On Sunday, Colin Powell endorsed Obama for president. In case you don’t know, Powell is a retired general and Republican ex-secretary-of-state under President Bush. Some analysts call this a serious blow to McCain’s campaign. While announcing his endorsement, Powell gave a “devastating” critique of McCain. He mainly talked about McCain’s failed response to the economic crisis, McCain’s negative campaigning, and criticized his selection of Palin as his running mate. He said that McCain’s choice made him question McCain’s judgment because he doesn’t believe “she’s ready to be president of the United States.” He stated that he believes that Obama has the “intellectual vigor” to be president, and that he thinks we need a president who will generate change. Some analysts say this is really harmful to McCain because they believe Powell appealed to many independent voters. However, McCain does not seem to be worried, stating that he is “very pleased to have the endorsement of four former secretaries of state…”
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I think that Powell endorsing Obama definately boosts his chances of winning the election. It only shows that he is definately qualified and can do the right thing for this country. I think that it also shows that obviously very important people think that if John McCain becomes president of the United States, the world will suffer even more! Generating change is the most important thing right now, in order to get the world right after being led by George Bush!
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