Star Power

I wondered how long it would take "news" sources like NBC, MSNBC, and CNN to panic when the annointing of Hillary is in jeopardy. The Clintons' have to be seething right now. How could a elitest such as Oprah not think Hillary was the end-all. Watch the next few weeks while the Clinton machine attempts to discredit and smear any and all who would stand in their way of becoming the Chavez of America.

Actors, musicians and other celebrities have endorsed candidates in similar ways. Oprah just happens to be a bigger star. Nevertheless, I believe that people will vote for whomever stands for the ideals they believe in. Oprah can use her star power to bring people out to actually hear what Obama has to say. After that, it is up to each person to decide whether he will lead the country in a direction that they support.

Actors, musicians and other celebrities have endorsed candidates in similar ways. Oprah just happens to be a bigger star. Nevertheless, I believe that people will vote for whomever stands for the ideals they believe in. Oprah can use her star power to bring people out to actually hear what Obama has to say. After that, it is up to each person to decide whether he will lead the country in a direction that they support.

Because of Oprah's massive star power, isn't her endorsement actually alienating than helping? I remember a while ago when rapper 50 Cent commented that Oprah and her show did not identify with the mass of the African American community, I would add that to any group. Oprah is such a mogul that I think only upper middle class to well off, will really be affected by this endorsement. Overall, should Americans (regardless of class, race, sex), be influenced by a celebrities endorsement, isn't the influence or I should say 'hold' of the media one of the problems facing this nation. From the comments it seems Oprah's campaigning really hasn't swayed votes anyways, it seems just like another Oprah show special.

I'm from Illinois. I know as many people that like Oprah that dislike her. I was leaning towards Obama until Oprah.

I am from Illinois and I know just as many people that like Oprah that dislike her. I don't know if she will help more than hurt. I was leaning towards Obama until Oprah.

Because of Oprah's massive star power, isn't her endorsement actually alienating than helping? I remember a while ago when rapper 50 Cent commented that Oprah and her show did not identify with the mass of the African American community, I would add that to any group. Oprah is such a mogul that I think only upper middle class to well off, will really be affected by this endorsement. Overall, should Americans (regardless of class, race, sex), be influenced by a celebrities endorsement, isn't the influence or I should say 'hold' of the media one of the problems facing this nation.

Actors, musicians and other celebrities have endorsed candidates in similar ways. Oprah just happens to be a bigger star. Nevertheless, I believe that people will vote for whomever stands for the ideals they believe in. Oprah can use her star power to bring people out to actually hear what Obama has to say. After that, it is up to each person to decide whether he will lead the country in a direction that they support.

Regarding the comment about Oprah being referred to as a book club rookie: As the comment stated below: we do have a freedom of speech, but should not we all analyze how we have impacted a situation or individuals in our life e.g. bookclub, other clubs, etc. If we would do this, we would find it less easy to call names based upon external observations instead of actually accomplishments related to the campaign and Oprah's support.

God forbid that you actually look at the reasons Oprah said she is supporting Obama. God forbid that you didn't just jump on the thing that they both have in common is race. So if Oprah was white it would be okay for her to support him? And if you have followed politics, tell me when have we had a candidate black or white quite like Obama for her to support. So don't get mad that she is supporting a man who just happens to be black. And I won't get mad that you are going to support a candidate who just happens to be white...lol for the 50th time in your life. I have to get back to work. Talk to later

Sorry but Obama just lost my vote I don't like Oprah now and never did.Obama should choose his supporters better and also people who endorse him.The most popular people arn't always the best just as many people dislike them as well.The bandwagon will crash before November.

In response to suzettecohn, Being of a certain religious backround has absolutely nothing to do with politics. If you would like to consider that someone is muslim and that is scary, you must also consider that cristians have a lot of blood on their hands as well. What seems to be forgotten is that christians started the crusades where christians were forcing their religion on all parts of the world. We too, as christians, must realize that we are not necessarily in a postion to judge other religions. We were also a country who believed once that slavery was acceptable. Also, African-Americans had to deal with segregation until the mid nineteen hundreds. As women also had almost no rights and could not even vote until this time as well. Not to mention the fact that is is almost impossible for the mexican community and other immigrants to find citizenship in a country that once took pride in all the different ethnicities that built this country in the first place. We also celebrate Thanksgiving, for what reason I don't know, but it is definitely not because of pilgrims and Native-Americans came together to break bread. If it is, why did our government take land from our Native-American community and place the on small reservations. The list goes on of all the horrible things that this country has had to endure throughout its history. The point is that we need to get off our high horses and admit that we too are not always right. When you vote, you should find a candidate that best suits our needs. Somenone who is willing to take on the interest groups that control politics. Someone who is willing to look at the whole picture and realize what is best for "WE THE PEOPLE." Not personal and politcal interests. After all, our country is based on a philosophy that ALL are created equal. And that our government should be run "FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE." When our candidates for higher offices in this country are actually held accountable for what they say and what they do, maybe than we will find more people to fill the position that are honorable, honest, and loyal to its citizens.

I like Oprah. But I sure don't like Obama.

Who am I voting for? The candidate or the endorser? What are Americans doing? Wow... What ARE Americans doing? Will they just sit back and let the endorsers call the shots? I can only imagine that if I was Oprah, my agenda would be a LOT diffferent that it is now - being a 9-to-5-er and all. So, is it in MY best interest to vote for who a multi-millionaire would vote for? What a crazy world.

If Oprah is all that, maybe she should be running for president!

mod 75 - it's easy to lash out on here, but your I like what you wrote. You bring peace to this battle.

ArthurC Oprah rubs a lot of people the right way as well so I would think one will outweigh the other

Is the world more focused on Black and White, or the main important issues of the world. We are loosing focus on the main issues, I don't care if our president is BLACK or WHITE. If the world can get past race, maybe we can stay focused on the main issues, who will be the best leader for our country. Come on people we are a country full of all races and that will never change. Focus on the issues, who will be the best leader.

truth 504 - let me put this into perspective.

I only want Hillary to win because she's a woman

I only want fred to win because he's a white male like me.

get the picture? "god forbid" you actually look at the issues and not the race. Your as racist as they come