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Powell Blasts GOP's 'Dark Vein of Intolerance'

Former general says GOP needs to take a look at its relationship with minorities

By Polly Davis Doig, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 13, 2013 12:33 PM CST

(Newser) – If you wanted to know Colin Powell's thoughts on just about anything, today was your day: Appearing on Meet the Press, the former secretary of state covered topics ranging from gun control to torture, but seemed to take particular issue with his own Republican... Read full story »

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Powell Blasts GOP's 'Dark Vein of Intolerance'

Former general says GOP needs to take a look at its relationship with minorities

gun control • Republican Party • Colin Powell • Sunday morning talk shows • assault weapon ban • Zero Dark Thirty

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