Current Event week #1

My current event is about Colin Powell’s recent announcement stating he is backing up the democratic candidate, Barrack Obama. He is the most prominent Republican to endorse Barrack Obama, crossing party lines to declare Obama a “transformational” figure. At first Powell supported McCain and considered him a friend, but McCain’s “unsure” response to the ongoing economic crisis and his selection of a running mate who is not ready to be president of the United States. Powell, along with millions of other Americans, are amazed by Obama’s ability to inspire, the inclusive nature of his campaign, his reaching out all across America, who he is and his rhetorical abilities, his style and his substance, which is why they want him to become president. Obama says he is “beyond honored and deeply humbled to have the support of a great soldier, a great statesman, and a great American.” McCain responded by saying he was pleased to have the endorsement of four other former Republican secretaries of state, and said he had a “respectful disagreement” with Powell over his assertion that Obama is ready to lead the country. Powell’s support for Obama comes as no surprise to many people. It is not that he is black and so is Obama, it’s that Obama is the better candidate.