Top news article of the day, perhaps of the weekend, is the endorsement of Senator Barack Obama by General Colin Powell.

More to follow when I wake up in the morning, for now, the video feed from MSNBC:

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General Colin Powell’s (retired) endorsement of Barack Obama came just as expected over the weekend, a detrimental setback to the McCain campaign. In the seven minute long interview with NBC’s Tom Brokaw, Powell dissects the reasoning that went into his decision, a clearly thought out and well analyzed decision.

Citing Governor Palin’s lack of experience and apparent inability to perform the duties of the Presidency, if called upon, “which is the job of the Vice President” Powell states, and a clear confusion with regards how to handle the current economic situation our country faces, Powell found himself troubled with the task of voting for his party’s elected candidate.

Powell points out that Obama has displayed “a steadiness, an intellectual curiosity, a depth of knowledge, and an approach to looking at problems like this, picking a Vice President that is ready to be President on day one.” Obama has shown intellectual vigor throughout his campaign, and is displaying a professionalism worthy of the Presidency. His campaign has grown and his future cabinet promises to be one that offers hope, change, and a brighter future.

Powell’s endorsement marks a huge accomplishment for Barack Obama, something he has clearly earned through his campaigning and display of qualification. Surely this is not sitting well with the McCain camp.

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