The Powell Endorsement

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This is huge. I think this story is going to dominate the press for the next 2-3 days. What does that mean? No news coverage for McCain.

Powell’s performance on Meet The Press was fantastic. He presented a clear, logical, measured argument for Obama. He was kind to McCain – he cited his strengths and he applauded his service. However, his reasons for supporting Obama exhibited Powell’s intellect, his rationality, and the quality of his character. It seemed to me to be his ultimate redemptive moment 5 years in the making. I found this endorsement incredibly moving and historic.

If this dominates the press for the majority of the week – reaching the undecided (or possibly even previously decided) suburban moms and military folks in the swing states (i.e. Florida, W. Virginia, Virginia), McCain may be unable to recover.

Colin Powell: Stop calling Obama a Socialist

At about minute 1:46.

The BOOM We have Been Waiting For

Mark Halperin has the news:

The former Bush Secretary of State crosses party lines to endorse Obama, citing his “ability to inspire and lead.”

Says the Illinois Senator dives deeply into issues and tackles them with a steady hand.

Makes the announcement on Sunday’s “Meet the Press.” Says he plans to vote– but not campaign– for Obama.

Powell also criticizes McCain’s negative ads, says he’s concerned by the choice of Palin as VP.

The Game Changer

UNDECIDED VOTER

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The former GOP Secretary of State tells a group of D.C. students the election of an African-American president “would be electrifying” but he hasn’t settled on either candidate for his vote.

“At the same time [I have to] make a judgment here on which would be best for America.”