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I'm surprised anyone would support that individual! Won't place his hand over his heart out of respect for those who gave their lives so he can stand there? Sorry!

Not really, but I thought he would be in support of the war and not endorse Obama.

No

Not really. He must be for someone.

no

I was surprised. I greatly respect Colin Powell and always consider his thought well-phrased and cogent.

No it doesnt suprise me

I am not surprised. All politicians/government officials regardless of their political party affiliation are crooked. They jump on the band wagon of whatever views/race/religion/beliefs they "think" is correct - not what they truly "feel" in their hearts is correct.

I thought he made the right decision, and I was expecting that and it was what I belive he should have done

Yes I was, very surprised

YES. HE JUST MADE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF HIS CAREER. HE SAID TO BE ON MCCAINS SIDE AND ALSO HIS FREIND, HE HAS PROVEN TO BE NOT A STABLE MAN. OUR GOVERNMENT IS FALLING APART. AND THIS PROVES TO BE THE LAST CHANCE OF ANY GOOD TO COME TO OUR GOVERNMENT. WE ARE HEADED TO LOSE OUR FREEDOM, IF OBAMA IS ELECTED.

I wasn't really surprised because I felt that if Powell were going to endorse McCain, he would have done so a long time ago. I was pleased to see the reasons Powell gave for his endorsement of Obama, especially his judgement that Sarah Palin is not ready to lead this country and indeed the free world, and his observations on the unsteadiness of McCain's response to the financial crisis and the "dirty tricks" of the robocalls and racist mailers going out under the Republican banner.

I was a bit suprised that Powell endorsed Obama. As a former military officer myself, I've always had great admiration for Powell and his more moderate viewpoints. I don't understand, however, how he can support the entitlement culture that Obama purports, but I do understand how and why he believes that Obama will be a "transformational" figure that the rest of the world will accept, more so than McCain. But I'm also not voting for a President that the rest of the world can accept, I'm voting for one that the United States of America needs.

i was very suprised that Colin Powell endorsed Obama. I guess to each his own. Thought Powell was a very save person, but this shows different.

Colin Powell's enorsement was totaly expected. Everyone is looking for change

I was surprised by his endorsement. I also was surprised by his comment that Barack would do a better job to help turn the economy around.

I was not surprised by Colin Powell's public endorsement of Barack Obama. I was very glad that he did. I feel Barack Obama would make an excellent president!

No. I see that these men share common intrests concerning our nation and its future.

No I wasn't surprised. He sees with a choice between the two major parties who would be better for us. There are other choices. I think we all need to think differently and choose one of the other candidates to be Presidents.

no, ,I was not really surprised. Mr. Powell and Mr. Obama are both very intelligent and thoughtful people. They are well matched, and I expect that Mr. Powell will be a part of Mr. Obama's cabinet.

I didn't know that he aprroved Barack! That's GREAT!! I approve him, too!!!

Yes, even though Colin Powell has kept his party affiliation closed. This endorsement has shown me he endorses the Socialist agenda of Obama and the extreme left.

No,I was not surprised by Colin Powell's public endorsement of Barack Obama for president.

Is he angling for a cabinet job. Why now if not? He has not spoken up until now, so I am suspicious. I am beginning to think that we need to clean house when it comes to those in Washington, and those that hand on to their coat tails. The only interests being looked out for are their own. If ours, 'We the People's', brush up again theirs, 'the politicians, then ours are addressed. Anyway I am sick and tired of the politics.

I really don't have an opinion one way or the other. This election this time is kind of aggravating to me, so I sometimes tune it out.

no

Being that Colin Powell is a Republican, yes I was surprised to hear that he is endorsing Senator Obama. But our times are so difficult, I think we are ALL taking a good look at Senator Obama and what is he saying that he will change about our country. And alot of it is very appealing.

No, not at all.

yes, I was surprized

No, I was not surprised.

Yes, I was surprised but pleased. Colin Powell has always presented himself as personally and politically conservative. It's nice to see that he realizes that this country has some very serious problems and that personal ideology isn't what is important in this election. He could have simply gone into a voting booth and voted his conscience. The fact that he made his feelings public speaks to both the depth of his feelings, his great integrity and his desire to "do right" for his country. I think he has a lot of guidance to offer this country and I hope that the next administration includes him as a trusted advisor.

not particularly, but the "silent majority" and right wing bornagain movements would never vote for Obama. they rather vote for an old has been and an intelectual lightweight shrill Palin.go figure

IT APPEARS THAT HE IS TRYING ANYTHING HE CAN TO WIN. HE HAS CHANGED POSITIONS WITH BUSH/AWAY FROM BUSH, AND NOW ALTHOUGH HE IS RUNNING NEGATIVE ADS, HE WANTS TO BE SEEN AS A HUMAN BEING INSTEAD OF A CHILD BULLY. POLITICIANS MAKE ME SICK.

No - Not at all! Barack rocks!

Actually I was due to his previous relations with the republican party. Cool though!!

Yes

Yes, I was surprised and pleased that he endorsed Obama. It says lot about him and Obama. Him that he would cross part lines for something he felt strongly about. I respect him very much and his opinion carries weight with me. It also says alot about Obama and availability of an experienced source of military knowledge.

Yes I was very surprised!

No Not at all.

No

Somewhat, I've alway's admired Colin Powell, but it's not often that someone of his stature crosses party lines. I am pleased that he did. I admire him even more now.

No. Colin Powell has a honest perspective and a good set of values. It's too bad he was "waltzed around" when it came to declaring for the Iraq War.

Great Affirmative endorsement, fair and like minded people think alike!

Surprised hardly qualifies. Try horrified!

Absolutely Not, Collin Powell is an intelligent,well read man. If he had run for president I would have voted for him. I am very happy that he has made his decision to back Obama. By his backing it has help me to diffently go with Obama as well.

No. It was predictable and expected.

I was in a way surprised. Colin Powell always struck me as the type to be pro war where Obama is not.

No bot really, Collin Powell is a very smart man. If I had to listen to an American he would be one of them

No, I am not surprised.

I was under the impression (mistakenly, obviously) that Colin Powell had more integrity and sense of personal presence than to willingly place himself in the spotlight of this presidential circus-sham. Red Rover Red Rover who will be next to come over?