Former
Secretary of State Colin Powell on Thursday endorsed President Barack Obama for
reelection, arguing the president has improved the poor economy he inherited
and sharply criticizing Mitt Romney's foreign policy's positions a "moving
target."
Frankly,
Perot's earlier endorsement of Romney fell rather flat. Who honestly cares what
Ross Perot thinks these days? He never held a position within the government,
not to mention his popular heyday went out the window two decades ago.
On
the other hand, Powell's nod carries a great deal of weight. Although Republican,
he is well-respected on both sides of the aisle. He is also known to have an un-jaded
view of his own party. More from Politico:
While in the
Bush administration, Powell regularly clashed with neoconservatives, some of
whom are now advising Romney. Powell said he has "trouble with" some of
Romney's "very strong neoconservative views."
Even
though endorsements don't truly sway elections, Powell's affirmation in favor of
President Obama is significant.
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