Tag: Colin Powell

Colin Powell Slams Trump – “Hasn’t he read the First Amendment?” – Video

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell were interviewed by Fareed Zakari on CNN on Sunday, and although both had very important views on where this country is going, Colin Powell has some pointed words on Donald Trump and his leadership style. When Fareed asked if Trump can be a “moral leader for… Continue reading Colin Powell Slams Trump – “Hasn’t he read the First Amendment?” – Video

Colin Powell Explains Why The Iran Deal is “a pretty good deal” – Video

When you think of today’s Republican, you certainly will not think of Colin Powell. He has bucked his party on most major issues today – when his fellow Republicans make it their duty to go against everything President Obama is for, Powell has done the complete opposite, putting politics aside and supporting the president’s policies… Continue reading Colin Powell Explains Why The Iran Deal is “a pretty good deal” – Video

Colin Powell Endorses a Single Payer Healthcare System

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has waded into the health care debate with a broad endorsement of the kind of universal health plan found in Europe, Canada and South Korea. “I am not an expert in health care, or Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, or however you choose to describe it, but I… Continue reading Colin Powell Endorses a Single Payer Healthcare System

Powell Warns Republicans – Your Voter Suppression Laws Will Backfire

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday predicted that Republican attempts to pass voter ID laws would “backfire” by energizing minorities to vote them out of office. Powell took aim at efforts on the state legislature level to require that people show photo identification to vote. “These kinds of procedures that are being put… Continue reading Powell Warns Republicans – Your Voter Suppression Laws Will Backfire

Unlike The Average Republican, Colin Powell Calls Zimmerman’s Verdict “Questionable”

Why Colin Powell still label himself a Republican is beyond my understanding. In yet another vast contrast between him and his party, Powell is siding with the majority of sensible Americans, calling out the injustice of the George Zimmerman verdict. WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says the jury verdict that freed… Continue reading Unlike The Average Republican, Colin Powell Calls Zimmerman’s Verdict “Questionable”

Colin Powell To Bill O’Reilly – “Why Are You Only Seeing Me As An African American?”

Retired General and former Secretary of State Colin Powell, went on the Fox News Network on Tuesday and was interviewed by Bill O’ Reilly. Powell, and outspoken Republican who voted for President Obama in 2008 and 2012, was asked by the host to defend his voting record for the Democratic president. “What is it that… Continue reading Colin Powell To Bill O’Reilly – “Why Are You Only Seeing Me As An African American?”

Colin Powell – “Republicans Have An Identity Problem” And “They Look Down On Minorities.”

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell went on NBC’s Meet The Press today, and a discussion on today’s Republican party ensued. During the interview, NBC’s David Gregory asked Powell why he continued to consider himself a Republican after supporting President Obama in 2008 and 2012 and taking moderate policy positions. Powell replied; “I think the… Continue reading Colin Powell – “Republicans Have An Identity Problem” And “They Look Down On Minorities.”

The Colin Powell Ad For President Obama’s Re-Election

Recently, Republican Colin Powell endorsed President Obama for a second term. After his endorsement, Mr. Powell received the usual backlash from the Republicans and the praise from Democrats. And he received an ad from the Obama Team. Here it is, in Colin Powell’s own words when he made his endorsement.

Former Republican Secretary Of State Colin Powell Endorses President Obama… Again!

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Thursday endorsed President Barack Obama for reelection. “I voted for him in 2008, and I plan to stick with him in 2012,” Powell said on CBS’s “This Morning.” “I’ll be voting for he and for Vice President Joe Biden next month.” One of the most coveted endorsements remaining… Continue reading Former Republican Secretary Of State Colin Powell Endorses President Obama… Again!

Colin Powell – The Teaparty’s Position Is Not Helping America

Colin Powell, the Secretary of State during the Bush administration and one of the only sane Republicans remaining in America, has some advise for his fellow Americans -do not vote for anyone representing the Teaparty! “The Tea Party point of view of ‘no compromise whatsoever’ is not a point of view that will eventually produce… Continue reading Colin Powell – The Teaparty’s Position Is Not Helping America