from Bush.

I'd take them in any order – Obama/Powell OR Powell/Obama!

POWELL WILL SUPPORT OBAMA, BECAUSE HE KNOWNS ABOUT THE BUSH-MCAIN FROM THE INSIDE!

Black Congressman James E. Clyburn from South Carolina said: he was undecided and neutral.

We knew from day one, he was for Obama.

Colin Powell is also black who also endorsed Bush/Chenney/Powell/Rumsfeld Iraq War.

Who do you think he will support when time comes?

Small Hint: His wife supports Obama now.

Colin Powell does not have my respect.
He marched right along like a good soldier know full well that what he was saying was a lie but he had to think of his career.
Don't ever put him in a position where he has to sell his country down the drain or lose his position. The position will win every time.

Mr. Powell would be a great VP choice for Senator Obama, but probably won't be asked and if asked would not accept it. I believe that he will eventually endorse Senator Obama and if not endorse him most certainly will vote for him. McCain is McBush and I think Mr. Powell had enough of them.

Don't jump the gun here. Colin Powell hasn't endorsed anyone yet. But he's a gentleman who took the high road with the Bush administration after the debunkle with the U.N. and Iraq. Whoever he endorses (and I'm praying it's Senator Obama) I think American's will respect, appreciate and take his words to heart.

Does Obama really want someone who used Bush’s lies to sell the war to us and to the UN as his vice-president? I cannot think of a quicker way to lose my vote than that. In addition, as for Powell, he is the ultimate to get along, go along man.

He's probably going to endorse McCain in the end, in fact he's more likely to do so than not. He's a moderate Republican, like McCain, after all. He could pull a complete U-turn and end up endorsing the most liberal senator in the U.S senate, as ranked by the non-partisan National Journal.

Come on Veep !!!!
You allowed the BUSH-wackers to dissuade you on what should & could have been your ticket in 2004. The country needs your leadership even more now along w/ Obama's !!!!

Obama doesn need Powell's endorsement. Powell is tainted and has accepted dirty money for remaining silent on crimes committed while he was in the Bush administration. 10 million reasons to keep quite and Powell has allowed his career to be tarnished by this administration. This is the biggest political corruption story in the history of this country and Powell is just one of a long list former Bush officials involved!

Come on over Powell. We all know you wanna join the winning Obama team. Besides, you don't want to be tagged a Republican when Obama initiates Nuremburg trials round 2 on these war criminals.

An Obama / Powell pairing would indeed be the 'Dream Ticket', all we'd have to worry about is KY and WV seceding from the Union. But then again, not a great loss... Just kidding, mountain folk! Cheer up, America likes you, we just don't like some of your poor, backward decisions.

I LOVE YOU SENATOR OBAMA... MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. Please don't pick Hillary as your running mate.. PLEASE don't do it...

Mr. Powell could care less who you support. I'd like to know where you went after your speech about Wmd. I know for positive that you were not out ON THE WHITE HOUSE STEPS, screaming the TRUTH about what you did know. I know for sure that over 4 thousands lives of our soldiers are lost and Im absolutely positive of who you support the most. That would be YOURSELF.

OBAMA/POWELL 08!!!!

No, Powell would not be a great VP. He has a little credibility issue. Remember the WMD presentation? He is a great man and was sold down the river by the criminal Bush administration, but do you think anyone else in the world would believe him the next time he stands and makes a case for anything?

remember Collin...it was the Republicans that THREW YOU UNDER THE BUS...you can come into the room, but you cant sit.
you can sit but you cant eat, you can eat...but you have to clean the house when your done...
Collin dont trust a Repub... they voted for Bush twice and see where that got us

Powell is saying "fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me". I'm for Obama!

I use to adore Colin Powell and I would have voted for him as President anyday. I believe him when he went to the UN and what he said about Iraq. I drink the koolaid about Iraq because Colin Powell said it. But still not enough to ever vote for Bush. Now we all know the truth. So when I think of Powell I think of the UN Speech. How sad. I wish he would write a book about Bush. It would be Number 1 bestseller.

Obama! stay away from Powel. We already had Bush/Powell. NO Obama/Powel for O8. I don't care if he runs as McCain vp. They are loosing anyway.

