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Colin Powell. The story of - how Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama?

In the beginning of the year 2008, Colin Powell 's name was mentioned as a possible 

running mate of Republican nominee John McCain for the 2008 U.S. presidential 

election.

Also in the summer of 2007, Colin Powell donated the maximum to John McCain's 

campaign.

Eventhough some had speculated that Colin Powell would ultimately endorse Barack 

Obama. On August 13th 2008, Fox News analyst Bill Kristol stated that Colin Powell 

will endorse Barack Obama for president and may give a speech at the 2008 

Democratic National Convention. Colin Powell has said in response that he does not 

have time to waste on Bill Kristol's musings.

Colin Powell told CNN News in February 2008 that he will vote for the candidate 

he thinks can do the best job in America — whether that candidate is a Republican 

or Democrat or an independent.

On August 23rd The Politico reported that Colin Powell was considered by John McCain 

for the vice-presidency.

On October 19th 2008, Colin Powell announced his endorsement of Barack Obama during 

an interview with Meet the Press. Colin Powell stated that while he respects both 

candidates, he didn't believe Palin is ready to be president of the United States, 

should the need arise. Colin Powell was also troubled by questions over whether 

Obama was a Muslim or a Christian. Colin Powell stated that while Obama is a Christian 

not a Muslim, the really right answer is what if he is? This was followed by a discussion 

of the contributions of Muslim-Americans, particularly of one who died as a soldier in 

Iraq. Colin Powell concluded by stating that he look at these kind of approaches to the 

campaign, and they trouble him Over the last seven weeks, the approach of the Republican 

Party has become narrower and narrower.