General Colin Powell was not only a successful military soldier, but also politician, diplomat, and statesman. In the 1995s, he was a presidential icon and considered the most trusted man in the United States. The author of this book, Jeffrey J. Matthews, wrote, “The Republicans, including some stalwart conservatives, also wanted Powell on board in any way they could entice him: as a governor, a senator, as vice president, or even president.” Countless journalists had imagined him as a presidential candidate, one who would be supported by both Republican and Democratic voters. This is rare for a candidate who gets support from both parties. U.S. News & World Report had published the cover story “Colin Powell Superstar: From Pentagon to the White House?” But Powell resisted. When he became the frontrunner in preliminary presidential election polls, he announced, “Ultimately, I had to look deep into my own soul, standing aside from the expectations and enthusiasms of othe...
Life is beautiful, and also..., simple.