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Dos Equis · « **on:** July 02, 2008, 09:07:55 AM »

Colin Powell in Private Confab With Obama

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:53 AM

By: Phil Brennan

Sen. Barack Obama and former Bush Secretary of State Colin Powell met privately two weeks ago, according to an exclusive report in the National Journal's On Call blog.

Powell, who last month in British Columbia hinted that he might vote for Obama, met with the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee in Powell's Alexandria, Va., office on June 18.

The meeting was confirmed by Peggy Cifrino, Powell's spokeswoman, who said the two met for about an hour. She told On Call that the meeting was "Just an informal conversation," and added, "There’s no looming endorsement. They came to talk about issues."

Cifrino said that Powell and Sen. John McCain met the week prior in Arlington.

On June 26, veteran Washington columnist Robert Novak wrote, "Powell probably will enter Obama's camp at a time of his own choosing." Later that day, On Call noted that Juan Williams, NPR senior correspondent and Fox News political contributor, touted a McCain/Powell pairing.

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/colin_powell_meets_obama/2008/07/02/109222.html

Colossus_500 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:43:11 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on July 02, 2008, 09:07:55 AM

Colin Powell in Private Confab With Obama

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 8:53 AM

By: Phil Brennan

Sen. Barack Obama and former Bush Secretary of State Colin Powell met privately two weeks ago, according to an exclusive report in the National Journal's On Call blog.

Powell, who last month in British Columbia hinted that he might vote for Obama, met with the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee in Powell's Alexandria, Va., office on June 18.

The meeting was confirmed by Peggy Cifrino, Powell's spokeswoman, who said the two met for about an hour. She told On Call that the meeting was "Just an informal conversation," and added, "There’s no looming endorsement. They came to talk about issues."

Cifrino said that Powell and Sen. John McCain met the week prior in Arlington.

On June 26, veteran Washington columnist Robert Novak wrote, "Powell probably will enter Obama's camp at a time of his own choosing." Later that day, On Call noted that Juan Williams, NPR senior correspondent and Fox News political contributor, touted a McCain/Powell pairing.

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/colin_powell_meets_obama/2008/07/02/109222.html

I had heard the same thing about McCain/Powell. But I'm thinking that's not the case now that there's rumor about Mitt Romney being his #2 man. If McCain goes with Romney, I'm leaving the office of president/vp blank when I vote.

240 is Back · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:47:19 PM »

Romney will 100% be the VP nominee, I'm sure of that.

And I'm still sure that Clinton will be the Obama pick. Once his little honeymoon ends in the polls, and it seems to be happening now, he'll need her voters.

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:50:45 PM »

fuck, will that Novak fuckhead die already... He's going to be spewing BS until he's 120.

Why anyone listens to him I will never know.

Benny B · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:28:33 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 02, 2008, 12:47:19 PM

Romney will 100% be the VP nominee, I'm sure of that.

And I'm still sure that Clinton will be the Obama pick. Once his little honeymoon ends in the polls, and it seems to be happening now, he'll need her voters.

He already has her voters, dummy. I see the VP likely coming out of VA(Kaine, Webb), OH(Strickland) or IN(Bayh). An outside chance for Sebelius. Fuck Hillary.

Powell is voting for Obama. Black people can read the code language brother Powell is putting out.

youandme · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:31:10 PM »

Quote from: Benny Blanco on July 02, 2008, 01:28:33 PM

Black people can read the code language brother Powell is putting out.

wow how cool

vote for someone based on skin color your a smart one

CQ · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:38:19 PM »

Quote from: Benny Blanco on July 02, 2008, 01:28:33 PM

Black people can read the code language brother Powell is putting out.

Benny B · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:39:19 PM »

Quote from: youandme on July 02, 2008, 01:31:10 PM

wow how cool vote for someone based on skin color your a smart one

You're saying Powell is voting for Obama based on his skin color?

I guess you don't have much respect for the distinguished general. $:-\$

youandme · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:40:45 PM »

Quote from: Benny Blanco on July 02, 2008, 01:39:19 PM

You're saying Powell is voting for Obama based on his skin color? I guess you don't have much respect for the distinguished general. $:-\$

yawn. What is your education level?

Quote from: Benny Blanco on July 02, 2008, 01:28:33 PM

Powell is voting for Obama. Black people can read the code language brother Powell is putting out.

240 is Back · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:44:42 PM »

Quote from: Benny Blanco on July 02, 2008, 01:28:33 PM

He already has her voters, dummy.

40+% of Hilary supporters have said in polls that they will now vote for mccain.

Benny B · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:59:04 PM »

Quote from: youandme on July 02, 2008, 01:40:45 PM

yawn. What is your education level?

masters degree
yours?

