Colin Powell endorses President Obama for reelection: This is big news; Powell, a Republican, commands massive respect from partisans on both sides of the aisle, and his endorsement is one of the most sought-after in politics. Powell says that he “saw the president get us out of one war, start to get us out of a second war, and did not get us into any new wars,” and commends his anti-terrorism policies as “very, very solid.” Some had suggested that Powell, who endorsed Obama in 2008, would sit this election out and opt not to endorse anybody. source
As America prepares to pick our president for the next four years — and as Florida prepares once again to play a decisive role — I’m confident that President Barack Obama is the right leader for our state and the nation. I applaud and share his vision of a future built by a strong and confident middle class in an economy that gives us the opportunity to reap prosperity through hard work and personal responsibility. It is a vision of the future proven right by our history.Guess who said this.