Star Power

It seems many of you have also forgotten that Oprah's viewers are not only mostly white, but also the upper middle class. Obama doesn't support the agenda of this group, so what good does it do for her to support him when the majority of her viewers are Republicans. Also, to Coollady, the first lady does not handle even an eighth of the politcal responsibility and decision making on a day to day basis that the president does. Just because Hilary lived in the White House doesn't mean she is ready to be president. Hell, she didn't even know her husband was having an affair! If we are going for relatives here, we might as well put Chelsea in. This whole thing is ridiculous. It is a waste of time for non-political figures to endorse candidates. Any one with sense would ignore it.

I love Oprah as do most people...and I think Obama is a good man, but his time has not yet come...he can't win the Presidency with or without Oprah. In addition I am sad to see that Oprah would do this for the first black man to run for President. She should donate to his campaign, and voice her support for him, but going on the campaign trail with him is over the top.

Please! Oprah is so obsessed with her "power" she has lost touch. It is most obvious when she gives away all her favorite things (which I am sure companies donate and she doesn't pay for). She revels and glows in the "worship" that her devotees give her. Whats next, Saint Oprah so we can pray to her? Anyway, anyone she endorses surely loses my vote and I hold no value in her opinions. Obama may be fine but if he thinks it will take OPRAH to get a win, he's from the same planet she is.

I watched the first Iowa event live on C-SPAN and thought Obama was magnificent. I do not in any way think Oprah outshone Obama. Oprah is unique in this culture - there is no one else like her. She was genuine and sincere in her intro. She movingly explained why she supports Obama. And when Obama spoke he quickly and convincingly made clear why Oprah - and so many others - are flocking to his campaign. He inspires people. He moves people. Part of that is his thoughtful, quiet nature - he is not" Mr. Razzimitazz", but rather a soft-spoken, brilliant thinker - very reminiscent of Robert Kennedy. As to the "mantra" being put forth by many in the media that the Hillary vs. Obama contest pits "experience vs. change", I just want someone to explain what all this so-called experience is that Hillary has over Obama. Yes, she was First Lady - but she failed completely at the one official government task she was given - reforming health care. As a Senator, what has she done that is so note-worthy, other than side with George Bush on Iraq and Iran? I think both she and Obama - and Edwards, for that matter - have legislative experience. (Abraham Lincoln served only ONE two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives - plus time in the Illinois State legislature - before becoming president) What IS important is how they make decisions. Obama took a huge risk in 2002 by coming out against going to war in Iraq. That took great courage, and shows that he is a thinker and a man of conviction. So the "mantra" part about "change" is true - he is a breath of fresh air and a distinct change from most politicians. I think Obama is going to win this thing!! Jane, Cary, NC

So, it looks as though everyone seems to care more about skin color and celebrity endorsment than what Obama's actual political platform is. "Well if Oprah is endorsing him then I'm not voting for him!" What a great outlook this country's voters have. And you're right, Oprah is just as average as the rest of us, because we all know how to creat a multi-million dollar industry out of ourselves and build schools for children in Africa. American voters, do you even know what Obama's stance is on women's rights,abortion, gay marriage, the war on terror? No, you don't because you pay way too much attention to the fact that he's black and Oprah is on his side. Your vote counts just as much as Oprah's vote does, only she is doing something to support her candidate. What are you doing to support yours?

For those who state that Oprah's only endorsing Obama because he???s black, if she indeed only sees things in black and white, why don???t we hear her singing the praises of Dr. Condi Rice? Or better yet, why didn't Oprah endorse Rev. Sharpton in 04. By her own admission she's voted for as many Republicans and Democrats. Like Aretha says, ya???ll need to THINK!

Comment: I haven't seen 1/10th of the skepticism from Chuck Norris's endorsement of Huckabee as I see from the Oprah Obama endorsement. That just proves my point. Chuck Norris is an international figure who has also reached an iconic status. Please explain to me why there hasn't been ANYONE claiming that Chuck is supporting Huckabee because he is a white man or he is a former christian televangelist, or he is from arkansas. Why can you just accept the fact that Chuck Norris just believes in what Huckabee stands for and yet you have a problem with Oprah? You are uncomfortable with a black woman supporting a black man because of your own issues with race and your own fickle baseless assumptions about what Oprah stands for. Besides race, Obama and Oprah have ONE THING in common. The vast majority of their followers are white. They both relate to the majority of Americans because although they value their cultural roots they relate to every American. You see two black people and automatically think it is just about race when their message is about a new America. Shame on you.

If Oprah's intelligence was so "average" Coollady, why is she so rich, successful and influencial? Your comment shows how below average YOUR intelligence is, because it's not about black or white anymore, it's about green. And Oprah's reputation speaks for itself, she deals with the rainbow sister, and not Obama because he's black, it's because we americans want change, and he symbolizes a new, transparent america.