Breaking news: Colin Powell Supports Obama! Are you surprised?

The way Powell felt when he quit, I’m not surprised that he endorses anyone that Bush dislikes!

I’m not surprised.
I’ve always like Powell
I hope the endorsement helps.

I’m not surprised. I admire and respect Powell, and I think he was treated badly by the Bush administration. I also think that, in spite of his friendship with the Bushes, he’s a pretty independent thinker. He says he has voted for both Democrats and Republicans in his lifetime.

I applaud and agree with his decisionl.

I’ve always thought of Powell as a middle of the road kind of guy and I am glad to see that he voiced his opinion on this issue. No surprise really, like laureth said I’m surprised that Powell doesn’t just follow Bush around with a sign that says, “Don’t trust that guy, or his buddies!”

Here is a good article, analyzing the importance of Powell’s endorsement of Obama:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1851832,00.html?cnn=yes

I was not terribly surprised, but I was still pleased to hear him say it publicly. Of course, many idiots have already come to the conclusion that it’s just a black man supporting the black candidate.

@tabbycat- great link thanks!

I am happy, and I hope it helps. I used to think much more of Colin Powell before he did the pitch to the UN on the Iraq War. It has been a little downhill with him since then, but I guess his endorsement is still good to have.

not surprised, think it’s good – maybe he would like to work for him…?

I watched Meet the Press and did a happy dance!

I’m still waiting for a book to come out next year. If Amb Powell had announced as Democrat back in the 90’s he could be running for his second term as president today.

@ judi – I am picturing you dancing like snoopy. hehe