Not really a big surprise. http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/25/politics/colin-powell-hillary-clinton-endorsement/ Colin Powell says he's voting for Clinton (CNN)Former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday he'll vote for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, a high-profile snub of his party's standard-bearer, Donald Trump. Powell, who also served in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, backed President Barack Obama in both the 2008 and 2012 campaigns. He announced his plan to a Long Island group during a luncheon. The announcement was confirmed by Powell's chief of staff, Peggy Cifrino. Aides informed Clinton of Powell's support after her early-voting rally Tuesday afternoon in Florida. She is grateful for his support, one aide said. The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has had tough words for both major party candidates. Hacked emails released in September showed Powell strongly condemning Trump, labeling him a "national disgrace and an international pariah." At the time, an aide to Powell said the emails were "accurate" but declined further comment. Powell and Clinton, meanwhile, have had an at-times difficult relationship. He repeatedly pushed back against reports over the summer suggesting that he might have given Clinton the idea to use a private email account as secretary of state, telling media outlets in August that "her people are trying to pin it on me." Despite Powell's support for the Democratic presidential nominee in the last three cycles, he insisted in September 2015 that he was still a Republican. "I'm still a Republican because I believe in a strong defense, because I believe in the entrepreneurial spirit that is so typical of the Republican Party in the past," Powell said at the time. "But," he continued, "I'm having difficulty with the party now." Clinton has earned the support of other high-profile Republicans, including former Sen. Larry Pressler, Sally Bradshaw (who was a senior adviser on Jeb Bush's campaign) and Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman and ex-Reagan political director Frank Lavin. And according to sources, George H.W. Bush said he will vote for Clinton. CNN's Jeff Zeleny contributed to this report.
I have a feeling the GOP crossover for Clinton is going to be substantial this election. We already see it in early voting in GA. GOP women are breaking huge for her.
The 1980's called: they want their foreign policy back. Clinton says no-fly zone over Syria would require Russian cooperation So what does happen when the US shoots down a Russian plane?
Hillary will probably invite Donald to dinner (at the whitehouse) after the election and have a good laugh.
That's a fancy way of saying we can't do a no-fly zone in Syria without engaging in a hegemonic war with Russia.
A great deal of conservative women who haven't been openly supporting Clinton are going to be voting for her once they are alone in that booth.
The 1980's called: they want their foreign policy back. Britain, U.S. sending planes, troops to deter Russia in the east I find it scary how easily manipulated are Obama supporters. Four years ago they were jeering with approval at his comments against Romney. Now they embrace the prospect of war.
4 years ago Russia wasn't desperate with their economy in shambles. Russia's military isn't strong, they just have a lot of nukes and Europe is very nervous of their aggression.
The 1880's telegraphed: they want their justice system back. U.N. body calls on Saudi Arabia to end laws allowing executions of children Sounds about time to accept another $20 million from these fine upstanding folk. I mean, I too always crackup with laughter on national television when I hear about gays being thrown from buildings.
Russia's GDP is significantly less than Texas a single US state -- their military and economy is very weak -- they pose no threat.
As someone else mentioned, you would rather have the Saudis who are doing these things keep their money, rather than getting that money out of their hands into a charitable organization that will use their money to help get support, medicine, and food to children with AIDS who are in need? I think the better idea is to get more money out of their hands and into the hands of a foundation that will use it for good.
