Star Power

Unless there are other television personalities that are willing to enter the mix I think that there should be rules to prevent Oprah Winfrey from using her brand to publically endorse Obama. It is impossible to separate the 2 once you have rung the bell.

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.

The sad thing is that we all know Hillary lacks ethics and character to be president, but the backlash against Bush is so strong that we would vote for her anyway. Then there is Obama, we want someone else, we want to support him, we all remember that stirring speach at the convention. Unfortunately, we have also gotten to know the real Obama, which pales in comparison to the hope.

ONCE AGAIN why are people acting like this is the first time a celebrity has endorsed a candidate. And in terms of a candidate being elected on who they know. RIGHT NOW we have a vice president who is the former CEO of Halliburton and a president who is president only because his DADDY was president. Corporate interests have a lot more influence on who has been getting elected in the past then a celebrity endorsement or two. It is time for a change! A vote for Obama is a vote against corporate run national politics.

The fact that Oprah has openly endorsed candidates who are white from both sides of the isle seems to be lost in all this discussion. She is a woman who stands by her principles and not based on a trend or it makes her look good with a soundbite like most of the uninformed hollywood actors who for some reason feel that they actually matter in the political arena. I am a Republican and a black man but will vote for who I feel is most qualified and not by the fact that person has my skin tone.

If America is at the point where Oprah is the deciding factor on who will be the next President, we are in BIG trouble. She endorses him because he is black and frankly, that will not work for most white americans. She should stick to what she knows best; diet tips.

if people can be swayed to vote for someone because a celebrity talk-show hosts convinces them too....that is truly sad. do your own research, then vote for someone based on what you know from all the different sources and how that information stacks up against your own personal gut and experience. In my view, obama is becoming saint obama...mostly by the media. media critics rarely cirticize him in the same way they do hillary. for me, one thing is clear....he is too idealistic and not experienced enough....either in life or in the way of politics...to make a strong president. hillary, for all the hatred that is spat her way....is by far the better candidate....on both side. while biden and dodd are similarly experienced in the ways of washington, hillary brings a new perspective on running our country. never underestimate the power of a woman....to bring our country together while at the same time having the ability to make smart and tough choices for our country. if people can see past the bad behavior of her husband, they would see that she has the potential for being a great leader for our country and for the world. the republicans truly fear her....make no doubt...obama would be but a tasty morsel for them in the general election.

The presidential race has become ludicrous. Its bad enough that a talk show host thinks she can shove a candidate down your throat, but what is worse that the ignorant people eating it up. Recommed a book, a recipe, a self-improvement guru, but stay out of politics, Oprah. If Obama was white, she would have no part of him. What's next, Paris Hilton campaigning for Romney? Oh, by the way, Oprah, WHAT does Obama stand for? Her answer: I like him, he is black, he has cute daughters. Great choice to run our counry.

Just because Hilary spent 8 years in the white house as First Lady, this does not mean she has eight years of experience to be president. I do not understand why the media does not pick up on this fact. Just because she knows the layout of the white house does not mean she will be a good president. One more thing, did we not have enough of "experience" with having George Bush and Cheney in the white house for eight years? Where did all that experience get us? I think it is time for a fresh start, fresh ideas and a new face. Vote Obama.

Ever since hearing about Barack Obama on the Oprah Winfrey show and reading his books as well as listening to his campaign statements, I have only one choice and that is to VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA! I cannot imagine four years of Hilary and Monica - oops, I mean Bill! I am tired of all of the color and racial comments - I don't think it should matter! Competence and caring should reign foremost! BARACK OBAMA has those important qualities.