It will be interesting to see how the McCain campaign deals with this blow.
I am not sure I understand your point.It is about time; I think we all knew Powell was going to do this since February. I suppose waiting till know, however, lends credence to the Obama camp at a crucial time and, if all goes according to Powell's plan, ensures that Powell makes the "winning" choice.
"Powell's plan"
Is there something you wish to share with us all?
Maybe this time the administration will heed his advice instead of trotting him out as window dressing.I think it is entirely possible that Powell is hoping that his advice for the next 4 years is given from an official position within the administration.
Interesting scenario.Well... Powell's plan is for Obama to win, as seen in his endorsement. I believe he was very strategic in the timing of his endorsement (when Obama is up in the polls and only 2 weeks from election day). But I also believe that there may be additional motives. Let me put it this way: Following the endorsement, Obama spoke with Powell for 10 minutes, in which Obama said "he looked forward to taking advantage of Powell's advice in the next two weeks and hopefully over the next four years." I think it is entirely possible that Powell is hoping that his advice for the next 4 years is given from an official position within the administration.
Interesting scenario.
I know he does not need the money. May be he wants a chance to make things right after the mess of the "W" clan.
He would be an excellent secretary of defense.
So, are you saying that you think that General Powell who has served this country well and honorably for over 40 years was lying months ago when he said he had not made up his mind? Or, perhaps he was only lying this morning on Meet the Press when he stated that he had no particular desire for any position in anyone's administration in the future?I think it is entirely possible that Powell is hoping that his advice for the next 4 years is given from an official position within the administration.
Powell is only saying that because Obama is black.
Or, perhaps he was only lying this morning on Meet the Press when he stated that he had no particular desire for any position in anyone's administration in the future?