Gen. Powell, go with your heart and then add your wisdom...in that order:-)

If Mr. Powel Endorse Obama and regret invading Iraq, I think that will be significant plus for Obama.

What would be great if we had Jim Webb, Chuck Hagel and Colin Powell all part of the Obama Administration. That would be really great. I hope it happens.

Obama supporters best pray Powell doen't become McCains VP. it would be a smart move on Powells part considering McCains age and all. Powell could be the first Black President. Wouldn't that be a hoot. I could vote for Powell, not Obama...I will write Hillary on my ballot in November...unless???

Colin Powell is very intelligent. Watch him make an intelligent choice. He doesn't want McCain for a friend or a president.

Powell doesn't want to be VP. But wouldn't it be nice if Obama hired him for a job in his administration, so that Powell could redeem himself for what he did in the Bush administration? As far as I'm concerned, he's the only one in that bunch who even deserves a chance to redeem himself.

Colin Powell would be a HUGE boost to McCain's campaign, and all three of these men know it. After the way Powell has been treated by the GOP (more specifically the Bush Administration), I doubt he will re-enter politics for the Republicans. The fact that a prominent and well liked Republican like Sec. Powell has not outright endorsed his party's candidate does not bode well for McCain.

If Powell does endorse Obama, the GOP will definitely pull out the race card early in the campaign.

In the end, Powell would make an excellent candidate for VP for either Obama or McCain.

I do not think we will see him as a VP, but I do have to say that if Obama does not win the presidency, we will indeed be hurting for the next 4 years.

I would love to see C. Powell as Obama's VP. Do you think it would be too soon? If Colin Powell were running for President as a Republican I'd vote for him. I hope he supports Obama.

Obama 08/12

please general powell, please stay away from the hot air vendor and stick with the senator from arizona. you would be the perfect v.p. for president mccain. ppplllleeeaaase dont get mixed up with obama just because he is black. you are worth so much more than he is.

Colin Powell is one of the few people in America whom i believe their judgement will be based purely on merit and ability rather than on colour, race or friendship. I acknowledge how difficult it would be for this great American hero to declare his support for either candidate and at the same time escape criticism. But I am at home with whatever decision he makes.

Powell would be an attractive VP choice for either one of them.

He has listened long enough. It's time he picked a side. LEFT SIDE that is....

Colin Powell lost all credibility when he held up the fake "yellow cake" and fake pictures of WMD's at the United Nations in the lead up the Iraq War. He coulda been a contender. No more. Powell should have spoken out then, now it's too little, too late. Who cares what he thinks anymore???

Interesting.... now wouldn't it be cool if Powell becomes apart of Obama Team? He would cross party lines to get a great person to support his efforts.... Gee talk about a dream team :0)

People this is how a dream ticket could look in my eyes.

Obama/ Powell 08"

i respect Powell a lot. way to go? OBAMA!!!

I will be surprised if Powell supports McCain. He has to support Obama..This will be a blow to the already weakened Republican party. Powell may very well become an independant if he does that than be a republican and support Obama...Oh, well.. who cares anymore..

Now THAT would be a dynamite ticket!

McCain/Powell 08

UNBEATABLE!

General Powell is going to remember what happened to him under President Bush. With that in mind, if he looks at Senator McCain (who earlier this year said he's in lockstep with much of the ideas of Bush, and who has a 95% voting record for Bush last year and almost 100% this year), Powell is unlikely going to vote for the military man.
Either he endorses Senator Obama or he doesn't endorse at all.

Here's to a new position for Colin Powell under an Obama administration.

Here we go again, we very well know he has already made up his mind about which candidate he support. Which one I don't know but just pick one.

Colin Powell is a great statesman and one of our country's greatest diplomats. His opinion is to be highly respected.

first!

Collin Powell the guy who lied at the UN holding little bottles of powder in his hands, I don't think his endorsement has any value to anybody.

Mr. Powell, please just come out and state that you'll vote for or endorse Obama. You have already telegraph towards Obama. No one holds it against you to vote for the other party, just as I will be crossing mine to McCain.

Colin Powell has spoken highly of Obama since the Democratic Primaries.......

