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That pretty much seals it in my opinion. Powell is one of the mostly highly respected Republicans.
This gives Obama a huge boost to people who viewed McCain as the better candidate for security and foriegn policy.
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He also told Reagan to omitt the "tear down this wall"part of his speach at berlin for fear of offending Russia.
I see this as a positive for McCain as I never liked Powell. Powell sold out long ago. Nothing new here!
Will Condi follow suit? Racism is as racism does.
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Even Palin wouldn't let Shakeman anywhere near her campaign.
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IMHO Powell has a lot of penance to do before he makes up for lying to congress and the UN in the build-up to the war. This is a beginning, but only that.
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The "Best of Shakmen" posts -- that'd be an interesting, albeit depressing, top ten