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Predicting the Powell Endorsement of Obama

Campaign Spot claims that Powell endorsing McCain would actually be "an enormous upset" for Obama, because the writing on the wall is that he'll endorse Obama.

Right now, Powell's going to be largely, if not primarily, remembered as the man who sold the Iraq war at the United Nations. When Powell passes on, a reference to "showcasing erroneous intelligence about weapons of mass destruction that were not found in Iraq" will crop up no later than the third sentence in his obituary.

It's hard to believe that's how he wants to be remembered, demonized by nearly half the country and most of the world's elites as "Bush's enabler."

But if Powell endorses Obama, it will not only be a PR and momentum bonanza for the Democratic nominee, but the retired general will be touted as the man who put his credibility on the line for Obama.

Hmm. I need to think about this more, but it's almost persuasive enough that I'll put some money on Powell to endorse Obama on Intrade.

Full post as published by Expressio Unius on July 02, 2008 (boomark / email).