If Colin Powell endorsed Obama that would send a very strong message and prove that Obama appeals to all people

I firmly believe that Powell is the best person and national figure ever to emerge from this administration's White House. Hopefully, he'll swing to Obama's side as opposed to siding with the economy-ignorant, unfaithful, war monger that McCain is unfortunately turning out to be. The United States has been dominated by an insufficient GOP long enough. It's time for some fresh blood.

Obama '08

Who cares which one he supports. I lost all respect for Powell when he went to the U.N. with his vial of powder to drum up support for Bush's war!

Obama needs you, General...

Ilonga.

Colin Powell is a very smart man, his advise should be listened too. If he were the candidate instead of Obama-he'd get my Clinton vote, but he is not-so its going to be McCain. No Obama
I'd be very surprised if he backed Obama. My reasoning is that Obama is was too left field in his ideology, no matter how he is now beginning to flip-flop on issues. Obama is just a dressed up preacher man who appeal is to sound the right notes, but plays the wrong tune. Wake up America to Obama million promises to everyone and everything.......be cautious, be smart in your vote, while things are not great in this country and around the world today-an Obama presidency will make things worse.

WHO CARE?

An Obama and Powell ticket would be nice.

Before all the Powell fans start lining up.

Do not forget that Powell lied not only to his country regarding the WMDs in Iraq, he lied to the world.

This guy, along with Cheney, should be in jail.

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I would definitely not reject Powell endoring Obama, but, being sensible, I'm guessing the endorsement is going to McCain.

On McCain:
When he came home and saw that Carol was not the beauty he left behind, he started running around on her almost right away. Everybody around him knew it.

‘Eventually he met Cindy and she was young and beautiful and very wealthy. At that point McCain just dumped Carol for something he thought was better.

‘This is a guy who makes such a big deal about his character. He has no character. He is a fake. If there was any character in that first marriage, it all belonged to Carol.’

Go ahead Gen. Powell. Go ahead and endorse Obama. You were against this war even though you could'nt say it back then. You are now free. Make a statement. I hope Hagel endorses Obama soon too. His wife already has.

Powell for VP. Full stop.

Powell is leaning towards the Democrats side. After the Republicans threw him under the bus and the 8 years of the GOP fiasco who could blame him.

THANK GOD MR POWELL IS BACK IN THE PICTURE I'M SURE HE HAS PLENTY TO SAY ABOUT OUR FAVORED FOREIGN POLICY I WISH WE LIVED IN A TRUE AMERICA (NOT COVERERED UP BY LIES IN THE MEDIA) TO HEAR ON TV WHAT HE HAD TO SAY OR WAS ALLOWED TO SAY WHAT A GREAT MAN

who cares about Colin Powell! Maybe he can lie some more about Saddam Hussein's ghost trying to purchase uranium from Niger. He's not credible or trustworthy and he should just go away and count his medals and thank his God that he doesn't have to serve in Iraq with all of the people's children who have been killed because of his lies.

Good thing he is undecided because CNN would be dissappointed if he like Obama over McCain. It is painfully obvious that no love exists between CNN and Obama, they pick him and his wife apart into little pieces, it is just embarrashing. Goodness, we all know Obama has to walk a fine line because we know the history, how it was, how it is, but CNN could at least try to be more open-minded. NOT. CNN should really get the heck over it. And start reporting more balanced news.

I know Powell was against Bush and his historically stupid decision to invade Iraq. That is why Powell left after Bush's first term. I hope Powell will stand by his convictions and refuse to endorse McBush and his even more foolish war plans for Iran.

I would love for a seasoned journalist to interview Colin Powell. I still value his opinion and analysis of issues. I had high hopes he would have a positive impact on the current administration. In retrospect it seems e was just an unwitting puppet for the current administration and one could detect when Colin Powell had his lightbulb moment about W.

Nevertheless my opnion of Colin Powell hasn't changed. I respect him and value his perspective.

I would love to see Powell on the ticket

When Powell backs Obama that will be a big SMACK in the face of the GOP and John McCon. I am looking forward to it. Powell knows personally how corrupt the Republican party and Bush administration have become. Maybe Obama will hire Powell to help with the war and spy crimes against the Bush administration and lock those dirtbags up.

I predict Powell will endorse Obama.

It will be interesting to see which line in the sand he comes out on.

