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Lexington: The rise of the Obamacons

Oct. 23, 2008
A striking number of conservatives are planning to vote for ObamaIN “W.”, his biopic about his Yale classmate, Oliver Stone details Colin Powell’s agonies during George Bush’s first term. Throughout the film Mr Powell repeatedly raises doubts about the...
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HONG KONG, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell says he isn't interested in serving in President-elect Barack Obama's administration if asked.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Ken Duberstein, who served as chief of staff for former President Ronald Reagan, says he will vote for Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Conservative talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh Monday defended his remark that Colin Powell endorsed Democrat Barack Obama simply because of race.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Colin Powell's backing of Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama pits him against his son, ex-Federal Communications Commission chief Michael Powell.
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Obama says Powell would have role in D.C.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Former Secretary of State Colin Powell would have a role in an Obama administration, the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate said Monday.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell Sunday endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on national TV.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is widely expected Sunday to denounce the personal attacks against Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
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Powell undecided in U.S. presidential race

Powell undecided in U.S. presidential race

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Josh Powell signs with Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Free-agent forward Josh Powell has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, his fifth NBA team, as he prepares for his fourth season in the league.

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch