The transcript of POWELL's comments follow. And the running polls on the impact of the endorsement.
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Transcript-of-Colin-Powell-by-GeoBear-081019-915.htmlThe transcript of POWELL's comments on MTP today:
The comments on the Party (Rep) going too Right; that hideous Michelle Bachman; all towns not just small towns: the Republicans not calling out the "muslim comments" are in my opinion as resounding as the endorsement itself. It's not just the endorsement. At this juncture, Obama has me and all my relatively progressive friends. These comments were for others, and they will have an impact.
http://news.aol.com/elections Were you surprised by the endorsement? (most say no)
Does it help or hurt McCain (69% say hurt)
http://www.cnn.com/How significant is Powell's endorsement
71% say very
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27265665/Will Powell endorsemenrt sway your vote?
65% say yes
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