Powell may seek the Republican nomination for president.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: October 22, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Powell will seek the Republican nomination for president.

There is still time for Powell to decide otherwise; he may do so for personal reasons, including his wife's health. But numerous political sources inside the draft-Powell movement and the Republican Party believe that the retired general will enter the fray in time to join the Florida Republican straw poll Nov. 18, or at least by Thanksgiving _ to meet the December filing deadline for the New Hampshire primary.

A Powell candidacy would not be a cakewalk, despite the apparent weakness of the Republican field. To win the ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Powell team gathers to decide on a run
; ...Contract with America." Powell associates said they believed...the presidential race if Powell got in. Unlike some Republicans...not spoken out against a Powell candidacy. The dynamic between Powell and Gingrich could be a...Republicans react to a possible Powell candidacy. ...
Powell still noncommittal, but volunteers hope for a run
; ...organizational meeting of the Draft Powell committee. A Globe poll...voters in New Hampshire, Powell was the preference of 20...35 percent. Nationwide, Powell is viewed favorably by...most visible booster of a Powell candidacy is former Massachusetts...committee; its members want ...
Powell Tantalizes With Political Potential; Virginians in Both Parties Like Idea of Senate Bid, but General Hasn't Said He'll Run
; ...potential hero? Colin L. Powell. The popular former chairman...figure Oliver L. North, Powell has the re'sume' of a rescuer...hinterlands." And why not? Powell, like Robb, is schooled...and grudges to settle. Powell could not be reached for...spokesman, talk about a Powell candidacy ...
Conservatives Fire Away at Powell's Possible Bid; Leading Republican Figures Attack Retired General's Character and Military Background
; ...message to Colin L. Powell: not in our back...off a possible Powell candidacy for the GOP presidential...and threatening Powell, then dismissing...letter of support. Powell's critics said...immediate response from Powell. One leading movement...favorably about a Powell ...
Powell -- not just another politician For Powell to be a magnet for hope, there must be, if not despair, at least disgust. For Powell to be a healing president, there has to be disease. For Powell to be a force for getting things done, there has to be inaction.
; ...despair, at least disgust. For Powell to be a healing president, there has to be disease. For Powell to be a force for getting...later on the assumption that Powell doesn't become just another...Until this is known, a Powell candidacy will have an inescapable...that the rationale for a ...
Activists on right unite to oppose Powell candidacy
; ...is far from clear whether the groups could affect Powell's chances, they might be able to orchestrate a direct-ma...Newt Gingrich of Georgia has spoken favorably about Powell getting into the race, although he has expressed concern about whether Powell supports the Contract with America. While the ...
Expectations grow in GOP for a Powell candidacy
; ...said Jeremiah Cole of the Cambridge-based Draft Powell for President. Peggy Cifrino, an assistant to Powell, said he has not made a decision and has not set a...reserve time to consider his options. On Tuesday, Powell has canceled a Boston speech slated for the Nov. 6...Association. Meanwhile, the ...
Colin Powell Candidacy For Real: Chair Confirms
; ...Reporter 09-07-1995 Colin Powell Candidacy For Real: Chair Confirms...the Exploratory Draft Colin Powell for President Committee, confesses...is convinced that General Powell is running for the Republican...be more sooner than later. Powell is days away from launching...
Colin Powell Candidacy Speculated, Anticipated
; ...Sentinel 09-13-1995 Colin Powell Candidacy Speculated, Anticipated. Burrell...the Exploratory Draft Colin Powell for President Committee, confesses...is convinced that General Powell is running for the Republican...be much sooner than later. Powell is days away from launching...
Gingrich Frets Over Powell GOP Candidacy
; ...a more complicated view of a Powell candidacy and still does not want to enter...fears within the party that a Powell candidacy could blunt the House revolution...Republicans toward a possible Powell candidacy. But Gingrich's musings might...