(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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Woohoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Powell's endorsement of Obama is really huge.
it shows that Barack is ready to be the commander in chief
You are redeemed Powell. I did not think it would happen, but thank for proving me wrong.
i totall agree. welcome!!!
GAME
SET
MATCH to Obama.
Now who will all the conservatives say they'd vote for to prove they aren't racist?
Good! I am happy to back this candidate too!!
Bought & Paid For, By Obama .
As a Registered Republican, I am totally with General Colin Powell, in his endorsement of Sen. Obama. Sen. McCain's choice of Palin as VP was a reaction to Obama not pickin Hillary, and it was a bad choice as you will see on Nov. 4. Palin has gone to extremes in her talks of Obama and people are simply disgusted. Though i like MCain. i feel he should have run for President some 20 years ago and he is too old. We need someone dynamic like Obama. My vote goes for Obama/Biden 2008.
Brings tears of joy to my eyes. A well-respected, thoughtful Republican acknowledges that Obama is the best choice in this election.
Powell.....thanks for truly putting the COUNTRY FIRST
Reacting to Powell's endorsement, the Obama campaign immediately criticizes Powell's poor judgement and record of misleading Americans and the world at the Unitied Nations in the days leading to the Iraq war.
America thanks you, General Powell! Sanity rules!
It's sad. The McCain camp is going to have to discredit a significant member of their own party.
But this is exactly what makes Powell respected... he speaks his mind. Which is ironic because he rose to his highest under an administration that was Draconian in quelling any signs of differing opinions. Cheney, Rumsfeld and their bureaucratic minions almost stiflied Powell to death at the State Department.
Alas, the realities of party patronage will probably never make this happen... but could you just imagine a likeness of diplomatic and foreign policy juggernauts like Biden, Powell, Armitage and other realists representing expertise and views from a wide range of opinions sitting at the principals table advising an intellectually astute and studious president like Obama?
One can dream.
The Collin Powell endorsement solidifies Obama's experience and national security credientials as President.
Powell sold the Iraq war to the entire world, which enabled Obama's nomination. In a sarcastic turn of event now he endorses the guy! I believe there are more reasons to the endorsement!
Great i'm happy that he endorse obama. that's show you there are a lot of intelligent and powerful people who support obama.
Yea!!! Thank you Colin Powell.
Powell is an extremely intelligent man. His endorsement along with the Kennedys certainly makes me feel more confident in voting for an Obama/Biden ticket.
winners support winners, brightest support the brightest, 4 star generals support generational transformational leader – Mr.(Dr.) Barack Obama.
Politics once time are local. Not anymore. They are international.
America & the world is waiting for Obama presidency.
Obama surrounds himself with the best & the brightest.
Go Obama & Biden
Good! He's smart!
Great Choice Mr. Powell.
Obama/Biden 08'
Mr. Powell's appearance on Meet the Press should be viewed by the whole world. His statements were delivered with great thought and a straight forward look at both candidates. Mr. Powell did not make this decision lightly and neither should the rest of America. You really should look at who is going to be the better President and you can only come to one conclusion and that is President Obama.
Colin Powell said it better than anyone could. The GOP is falling apart, not because of Johnr Mccain, but because of its platform. Americans are finally realizing the depth to which the GOP has harmed this nation. We have fallen behind at almost every level. Education in math and science, broad band access, healthcare quality and affordability, technological advances, the climate crisis... and especially alternative energy development.
Remember that it was Ronald Reagan, their patron saint, who cancelled tax breaks for alternative energy development. Now the chickens come home to roost, and what is the GOP mantra? “Drill Baby Drill.” This is preposterous to any thinking person, and on November 4th, the Republicans will lose not only the White house, but Congresional seats, governorships and court appointments. FINALLY, enough people are OUTRAGED, and the chorus throughout the land will be:
THROW THE BUMS OUT.