Nail in the Coffin?

"It's not easy me to disappoint Senator McCain as I have this morning," said former Secretary of State Colin Powell of his recent endorsement for Democratic Senator Barack Obama. Powell, a Republican, is the first African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and has served in three presidential administrations. A highly popular figure, Powell was once touted as a possible presidential candidate at one point in his illustrious career. 

Powell, who was torn between supporting McCain or Obama, endorsed Obama this morning citing concern over McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as VP, the narrow attacks on Obama's faith, and belief that change is needed for America and Obama is that man. 

While this endorsement probably won't have as much of an effect on the election as Democrats hope for, it is definitely a blow to Republican morale as the days wind down. Senator McCain has made up some ground in the past week,  but still faces an uphill battle this election.