Powell is still highly regarded and respected by many Americas so, as far as endorsements matter, it is probably a bit more meaningful than most endorsements.
Equally important to his endorsing Obama was Powell's harsh attack of the McCain campaign tactics and his concern about the shift of the Republican party to a far right social agenda combined with dangerous xenophobic sentiments. IMO, that reinforces those same concerns of the still undecided swing voters.
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Limbaugh is now trying to make Powell's endorsement a racial issue:
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"Rush Limbaugh suggested Powell's move was very much related to Obama's status as the first African-American with a chance to become president."
"'Secretary Powell says his endorsement is not about race,' Limbaugh wrote in an email. 'OK, fine. I am now researching his past endorsements to see if I can find all the inexperienced, very liberal, white candidates he has endorsed. I'll let you know what I come up with.'"
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