Colin Powell praises Obama

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"Rev. Wright is also somebody who has made enormous contributions in his community and has turned a lot of lives around," Powell said, "And so, I have to put that in context with these very offensive comments that he made, which I reject out of hand."

Powell added that he does not know Wright, and praised Obama's response.

"I think that Sen. Obama handled the issue well . . . he didn't look the other way. He didn't wait for the, for the, you know, for the storm to go over. He went on television, and I thought, gave a very, very thoughtful, direct speech. And he didn't abandon the minister who brought him closer to his faith," Powell told Sawyer.

Powell, who has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate in almost every election since he retired from military service and public life, expressed admiration for Obama.

"It was a good (speech)," Powell said. "I admired him for giving it. And I agreed with much of what he said."

http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Vote2008/Story?id=4622268&page=4
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Vote2008/Story?id=4622268&page=1

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1. That's One Way to Discredit the Unstoppable Obama

Have his praises sung by disgraced public GOP figures.

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2. Powell is still well-respected by the pukes.

This helps Obama, especially in regards to Rev. Wright.

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3. Let's see Sean Hannity criticize Powell

I think some of his audience would not be pleased.