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Powell Says He's Not Going to Dem Convention
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ABC News' Teddy Davis and David Chalian Report: Gen. Colin Powell told ABC News on Wednesday that he will not be going to the Democratic National Convention, disputing a suggestion made earlier in the day on the Fox News Channel by Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol.
"I do not have time to waste on Bill Kristol's musings,” Powell told ABC News. “I am not going to the convention. I have made this clear."
After telling ABC News by phone that he would not be going to the Democratic National Convention, Powell ended the conversation without entertaining any follow-up questions as to whether he would be crossing party lines to endorse Obama.
Citing unnamed people who have "talked directly to the Obama campaign," Kristol told the Fox News Channel on Wednesday that "Colin Powell will endorse Senator Obama and he may well give a speech to the Democratic convention explaining his endorsement of Obama."
When asked about Kristol's suggestion that Powell might attend the Democratic National Convention, former Reagan White House Chief of Staff and Powell confidante Ken Duberstein took a swipe at Kristol.
"Consider the source," said Duberstein, referring to Kristol who once served as a top aide to Vice President Dan Quayle. "He was the person who advertised himself as Dan Quayle's brain. Colin Powell has no plans to attend either convention."
While Powell was emphatic about his intention not to attend the Democratic National Convention, his endorsement in the presidential race remains an open question.
August 13, 2008 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (93)
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Wow, Powell and Duberstein are funny guy's. Pretty good zingers in there against Kristol aka "Dan Qualye's brain" and his "musings."
Posted by: irma | Aug 13, 2008 6:10:06 PM
And that is why Powell is presidential. He shows leadership and judgement. When in doubt, lay out.
I sure wish he were the VP choice.
Posted by: len | Aug 13, 2008 6:12:47 PM
MORE FOX NOISE!
Posted by: mase | Aug 13, 2008 6:13:36 PM
Yawn.
Posted by: Jo | Aug 13, 2008 6:16:08 PM
It seems apparent that Kristol assumed something he shouldn't have. You know what they say about those that assume.
Posted by: Scotti | Aug 13, 2008 6:20:08 PM
There is no way Obama is going to cross party lines for a VP - not with all the Hillary supporters still withholding their support for Obama. I think Kristol just likes to yank chains, which seems to have worked.
Posted by: Susan | Aug 13, 2008 6:29:18 PM
Has Bill Kristol ever been right about anything? What a buffoon.
Posted by: Dr Benway | Aug 13, 2008 6:38:16 PM
I guess he's not into kool-aid.
Posted by: Mack | Aug 13, 2008 6:48:51 PM
"mase. you call it corn." Anyway, BillK has never concealed his dislike of Colon, this was a pre-emptive to force Powell out of a game plan. And it worked.
Posted by: munge | Aug 13, 2008 7:06:01 PM
Statistically speaking Colin Powell will be supporting Obama.
Posted by: Chris | Aug 13, 2008 7:08:18 PM
I could care less who Colin Powell endorses.
Posted by: Todd | Aug 13, 2008 7:08:40 PM
Scotti - it's because they can't!
Posted by: try the truth | Aug 13, 2008 7:13:40 PM
Todd:
Do you think that general Colin Powell has any concern as to who you vote for?
Posted by: shalom | Aug 13, 2008 7:25:05 PM
Anyone remember that Colin Powell went before the UN to deceive the world into attacking Iraq?
Posted by: spudmctater | Aug 13, 2008 7:26:39 PM
..Oh Stan, I dont think BHO and his big supersized EGO will stand for Hillary being on the ticket. Why?
The woman is brilliant; and he?
ah, uh, ah.. er..
DUH
Posted by: Michael | Aug 13, 2008 7:30:47 PM
And with his great credibility we should care why?
Posted by: CC | Aug 13, 2008 7:33:02 PM
Why on earth would Colin Powell indorse Obama for President of the United States - Obama couldn't carry Gen Powells briefcase to a meeting.
Again does anyone really think Obama has a chance in hell of becoming the President? It will never happen -
We need a man or a woman for that job not a school boy with no experience. Hilary was superior in every way but the far left of the party undid her.
It makes for great arguements but Obama has no chance when the chips are down - Jesse Jackson would have been a better choice. Colin Powell was my number 1 - 2 and 3 pick but he didn't want it - and after looking how the press treats you I don't blame him.
Posted by: a citizen | Aug 13, 2008 7:41:49 PM
Dennis Fort Myers Fl:
I am aware of Obama's 57 states gaffe.....
I was only being sarcastic as was the 60 state wonder fellow.....
Posted by: shalom | Aug 13, 2008 7:48:47 PM
"IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID" NOT MILITARY STRENGTH."
Yes there is strength in weakness and the meek shall inherit the earth. Many countries, especially in the Middle-East respect and admire weakness.
Posted by: Mack | Aug 13, 2008 7:53:24 PM
Who wants Powel, anyway? He is old news, and his popularity is non-existent. After being used as a mouth piece for lies by the war mongers, this man's credibility is zero.
Posted by: Ekanem | Aug 13, 2008 7:55:16 PM
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