Guys, as far as race goes, I knew this would be introduced as an issue. I believe General Powell justified his position in his statement that accompanied the endorsement, and race was not a factor.
Personally, if I beleived in John McCain, I would hav eno problem voting for him over Obama. I know many of you think that I am racially motivated, and I can say that you are wrong. There is a handfull of black political figures that couldn't get a vote from me if there livelihood depended on it ...... i.e. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Sheila Jackson Lee, just to name a few. These people have proven themselves to be opportunists time and time again, so I have no use for them or their agendas.
In everything give Obama a chance, a fair chance.
And even though I don't know him personally, Colin Powell is a man of too much integrity to be racially motivated or motivated by potential gain.
What would be worng with Obama utilizing Colin Powell for advice or guidance? WE ALL agree that Colin Powell has significant credentials. What is so wrong with someone trying to surround themselves with people of knowledge and integrity? I think that is a true measurement of a man of humility, knowing when you need someone around you with a better knowledge of a certain subject than yourself.
I am sure he would seek guidance from Condeleeza Rice as well.