Given McCain's hate-filled campaign stops I think Powell and Hagel should just endorse Obama

[Mike Daniels]

and put an end to this charade.

I have a feeling that if those two just came out and said that in light of McCain's behavior they now have decided to publically endorse Obama that you'd see a flood of people abandon McCain for good.

I know it won't happen but I can dream.

[leftist.]

1. Hagel has already endorsed him hasn't he?

As for Powell he really should stop sitting on the fence at this point, I agree with you. It won't mean anything to DU'ers of course but that endorsement will be important to some independents.

[orestes]

2. Hagel's wife endorsed Obama, not Hagel himself

[Mike Daniels]

5. Correct, it was his wife. Hagel has decided to sit this one out

Given that he's retiring next year I really don't understand his unwillingness to commit. It's obvious that his refusal to endore McCain is pretty much a vote of no confidence as is and he went on Obama's European junket.

[leftist.]

7. Thank you for the clarification.

I'm certain when he goes into the ballet box he's pulling for Obama, but I see your point - an official endorsement would help a lot.

[alsame]

3. His wife did. I don't think Chuck has endorsed yet.

[Inuca]

4. He didn't. He just said

that Biden being chosen as VP is good for Obama and good for America.

[CitizenPatriot]

6. Powell is on his way, or so I heard through the grapevine. nt

[orestes]

8. Ive been hearing that since before the 1st debate

I think it was Kristol who started that rumor. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

[CitizenPatriot]

9. I heard it from on high. :-) nt

[AlinPA]

10. Powell donated to McCain. He is a loyal soldier who lied about WMDs and

is committed to the republican party. No way he will endorse Obama.

[CitizenPatriot]

11. well, many say he was set up and feels very betrayed by bush

I don't think it's as simple as it appears, but we'll see.

It doesn't matter either way; Obama will win!

[damonm]

12. Hagel came damned close to condemning the mcCain ads...

http://crooksandliars.com/2008/07/28/chuck-hagel-on-mccain-attack-ad-hes-treading-on-some-very-thin-ground-here