Colin Powell To Support Obama?

[dgridley]

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican who served under President Bush, said Friday he may not back the GOP presidential nominee in November, telling CNN that “I am keeping my options open at the moment.”

“I have voted for members of both parties in the course of my adult life,” Powell, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. “And as I said earlier, I will vote for the candidate I think can do the best job for America, whether that candidate is a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent.”

Powell also offered praise for Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, calling him an “exciting person on the political stage.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.co...l-may-support-democrat-or-independent-in-‘08/

 

[sunken]

It makes sense. Colin Powell regrets the position he was put in in relation to the war and probably sees McCain as someone who will continue what he deems was a mistake. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he supported Obama come November.

 

[Jeff]

:bingo:

He'll support Obama ... when he's ready (and it's politically advantageous) to do so. :lala: :imho:
He will have perhaps a key role in his Administration, as well ... or as a key advisor!
Shhhhhhh.

-Jeff