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The rumor floating about is that if Bush is re-elected Colin Powell won't serve a second term. Comments?:):)

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=s ... 6_2003aug3

As far as I am concerned, this will remain "unconfirmed" until either President Bush or Secretary of State Powell issues a statement to that effect.

Oh yes, this is just a rumor but a power struggle has been ongoing between Powell and Rumsfeld. Its my opinion that Powell is just playing the good solider and going along with some policies he doesn't agree with. I wouldn't be surprised though if Bush does win that Colin Powell decides not to serve:):0. Just my opinion of course:)

ameriwx2003 wrote:Oh yes, this is just a rumor but a power struggle has been ongoing between Powell and Rumsfeld. Its my opinion that Powell is just playing the good solider and going along with some policies he doesn't agree with. I wouldn't be surprised though if Bush does win that Colin Powell decides not to serve:):0. Just my opinion of course:)

I guess that anything is possible. I know that there have been power struggles between him & Rumsfeld inparticular, so I guess it wouldn't really surprise me.

According to MSNBC this morning, Powell promised his wife he would only serve one term within the Bush presidency. I guess this has been common knowledge for a while now.

This would probably open the door for Condoleeza Rice to become Sec. of State, a stepping stone to who believe will be the first black and female president of the United States.

I agree, I think Condi has the inside track for sec of state also:):)

wx247 wrote:According to MSNBC this morning, Powell promised his wife he would only serve one term within the Bush presidency. I guess this has been common knowledge for a while now.

This would probably open the door for Condoleeza Rice to become Sec. of State, a stepping stone to who believe will be the first black and female president of the United States.

I didn't know that, but there have been alot of people that have served various Presidents that have done this too.

first otherwise this is all moot.

Steve

Aslkahuna wrote:first otherwise this is all moot.

Steve

This is true Steve.

It is nothing but pure gossip and is not true. he denounced it.

Powell denied the report in an interview with Radio Sawa, a U.S. government station broadcasting to the Middle East.

Yes, I heard that also:)::). Of course, you had to expect he would denounce it anyways:):)

He made an obligation to his wife to serve only one term. It has nothing to do with the Bush administration. The Washington Post strikes again.

The way I read Powell's comments he's denying the whole story including the one about the promise to his wife. The only thing I've seen is that he promised his wife he wouldn't become a Presidential candidate in the previous election.

Well. I guess we will know for sure sometime after Bush gets re-elected. assuming he does of course:):)

mf_dolphin wrote:The way I read Powell's comments he's denying the whole story including the one about the promise to his wife. The only thing I've seen is that he promised his wife he wouldn't become a Presidential candidate in the previous election.

Well I was close right?

Ameriwx.... I get the feeling you do not like Bush very much.

Lindaloo. No its not that I don't like Bush. The man faces alot of problems. I will admit though I liked his father more:):) Plus any president is an easy target to pick on it seems anymore:):)

ameriwx2003 wrote:Lindaloo. No its not that I don't like Bush. The man faces alot of problems. I will admit though I liked his father more:):) Plus any president is an easy target to pick on it seems anymore:):)

So true about any President being an easy target. He faces these problems however, because of Clinton's inability to handle foreign policy. And as far as being a weak President, that is just laughable. Bush is far from weak. IMO, he does not take any bologney.

Lindaloo. yes I agree Bill Clintons handling of foreign policy didn't excite me either but then again this is not all Bill Clintons fault. Alot of the foreign policy issues we face have been set in motion many years ago:):):)

We need to see how this all plays out, but I think Colin Powell is a much needed necessity to the Bush Administration and the Republican party...representing moderation. It's easy to see the conflict between Rumsfeld and Powell...they are dramatically different personalities.

Perhaps he's clearing the way for a run for the Presidency! Stranger things have happened on Capitol Hill. I would have voted for him last time around.

I would vote for Colin Powell!!