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Colin Powell says he's voting for Clinton
CNN ^ | Oct. 25, 2015 | Daniella Diaz

Posted on 10/25/2016 7:43:29 PM PDT by Rennes Templar

(CNN)Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday he'll vote for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, a high-profile snub of his party's standard-bearer, Donald Trump.

Powell, who also served in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, backed President Barack Obama in both the 2008 and 2012 campaigns. He announced his plan to a Long Island group during a luncheon.

The announcement was confirmed by Powell's chief of staff, Peggy Cifrino. Aides informed Clinton of Powell's support after her early voting rally Tuesday afternoon in Florida. She is grateful for his support, one aide said.

Later, Clinton's campaign tweeted, "Proud to have the endorsement of General Powell, a decorated soldier and distinguished statesman," signed with an "H" indicating her personal approval.

The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has had tough words for both major party candidates. Hacked emails released in September showed Powell strongly condemning Trump, labeling him a "national disgrace and an international pariah."

In one email dated August 3, Powell wrote, "Trump is nuts. Everybody wants me to speak out, but I will pick the time and place for maximum effect like I did in 2008 and 2012. Right now, Trump is his worst own enemy."

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To: Rennes Templar

His given name is pronounced exactly the same as the word for an organ in the human body which passes sh*t. Coincidence? I think not.


61 posted on 10/25/2016 8:57:48 PM PDT by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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To: Rennes Templar

Does this guy run an auction for his support between democrats and republicans? “What’s you best and final offer,” he asks.

Trump will win yuge. That I can tell you.


62 posted on 10/25/2016 9:00:25 PM PDT by mom.mom
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To: Rennes Templar

He is only a savvy usurper...not unlike a lot of others ....can’t blame a guy.......except I do


63 posted on 10/25/2016 9:02:24 PM PDT by Be Careful
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To: Rennes Templar

Nah, he was a Demonrat anyway. I’m glad I was sitting down when I heard this earth shattering news. He’s an arsehole fraud....tight with the Bushes I’m sure.


64 posted on 10/25/2016 9:03:13 PM PDT by Dawgreg (Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.)
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To: Rennes Templar

Traitor and beneficiary of affirmative action.


65 posted on 10/25/2016 9:04:43 PM PDT by delete306
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To: littleharbour

If it wasn’t for the “Bear” he would have been shown to be the coward that he is!


66 posted on 10/25/2016 9:05:04 PM PDT by cork (Gun control = hitting what you aim at)
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To: Rennes Templar

He voted for Obama twice too... I have no idea why he tells people he’s Republican.

It;a time for Colin Powell to be with his own kind... liberal democrats.


67 posted on 10/25/2016 9:14:52 PM PDT by GOPJ ( "An honest public servant can't become rich in politics" - - President Harry S. Truman)
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To: Rennes Templar
Colin Powell was once a Secretary of State with the political capital of Henry Kissinger or George Shultz or George Marshall, for that matter. He used it with all the elan of an incompetent kindergarten student.

Can you imagine his legacy if some competent historian ever again enters the scene? What a useless spokesman for his country, for his race or for the military!

68 posted on 10/25/2016 9:17:45 PM PDT by stevem
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To: Rennes Templar

WHO CARES??


69 posted on 10/25/2016 9:18:08 PM PDT by EnglishOnly (Fight all out to win OR get out now.)
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To: Rennes Templar

It is, but he’s just voting for himself and his buddies for all them big old kickbacks. If Hillary wins, her political opponents, and anyone right leaning is going to pay. Mark my words. It’s going to be bad. Re-education camps bad. Banning of Christianity bad. Burkas on every corner bad.


70 posted on 10/25/2016 9:41:58 PM PDT by FreedomStar3028 (Somebody has to step forward and do what is right because it is right, otherwise no one will follow.)
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To: Rennes Templar

Affirmative action soldier spits in the eye of those who made his career.

Shocking - not.

This is SOP for Powell.


71 posted on 10/25/2016 10:01:00 PM PDT by Jack Hammer
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72 posted on 10/25/2016 10:03:23 PM PDT by Golden Gate
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To: Rennes Templar

Any Establishment crony voting for Hillary, obviously has something to hide. Just saying.


73 posted on 10/25/2016 10:34:22 PM PDT by Coffee_drinker (The best defense is a strong preemptive strike.)
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To: Rennes Templar

That’s not news,,,,,


74 posted on 10/25/2016 10:35:11 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Cover up after cover up...OUR GOVERNMENT is OUT OF CONTROL)
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To: littleharbour

[The fact that the GOP-e still bows before this affirmative-action failure speaks volumes.]

You nailed it. Colon Bowell was and will always be an affirmative action whatever. Couldn’t carry the jockstrap of General Swartzkopp. As Sec. of State he let Scooter Libby get screwed when he could have told the truth that his second in charge Armitage is the one who leaked Valerie Plane’s name.


75 posted on 10/25/2016 10:43:58 PM PDT by Islander2 (Some of us are here because we are not all there.)
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To: Rennes Templar

Colon Bowell is a Republican in name only...more like a Democrat mole (or rat).


76 posted on 10/25/2016 10:45:43 PM PDT by Islander2 (Some of us are here because we are not all there.)
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To: Rennes Templar

He said the clinton cartel tried for months to pin the e-mail circumstance.....that is to lie and commit perjury to cover her lying, criminal ass. And this is where he goes. The suborned perjury by this man.......and now he is going to commit to vote for her.


77 posted on 10/25/2016 10:52:20 PM PDT by Texas Songwriter (proawaki)
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The dick that facilitated Scooter Libbey’s bogus indictment.


78 posted on 10/25/2016 10:54:18 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Rennes Templar

He should return to his native Jamaica and stay there. Maybe find a job at a banana plantation.


79 posted on 10/25/2016 11:03:59 PM PDT by libh8er
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To: Rennes Templar

So, it’s been 16 years since he voted for a Republican. Perhaps he should reregister?? Or is he just staying as a registered R to damage whoever the R is?


80 posted on 10/25/2016 11:49:08 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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