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 02, 2008, 01:44:42 PM

40+% of Hilary supporters have said in polls that they will now vote for mccain.

bullshit

headhuntersix · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:34:37 PM »

Ur melting down benny..anybody with a Masters should be able to articulate why people should vote for Obama better then hoping they die in combat....or not worry what the polls say about the obamessiah.

youandme · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:38:28 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 02, 2008, 01:44:42 PM

40+% of Hilary supporters have said in polls that they will now vote for mccain.

Yeah, that is what I read right before he won primaries and just last week. I think he bailed on trying to win them over and is going for the evangelical support for now. John Cravel (The Ragin Cajun) said that it would divide the party more than anyone thought possible, this was back right after Hillary hired him.

240 is Back · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2008, 03:00:03 PM »

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/hillary-obama-supporters-may-vote-for-mccain_10031669.html

In this march poll, 28% of hilary voters said they would choose mccain. It's been as high as 40% but I don't have the foggiest idea nor time to search the daily hardball transcripts for when that survey took place. At least 1/4 of Hilary voters say they'll choose mccain. I think she'll still be on the ticket.

headhuntersix · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2008, 03:08:03 PM »

I don't know, I think the dems pretty much got what they wanted out of this elecion..no more Bill/Hill and a tough candidate to attack, while easy for them to manage. I don't think she will be on the ticket. He's people, his core people don't like her. However alot of the installed folks, are all Bills' people.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2008, 06:34:57 PM »

Quote from: Colossus_500 on July 02, 2008, 12:43:11 PM

I had heard the same thing about McCain/Powell. But I'm thinking that's not the case now that there's rumor about Mitt Romney being his #2 man. If McCain goes with Romney, I'm leaving the office of president/vp blank when I vote.

Really? Dude. That would be tantamount to a vote for Obama. $:-\$ What issues do you have with Romney?

CQ · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2008, 07:05:21 PM »

Quote from: Colossus_500 on July 02, 2008, 12:43:11 PM

I had heard the same thing about McCain/Powell. But I'm thinking that's not the case now that there's rumor about Mitt Romney being his #2 man. If McCain goes with Romney, I'm leaving the office of president/vp blank when I vote.

I would bet like my entire collection of lipgloss no way Powell runs with McCain. His "I don't know who I am voting for yet" comment, praise for Obama, meeting with Obama etc - as a repub - speaks volumes. He's an Obama man, I read the 'code'

Also, Powell looks really good - but two 70yr old+ guys on a ticket? And Powell offers strenghts McCain is perceived to have already - foreign policy and defence. He does not seem to add much is another mega old military guy, albeit a really respected one, but still.

I think Romney is a way better option for VP. Brings younger age, very strong economic background etc.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2008, 07:27:20 PM »

Quote from: youandme on July 02, 2008, 01:31:10 PM

wow how cool vote for someone based on skin color your a smart one

Sorry... This is off topic...

I've told you before but I'm going to say it again. That is the best Avatar on Getbig.

Thank you!

Benny B · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:18:50 AM »

Quote from: headhuntersix on July 02, 2008, 02:34:37 PM

Ur melting down benny..anybody with a Masters should be able to articulate why people should vote for Obama better then hoping they die in combat....or not worry what the polls say about the obamessiah.

There's no such thing as "melting down" for me, GI Joe. I'm the same way all the time on this board. This place is an unmoderated source of comic relief for me. I say what I please without any repercussions. If I want to engage in polite political discourse I go elsewhere.

I don't hope everyone dies in combat who disagrees with me, just you and the rest of the fake-ass Captain America's and chickenhawk bullshitters who permeate this site.

Quote from: CQ on July 02, 2008, 07:05:21 PM

I would bet like my entire collection of lipgloss no way Powell runs with McCain. His "I don't know who I am voting for yet" comment, praise for Obama, meeting with Obama etc - as a repub - speaks volumes. He's an Obama man, I read the 'code'

Also, Powell looks really good - but two 70yr old+ guys on a ticket? And Powell offers strenghts McCain is perceived to have already - foreign policy and defence. He does not seem to add much is another mega old military guy, albeit a really respected one, but still.

I think Romney is a way better option for VP. Brings younger age, very strong economic background etc.

Good post

Quote from: Beach Bum on July 02, 2008, 06:34:57 PM

Really? Dude. That would be tantamount to a vote for Obama. $:-\$ What issues do you have with Romney?

Probably that he is a Mormon, flip-flopping phony. $:-\$ I am still inclined to believe that he'd have been the better repube nominee, however. As far as VP, he has a shot but I think the MN governor or Mark Sanford of SC would be good choices for McCain too.