McCain said he admired and respected Powell, said he was one of most "honest" men he had "ever known." (campaign, thought)

[LexusNexus]

Powell's Endorsement Is a Huge Slap in the Face for McCain.

Max Bergmann: Powell's Endorsement Is a Huge Slap in the Face for McCain

[LordBalfor]

Powell's endorsement highlights what I've thought about Obama all along - specifically that he's highly intelligent (and actually THINKS before he acts), surrounds himself with the best and the brightest advisors, has run a brilliant campaign, and will re-energize America at home and repair severely-damaged US foreign policy abroad. He's not just the best candidate in this election, he's an EXCEPTIONAL candidate in any election - and just what America and the World needs at this point in time.

And (again as Powell stated) the personal attacks against Obama are baseless, irrelevant, and indicative of a Republican Party that has lost it's way and so has had to resort to petty, mean spirited, and just plain silly and pathetic tactics.

Ken

[normie]

Originally Posted by LordBalfor

Powell's endorsement highlights what I've thought about Obama all along - specifically that he's highly intelligent (and actually THINKS before he acts), surrounds himself with the best and the brightest advisors, has run a brilliant campaign,

Thanks for pointing this out. The endorsement wasn't just about the mistake of bringin on Palin, it was very pro-Obama. Having a POTUS who thinks before he acts will be a refreshing change, indeed.