Will Media Notice Powell Defended Bush and Agreed with Cheney?
It seems a metaphysical certitude that in the wake of Colin Powell’s appearance on “Face the Nation” Sunday, most media outlets will pay great attention to the former Secretary of State’s response to what Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh have said about his questionable Party allegiance.
Here are some of the early headlines:
* Powell Still a Republican, Despite Party Differences — New York Times
* Powell to Republicans: Listen to moderates, too — Associated Press
* Powell Takes on Cheney, Limbaugh in Battle for Republican Party — Bloomberg
Unfortunately, in their fascination with conflict, the press could miss the most interesting part of this interview when Powell defended what George W. Bush did after the 9/11 attacks (video embedded below the fold with partial transcript, relevant section at 12:20):
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