Whats your opinion?? Do you believe Powell will vote for Obama or McCain
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Do you think Powell will vote for Obama. Read what he said, and tell me what you think

“And I will ultimately vote for the person I believe brings to the American people the kind of vision the American people want to see for the next four years. A vision that reaches out to the rest of the world, that starts to restore confidence in America, that starts to restore favorable ratings to America.

Frankly, we’ve lost a lot in recent years. I am going to be looking for the candidate that seems to me to be leading a party that is fully in sync with the candidate, and a party that will also reflect America’s goodness and America’s vision. And I will be looking for the candidate that I think will be the most competent candidate. The one who can deal with problems and bring the government together with the Congress to solve these problems.”

Here is the transcript of the Powell interview as provided by CNN

 

Whats your opinion?


Reader Comments
  
I hope he votes for Obama
By Jacob Clark Jul 5th 2008 at 7:16 pm EDT
and I think, ultimately, that he will vote for Obama, which for him is crossing party lines, so it's significant.
Re: I hope he votes for Obama
By Gretchen Jul 5th 2008 at 7:18 pm EDT
Mel will send you my email address... g.
Re: I hope he votes for Obama
By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT
That would encompass being a true Democrat and I have been told I am not.
Re: I hope he votes for Obama
By Jacob Clark Jul 5th 2008 at 7:31 pm EDT
Mel re-read what I said, not about you, but about myself.
Re: I hope he votes for Obama
By Jacob Clark Jul 5th 2008 at 7:40 pm EDT
Thanks Mel for sending me Gretchen's email address. Gretchen, check your email when you get a chance.
  
Yes...
By Gretchen Jul 5th 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT
and I believe that Powell will play a role in the Obama Administration!!! He is a huge asset to this country!!! Love Powell!!
Re: Yes...
By Jacob Clark Jul 5th 2008 at 7:29 pm EDT
That would be cool.
  
The one thing that indicates a McCain vote
By Jacob Clark Jul 5th 2008 at 7:18 pm EDT
is the bit about looking for a party that is in sync with its candidate. The Democrats are not, will never be, totally in sync, we are too inclusive for that to happen.
Re: The one thing that indicates a McCain vote
By Barbara"Obama/Biden"Hussein Jul 5th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT
,
  
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By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 7:29 pm EDT
Yes, I believe he will vote for Obama. I used to like Powell a lot, but when he stood at the UN and presented the case for WMDs and never came out to tell us different, that says something to me. If they can dupe Powell with all the information, what do you think they said to the Congress????
Broken Pottery Doctrine
By Sandi Jul 5th 2008 at 7:39 pm EDT
Collin Powell is a man of honor, it pained him that what he was given was false. Most people were kept out of the loop, including Congress.

I believe he will not leave that country until it can be put back together. He is the originator of the Broken Pottery Doctrine, I think he will vote for McCain.

It would be wonderful if he could join the Dems, we need him. He will never make that mistake again, and he will only go to war of the last resort.
  
Re: Obama !
By Sandi Jul 5th 2008 at 7:44 pm EDT
My friend, Powell reaches beyond color. He is not someone that mentions he is black all the time. He has moved away for the sorry me syndrom. I wish he ran for President, I would have voted for him. He has truly earned my respect, and I saw him on television displaying his regret and anger about Iraq. He did it in a dignified way. I think he is sick of government, and sick of politics. He hates Bush and that bunch.
Re: Obama !
By Barbara"Obama/Biden"Hussein Jul 5th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT
Sandi, I heard, though I'm not sure where, But I heard Pwell is a cousin to Bush.

I'll see if I can verify that. It doesnt matter though if he is. I believe he was the fall guy for the Bush/Chaney mess. No proof though.
  
I don't care who he votes for
By Liz Jul 5th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT
I hope he doesn't support Obama.
Re: I don't care who he votes for
By Barbara"Obama/Biden"Hussein Jul 5th 2008 at 8:10 pm EDT
why?
  
Re: ?
By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT
exactly