Its understandable why Powell may remain undecided for a little longer.This election proves a tough one between his idealism and root.He may solve this, by subtly endorsing McCain,since even if he endorses Obama,it may not make so much impact to his campaign.I believe,a Man should hold on strongly to his morals and ideals,no matter the cost.

Too bad that Mr. Powell is not a presidential candidate, he has both respected character and good judgments. Not the big mouths who claim to have. God bless you, Mr. Powell.

Obama / Powell – 2008; now THAT's a Dream Team

Mr. Powell

I certainly hope you remember what Bush and Cheney put you through with their deceit.

I hope you know, also, that McCain is a carbon copy of Bush.

Don't fall for any more of the devious republican crap.

Thanks

Powell's support is not that important. If Obama wins his support, great, but almost every Africa American supports him, it is not big deal. If he supports McCain, Democrats will say it is more evident McCain will be Bush the third term.

Powell is too close to Bush and to the Iraq war. When he gave the great presentation to convince the world about Iraq's threat, he tied himself to the Iraq war. I think he really wants Iraq war to succeed from his heart even though he was not very energetic in supporting the invasion. I think he will not endorse either of them. He is a little bit disappointed in Bush and other neocons, but he might admire McCain personally. So he will remain neutral, at least in public. I also think Mike Bloomberg will remain neutral too.

As a conservative, I voted Bush in 2000 and that was the last time I voted a republican. I was totally outraged by the way Colin Powell was treated. He was a man of dignity and his honor was flushed down the toilet by the Bush administration by tricking him into lying in front of the entire world.

Hiring that Con-dolisa did not make up for the treatment this honorable man got. He was a source of hope for black youth and offered to be a role model alternate to the stereo type role models in show business.

Republicans were a fool to waste Powell. He would have been a symbol far stronger than Obama. I hope he is not considering any offer to run for VP. His dishonor is complete and there is no room for anymore.

You know I think I could vote for a McCain/Powell ticket.

Both are good men. Both have played leadership roles successfully.

The other candidate is as green as the green Mountain. He needs some seasoning and I say, quickly.

I would relish an obama/clark ticket. yeah, two girlies.

Let's see, what horrible things will Refuglicans (not to mention spoiled brat sour grapes clintonites) make up about colin if he actually endorses obama.

SECRET MUSLIM!!! SECRET MUSLIM!!! Black panther american hating MUSLIM!!!!!! Colin Bin Ladin Powell!!!

Something like that, I'd guess.

Finally, a man to bring some sense to both of these morons.

I know it's silly but why can't Powell be the VP for both candidates? He will be the Vice President regardless of who wins. He will make history. After all, he made history before by serving in an administration where Vice President and Secretary of Defense were devising evil strategy and Powell remained naïve to what the heck was going on. No other Secretary of State in our history has been that naïve and been taken for such a ride.

Obama/Powell 08

McCain/Powell 08

LOL!!!!!!!

I would have like to see Gen Powell run for president. Or be chosen as a running mate. I believe he is a republican but would do much better with Obama.

Maybe Gen. Powell can be Sec. State again for President Obama and help remove the stain GWB put on both the General and your great nation.

The world WANTS to be friends with the USA..........restore your dignity. You people have been so badly served recently.

Why can't Powell be the VP for both of these candidates. That way, regardless of who wins, Powell will be the VP.

There is no better candidate than him for the damage control for both, national and international state of affairs. National is very important because of the prosperity of the people and future generations. International is equally important because today we operate in a more global economy today than we ever have before. No one better than Powell for our well being.

Race or integrity?

It's great to see someone put the country above the political party. I think Powell is doing what many Americans need to do. LISTEN to and OBSERVE these candidates and then decide.

Why would they return the request. I am sure Mr. Powell said something mccain, did not like. So his campaign, will hope your request will go away. Clark and Web have already been interpreted wrong by the media and that is ok with mccain. But they will step into unchartered waters if they lie on Mr. Powell.

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OW C'MON DON'T TELL ME POWELL STILL DON'T KNOW WHO TO SUPPORT. HE ALREADY KNOWS.

STOP THE MADNESS. VOTE OBAMA.

