Politico
Last August, at a time when McCain's campaign was sagging, Colin Powell cut a $2,300 check.
His spokeswoman stressed at the time that it did not constitute an endorsement, noting that Powell and McCain were longtime friends.
That same spokeswoman, along with Powell himself, were equally quick to note today that the former Secretary of State would not be appearing at the Democratic convention.
This does not mean that he may not ultimately endorse Obama, of course.
More broadly, it's fascinating, that two of McCain's allies and fellow Vietnam vets, Chuck Hagel and Colin Powell, are remaining on the sidelines.
Both, it seems, respect McCain too much to dishonor him by appearing at his opponent's convention (as Hagel's office announced yesterday)
But both also are concerned enough about the Bush administration, the war and perhaps McCain's ties to the two that they also have yet to get behind their friend.
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