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TroyD

(4,551 posts)
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 08:32 PM Oct 2012

When do you think Colin Powell will make his endorsement?

Not that I'm the biggest fan of Colin Powell, being that he was a member of the Bush Administration and all, but the reality is that an endorsement from him would be a good sign to Independents and moderates etc.

In 2008, Powell's endorsement didn't have much effect since Obama was on track to winning decisively, but in a year like 2012 where the race is much closer Nationally and in some of the swing states, it could provide a good moment for Obama.

All the votes will matter and if Powell can send a message to moderates that the Romney crew, particularly on foreign policy, are extreme, it might help. Would also get some positive media coverage for the Obama campaign.

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smorkingapple

(827 posts)
1. Ive been waiting for this for a while. I was hoping the Libya fiasco would trigger it.
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 08:35 PM
Oct 2012

He may stay out of it this year though.

former9thward

(32,009 posts)
2. He did not endorse in 2008 until it was clear Obama was going to win.
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 08:56 PM
Oct 2012

He will wait until there is a clear leader this year. He wants to be invited to all of the right parties in D.C.

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SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
5. Of course, he could find a SPINE and take a stand against the Pukes, Baggers, Haters, War Mongers...
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 09:30 PM
Oct 2012

and on and on and on and on.

niyad

(113,315 posts)
6. let's see--this is the man who lied to the UN--KNOWING he was lying? the man who was at
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 09:42 PM
Oct 2012

the heart of the MyLai cover-up? and we care about his endorsement WHY? the man sold his soul a long time ago, and I don't give a damn what he has to say about any thing, or any one.

Golden Raisin

(4,608 posts)
8. Frankly my dear
Sun Oct 14, 2012, 10:09 PM
Oct 2012

I don't give a damn. And a hat tip to Rhett Butler. I have zero respect for Colin Powell. His endorsement, if anything, would carry negative weight/onus for me.

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