Title: A Ray Of Election Hope

Url: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/20/us/politics/20campaign.html?ref=us

Body: But the events Sunday, taken together, dealt another dispiriting setback to Republicans, particularly since Mr. Powell is a longtime friend of Mr. McCain’s and even donated to his campaign. “Powell is a glass of warm milk and a cookie for those who can’t sleep worrying about the lack of experience of a President Obama,” said Alex Castellanos, a Republican strategist.