(CNN) – Former Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat's "ability to inspire" and the "inclusive nature of his campaign."
"I think he is a transformational figure, he is a new generation coming onto the world stage, onto the American stage, and for that reason I'll be voting for Sen. Barack Obama," Powell said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Powell said he was concerned about what he characterized as a recent negative turn of Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's campaign, such as the campaign's attempts to tie Obama to former 1960s radical Bill Ayers.
Powell, a retired U.S. general and a Republican, was once seen as a possible presidential candidate himself.
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Hard to believe that Powell will vote for a Marxist, socialist like Obama. Anyway, you can say my vote for McCain cancells out Powell's vote for Obama.
Bright guy! Too bad Bush wasted his expert advice.
"Powell, a retired U.S. general and a Republican" endorses Obama.
Dear America, if this doesnt persuade you, I dont know what will.
Thank you, Colin. Youve always been good in my book.
Well its about time he did been waitting for a while now. this just shows america is ready for change.....
Obama-Biden-08
Let the spin of the Republicans begin!!!
Obama/Biden '08
Good for you Mr. Powell! You know a good man when you see him.
I feel you were set up by the Bush administration.
OBAMA 08
I think this says it all- a former secretary of state, a retired general, and a well respected Republican endorses Barack Obama because he feels the country is headed in the wrong direction. I just pray the American people listen to this intelligent man, who knows very well the failures of the type of policies McCain suppports.
Who cares! People have already made up their minds!
This is wonderful! Colin Powell is respected among both democrats and republicans. This is a great endorsement for Obama!
Pleased to see Powell's endorsement. I am sure the McCain camp will claim he is not "pro American" and not a "real American" becase he endorses Obama.
What an endorsement! that shows how Obama influence the world including the political professionals like Powell. Its an indeed an endorsement well deserved. Keep it real, Obama.
HA! Don't know if you see like I do, but Powell is giving McCain the bird!
The general has spoken. In the game of battleship this would be a direct hit for "McBush". Bon Voyage my friends.
Powell – the most overrated figure in politics.
good job powell for endores obama
Thank You!
from the wmd lying master himself. You have no credibility anymore. Take a hike loser.
Yeah!!!
good job
This speaks volumes.
I am pleased and surprised.. Thank you Secretary Powell. Now get out and campaign for Obama. Let everyone know why you are crossing party lines! Stand Up!
I was really impress with Gen Powell rational for making his decision. for Obama. He gave a very thoughtful explanation. The final verdict of disapproval of McSame as now been delivered by Gen Powell.
A respected leader picks a leader over a divider. I'm impressed with General Powell.
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People please listen to Colin Powell. He knows what he is talking about.
Obama/Biden 2008