The Powell Endorsement will suck up all the media oxygen for a week

[Mark E. Smith]

And whatever it is that the McCain campaign has been running
lately is now off the tracks.

We owe it to the Obama campaign to let Powell's transgressions
be a thing of the past (for the time being) and trumpet this
endorsement everywhere. It is not only a crushing blow to John
McCain, but will also resonate strongly with middle America.

This is an incredible gift. And good politics dictates that we
should not accept it as anything but that.

[Blarch]

1. A week ?

It might last a week if the repubs start attacking Powell.

If they don't take the bait, ...two days at most.

[cynatnite]

6. Let's hope they do attack Powell...

that would hurt them in more ways than anyone could imagine. Powell is too respected by everyone and attacking him would be another nail in their coffin.

[choie]

8. Only if

Powell endorsed McCain - THEN the media would be all over it for a week.

[MamaDem]

2. Agreed! With 15 days, we will get at least 2 days of coverage (if not more)

and that is very positive news, regardless of your opinion of the endorsement or Powell - this is nothing less than positive for the campaign!

[Arkana]

3. It'll ram the "socialist" crap off the tracks for at least another week,

leaving a crippled McCain with two weeks to do something--far too short a time to reverse an entire media narrative.

[ClarkUSA]

4. The $150,000,000 September haul is the perfect complement to the Powell Endorsement as well.

Both should really drive the "Wow" news factor that MSM - minus Fox News - love to talk about. :toast:

[NightWatcher]

5. Monday is the start of early voting in Florida. Obama, Michelle, and Hillary have numerous rallies

all over the state including an Obama-Hillary Rally in Orlando, Obama in Tampa and Miama, Hillary in Ft. Lauderdale, Michelle in Gainseville and Jacksonville later in the week.

Next week will be the week that Obama Wins Florida

[Phx_Dem]

7. It was a very thoughtful and strong endorsement!

I loved his comments about McCain's negativity and, particularly, about that Muslim soldier. Also, when he said it wouldn't want two more conservative judges on the Supreme Court. Jesus, if that scares Colin Powell, think about how that comment could resonate with less conservative undecideds.

Awesome!! Thanks Gen. Powell. :patriot: