I'm with you on feeling towards Colin Powell - I lost respect for him when he carried The Decider's water to the UN and waited until he wanted to SELL his book before admitting he was wrong. I do, however, see his endorsement as possibly influencing military voters/military retiree voters - both of which are a big group in VA and FL. It might also influence undecided voters. I was struck at how critical Powell was of the Repub presidential candidate's divisive campaign AND his choice of Palin for veep...He is dead on!