Powell Blasts Negative Campaigning, Backs Obama

He also expressed concern about the direction of his party, and he passionately criticized his fellow Republicans for what they've been saying about Obama — for example, that he's a Muslim.
"Well, the correct answer is, 'He's not a Muslim, he's a Christian — he's always been a Christian.' But the really right answer is, 'What if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country?'
"The answer's no, that's not America. ... Yet I have heard senior members of my own party drop the suggestion he's a Muslim and he might be associated with terrorists. This is not the way we should be doing it in America," Powell said.

Powell Blasts Negative Campaigning, Backs Obama
Powell Endorses Obama, Criticizes GOP's Tone

Powell Endorses Obama, Reflecting Fractures in GOP -- WSJ