Shocking news this weekend. Colin Powell, former secretary of state to President Bush, endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president on Sunday. He said that he is still a Republican, but will back Obama in this Presidential race due to his concerns with his own party. This is what he said on ”Meet the Press:”

I know both of these individuals very well now. I’ve known John [McCain] for 25 years, and I’ve gotten to know Mr. Obama quite well over the past two years. Both of them are distinguished Americans who are patriotic, who are dedicated to the welfare of our country. Either one of them, I think, would be a good president.

I have said to Mr. McCain that I admire all he has done. I have some concerns about the direction that the [Republican] Party has taken in recent years. It has moved more to the right than I would like to see it, but that’s a choice the party makes.

And I’ve said to Mr. Obama, “You have to pass the test of, do you have enough experience, and do you bring the judgment to the table that would give us confidence that you would be a good president?” Read More…

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