Colin Powell splits with son over White House race

Former-Secretary of State Colin Powell's endorsement of Sen Barack Obama (D-IL) has put him at odds with his own son, former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell. Michael Powell served as a policy adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney during former President George H.W. Bush's administration, when Cheney held the position of Defense secretary. He is a surrogate for Sen John McCain (R-AZ) and represents the GOP nominee on the campaign trail. If McCain becomes president he could appoint Powell the younger to several administration positions.