John Sununu says Colin Powell has endorsed Barack Obama not on the issues, but because they’re both black.
“Frankly when you take a look at Colin Powell whether that’s an endorsement based on issues or whether he’s got a slightly different reason for preferring President Obama,” Sununu told CNN.
“What reason would that be?” asked host Piers Morgan.
“Well, I think when you have somebody of your own race that you’re proud of being President of the United States, I applaud Colin for standing with him,” responded Sununu.
Can we agree that Sununu’s conclusions about Powell reveal his motives more than Powell’s? It’s safe to assume that Sununu supports Mitt Romney, not “based on issues,” but because they’re both white.
I hope the media spend the day asking various white Romney surrogates and endorsers if they support Romney primarily because they share same skin color. (Not, Boehner. He’s orange.)
Oh, and it would also be nice to follow up with Powell and give him an further opportunity to detail his differences with Romney on the issues.
In the meantime, we’re left to ponder how in the world John Sununu rose to such a place of prominence that he could so sully the national discourse.
If you think for a second that Sununu doesn’t speak for the campaign, note that he accused Powell of endorsing while black while sitting in a Romney office.
Good post, but I think that in his interview with CBS Powell did outline his reasons for opposing Romney. (Reuters coverage here.)
But, Sununu attack gives reason to media to have Powell make and remake his case.
he should appoint Sununu US ambassador to Kenya (and give him another “U” – he’s earned it).
He’s been Romney’s most reliable surrogate on racial terms. He’s the one, after the Denver debate, who said Obama is lazy and wouldn’t do better in the other debates because you can’t do better “if you’re not that smart.” How’d that one turn out for you?
I wrote the Globe and said I won’t be buying the paper as long as they give op-ed space to someone who so regularly attacks the President of the United States on such thinly veiled racial grounds. At this rate, given the Globe’s coverage of things, I don’t think I’ll be missing much.
Agree with sean-roche that it’s great for Powell to get a chance to reiterate his case. It was so thorough, so damning and delivered so calmly, I would be using it as a primer on why to vote Obama over Romney.
John Sununu, of all people, describing Obama as “not that smart”? Awesome.
Are the hiring managers at the Globe all from NY? That might explain why they don’t know Sununu well. Those of us who’ve lived through his NH governorship and later idiocy with Republican administrations in Washington do know him. He’s such a buffoon.
The comment immediately below mine points out that the Globe Sununu is Jr. So you can skip that part of my comment. Senior is still a buffoon.
Is Sununu jr. Other than that there is no difference.
thought it was the same guy. The opinions expressed are pretty much the same. Now feel kinda silly. But someone’s laughing at me on Morrissey Blvd. today.
Sununu Jr was also a Senator from NH for 1 term. Fun fact!
I’m stumped.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1357934/Colin-Powell-lied-used-George-Bush-add-credibility-invasion-Iraq.html
it is unclear to me what point you are trying to make here.
is my thought.
Knows he was used by Bush and so supports the guy who ends the mess.
I think Powell sincerely cares about foreign policy and national defense. He understands both pretty well, though I would probably differ with his ideological take on things. He knows John McCain is an idiot on both topics. Powell knows from experience that the current GOP guys are nuts, knows they’re dangerous, and doesn’t want to see them in charge again. Obama is the Eisenhower Republican that Powell wants to see in charge.
Romney shares many nonconservative foreign policy advisors from the Bush admin. As did McCain. Powell holds a legitimate grudge for how he was used.
Thank you.
Soledad O’Brien, John Sununu Have Wild Shouting Match About Medicare (VIDEO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/14/soledad-obrien-john-sununu_n_1776283.html
At the time I thought John Sunnunu was just some goto rightwing guy. I was stunned to learn that such a caustic individual is co-chair of the Romney campaign.
Gary Johnson?
At this time, I don’t think he will win.
I am little surprised. But hey, that’s what I like about you. You’re like trying to nail Jello to the wall!
is informative and his knee doesn’t jerk like some.
Have a good weekend!