Politico reports that retired General Colin Powell believes that President Obama needs to do a better job of connecting with Americans, especially where unemployment is concerned. Mr. Powell, a Republican, (in)famously endorsed Obama over John McCain in 2008.Mr. Powell said on Sunday of his former endorsee:...Obama needs to change his approach in the White House because voters are feeling overwhelmed by sweeping new laws that expand the scope of government. Notwithstanding this rational analysis, Mr. Powell continues to believe in Obama as "a transformational figure", and has continued to meet with the president since his election.Nevertheless, Powell said, he still considers himself a Republican. "Yes, why shouldn't I?" Powell said Sunday, adding that he hasn't thought about leaving the party. "I still think that there is a need for a two-party system," Powell said. "And that the Republican Party still has strength in it. It has strength with...(Read Full Post)