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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (428403)10/20/2008 10:32:04 AM
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I don't think it's that. I think Powell genuinely believes that Obama can "transform" the tone of Washington.

I believe Powell's motivation is honorable.

However, there are a couple of problems with his remarks.

The Republican Party is more moderate today than at any time I can remember, and certainly, McCain as a candidate is. Yet, he complains about the party having moved to the Right? Furthermore, the Democrat's candidate is the most extreme I can remember. And he signs on with Obama?

I cannot help but think he was influenced by factors that aren't really bubbling up to the top. Almost for sure there is a racial component -- which is something I can understand. But there is more to it.

I wonder whether Powell has actually come to believe that Obama's move to the center is something more than a campaign tactic.
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