Colin Powell is that rare individual who, though not always agreed with, commands admiration and respect from nearly everyone with whom he interacts. Name another person in recent times whose advice and support have been sought by both Democrats and Republicans. Currently the Secretary of State in George W. Bush's cabinet, he was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under George Bush Senior and was courted as a running mate to Bill Clinton during the 1992 presidential elections. He transcends party lines.