I think that it's great that Colin Powell met with both senators. Even though Colin is a republican, I feel that once he's had time reflect on both meetings, he will ultimately back Obama. Colin has the dignity to place the good of the nation above party concerns. That being said, Obama is the logical course for the nation. How great it would be for the country to have a Dem/Rep ticket in Obama/Powell! This would set a standard for bi-partisian politics that work.

hopefully powell asked obama why, as chairman of a senate committee that overseas afghanistan, has obama not held one single meeting? because he's all talk and no action and only took the job becaue he thought it'd look good on his resume.

Come on Powell! Campaign for Obama...you know you want to!

Obama/Clinton '08

If you were on the ballot Mr. Powell you would have my vote for sure! I have read all your books, all the books about the beginning of the Iraq war and what happened to you was wrong!!!

I pray that either candidate has you in their sight and hope they use some smarts and request your presence and your intellect. Please help us get out of Iraq safely and quickly!

Powell would have made a great president. There's something about his presence. He's a great American.

Man..if Powell supports McCain, I will never forgive him. After seeing the horrors of the Bush administration, would it not be wise to consider supporting someone who is the stark contrast? It seemed that Colin Powell tried to distance himself after all the blunders. Donot make another mistake and go with McCain, former Secretary of State!

Now that's a man I respect. His service and his opinion. "Listen to both candidates and decide for yourself. That's great advice. Colin Powell would be a great President. Probably the only Republican I would vote for. I am a Democrat, that was hard to write but true.

If McCain asks him and he accepts, Obama is going to be in trouble. I hope Colin continues to enjoy retirement. LOL.

He's still my favorite general. I hope Powell picks Obama, he could really use the support from a man who has such a distinguished military service.

It would be great if the general would be in Barack's cabinet. Especially since he was USED by George Bush.

If you get General Powell's endorsement, or better yet, as your running mate, you're a shoe in to the White House.

This could turn everything on its head, he likes Obama and has been friends with McCain for some 25yrs. If he endorses Obama that would be a slap in the face to the McCain campaign and could turn this race on its head.

Well, I am hoping that Powell will show once more his good judgement and support Sen. Obama. After what Bush/Cheney did to him, I can't imagine he would support another Republican!

Colin,
You have to come and join the Obama team. We need someone like you to answer the question on Iraq. With you involved the people can see and knoe the truth. Everyone beleive in your voice to keep everyone honest.

Obama/Powell 08!!!

They would crush McCain.

Powell, Shoudn't this be a no brainer? John McCain has the exprience necessary to lead on DAY ONE..

mccain/powell '08

With all McWar's experience did he give you any advice Colin?

Now wouldn't Powell be a great VP for Obama?

America would not be ready for Obama/Powell 08...no she aint ready for that one.
C dont forget how they did you wrong my brother...LOL

Obama and Powell, now THAT would be a dream ticket that I would vote for !!!

Powell has to come this side because this is were his people at. If he supports McCain then all h#$$ is going to break loose. Powell know what's up!!

Powell has learned from his great mistake in supporting Bush. Now he looks out for truth...his endorsement is of importance .. even in heart he is a republican.

I wonder if Mr. Powell expressed regret and remorse for being part of the war-mongering team that led us into war that has cost so much in every way.....to us as a nation and as a player on the world stage. Remember his speech to the UN Security Council?

Go Obama...powell for VP please.

mccian is a fraud!!!!!

wow!!!! fraud

ALL the people who bring up the saaaamme TALKING points on EEVERY topic….

geez.. give it a rest….

example… headline: "Barack Obama likes Apple Pie and Chevrolet"

responses: b-b-but did he like them when he was friends with WRIGHT for 20 years.. and … and… um.. REZKO…. yeah.. and uh.. MUSLIMS DON'T "EAT" APPLE PIE… but i saw him do a TERRORIST FIST BUMP before he drove off in his chevy!

people in this country are stupid, and most of these haters are paid to smear lies… PERIOD

we want colin powell for obama's vp!obama/powell '08

I would LOVE to see Powell and William Cohen as a part of the Obama Administration- These three GREAT men could get us OUT of Iraq successfully!!!!!
Obama/Biden08

Hmmmm....the VP sweepstakes are getting interesting. Could we REALLY make history with TWO black men on one ticket? Talk about kickin those barriers clean out the door!

There was a study out recently where Powell was actually viewed as the "winningest" VP for both candidates. Interesting . . .