Senator Ted Kennedy introduced Senator Obama, now, General Colin Powell, gives him the final seal of approval, in his quest for the presidency of the United States of America.
General Colin Powell: An Affirmation of Senator Obama When Senator Barack Obama launched his campaign, to run for the office of the presidency of the United States, a very strong Senator opened the door for him, that person was Ted Kennedy. This gave Senator Obama, a great deal of credibility. As the closing days of the General Election campaign, are almost over, another strong individual, in the person of General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State, and a Republican, stepped forth on “Meet the Press”, with Tom Brokaw, to announce that he would be voting for Senator Obama. He took a great amount of time to lay out the reasons that he would be voting for Senator Obama , he said in essence that he had known Senator John McCain for twenty-five years, and Senator Obama, for two years. He had observed the past months of the campaign, the conventions of both parties, the selection by each, of their running mates and the way both of the men had handled themselves, when the economic and the housing crises occurred. Based on his observations, during this overall period of time, he had made his choice.
General Powell said that Senator McCain had appeared very indecisive, in essence, and had changed from day to day as to how to approach the problem of the crisis facing the country. Whereas Senator Obama was calm, steady, interested in learning, and seemed to be much more in control than Senator McCain. He said that he thought Senator Obama was a transformational figure, one who was reaching out to all people, to unite the country. Seantor Obama had style and substance, with the ability to be a great if not exceptional president. General Powell felt, on the other hand Senator McCain appeared to be trying to divide the country, and not be inclusive.
The selection of Governor Sarah Palin, to be the Vice-President was very bad judgment by Senator McCain, as well, General Powell stated. He thought that she was an accomplished and distinguished woman, but that reviewing her performance over the past weeks, she, in his opinion, was not qualified to be the President, which is the job of the Vice-President. In addition, the McCain campaign had made the centerpiece of the campaign, the former Weatherman William Ayers, who had a casual acquaintance with Senator Obama, but who Senator McCain was trying to use to scare the American people, into believing that Senator Obama, was somehow a terrorist. General Powell stated that he thought it was over the top. As well he felt that the robo-calls, regarding Mr. Ayers should not have been done. He said that Senator McCain had mentioned, that he didn't care about an old, washed up terrorist, if that was so, why keep talking about Mr. Ayers, trying to taint Mr. Obama as some kind of strange person?
Therefore his conclusion was that Senator Obama, was the person who would be better to lead the country at this time. After the interview on “Meet the Press”, General talked to some reporters reiterating what he had said earlier, and mentioning a person from Congress who had mentioned on the talk show “Hardball”, that she felt there should be an investigation into who in Congress was anti-american, this stuff needs to stop, unity and diversity, make us great country. He said that he would not be campaigning with Senator Obama.
At this time, Senator Obama, has a lead in the various polls, anywhere from five to thirteen points. His campaign raised one-hundred and fifty million dollars in September, with over six hundred thousand new donors. The campaign's ground game is unbelievable, according to observers. In the future, this campaign may be a textbook example of how to run an operation. Should all things hold, Senator Obama, has 313 electoral votes from the states that are in his corner, a candidate needs 270 votes on election day to be the next President. It is not over until it is over, but the fat lady may be getting ready to come on the stage. May God bless America, and whoever the next President may be.
...Hi guys and girls, remember, your voice
should be heard, your taxes are being paid,
go out early and vote ror your choice
to lead this great country. If you don't
vote, you should not complain. :o) Take care.
#2 by Moses Ingram Oct 22, 2008
Hi quiet voice, Great article and you are so right about everyone getting out to vote. We just had an election here in Canada and the percentage that voted was very disappointing.
#3 by BC Doan Oct 22, 2008
Thank you for this article! It confirms my choice for now!
#4 by quiet voice Oct 23, 2008
....Hi, Moses and BC, thank you for your comments,
this will be over in a little while, hopefully with
the right outcome. Take care always.
#5 by nobert soloria bermosa Oct 25, 2008
Powell is the biggest factor for Obama's win
#6 by quiet voice Oct 25, 2008
...Hi nobert, thanks for your comment. I do
think that General Powell's endorsement,
was powerful, but Obama is a very strong
candidate and Senator McCain has run a terrible
campaign and has not be consistent with a strong
message, he is still trying to find what works.
His choice of Palin as a running mate, sealed
the deal for a loss. It is not over, but if
the votes are counted correctly, Obama should be
the next President, and he will have a lot of
big problems on his plate, including a recession,
and a financial crisis, with foreclosures all
over the place. Take care.
Quiet Voice, I want to change your name, because you are an excellent writer and I have not read anything of yours that should not be "heard". I missed this earlier, and a few other articles because my internet was down, and then my computer. I am so sorry and am trying to play catch up.
I remember Colin Powell's interview and the media's take on it. In essence it is exactly as you have worded it here. I love the way you get right to the heart of the issue.
should be heard, your taxes are being paid,
go out early and vote ror your choice
to lead this great country. If you don't
vote, you should not complain. :o) Take care.