Kristol: Powell Will Endorse Obama

Weekly Standard Editor Bill Kristol told FOX Thursday that former Secretary of State Colin Powell will endorse Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention.

“He may well give a speech at the Democratic convention explaining his endorsement of Obama. For whatever reason I think he has decided he’s going to endorse Obama,” Kristol said citing sources. “This is not an absolute done deal, but these people are very confident that Powell will endorse Obama.”

Kristol added that Powell’s speech will occur Wednesday, the same night as Obama’s vice presidential selection and former President Bill Clinton.

“The Obama people are quietly trying to line up a pretty strong convention,” Kristol said. “I think the Obama campaign shouldn