The last topic that Tim asked Powell on MTP was about his chat with Barack Obama on foreign policy. Colin admitted to meeting with Obama twice on policy issues and said he happens to know a lot of people---so---that explains it. He left open the door to get back into political life, but wouldn't give an endorsent to anyone at this time. When Russert asked about his support for a Republican presidential nominee, he said...

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Powell: I'm going to support the best person I can find who will lead this country for the eight years beginning in January 2009.

Russert: Of any party?

Powell: The best person I can find.

There you go...