Only in your dreams.

I love Oprah. I am one of those that buys her magazines and watches her show. But if she uses her clout to buy this election I'm done with her.

I have been a loyal oprah fan for 20 years. Her endorsement of Obama will have no effect on my presidential choice. It is not a popularity contest in this time of crisis in our country.

While I agree that people trust Oprah and some people may vote simply because she tells them to - I think (and hope)that enough of the population has realized that they have to take an active roll in choosing their presidential candidate. I sincerely hope the era of blind obediance to mass media is over. And by the way - I am a big Obama fan.

So Hillary has Bill and Barack has Oprah. That more than levels the playing field.

I don't think Oprah can convince anyone directly to vote for Obama, but she can convince people to look closely at him and his policies and then decide for themselves.

Quick question… Has anyone noticed that the fundamental principles our country was founded on are now gone? There needs to be a revolution before our country will ever be able to return to its natural state. I am not trying to bash Obama, but all current politicians. Our jobs are being shipped over seas, amnesty is being offered to illegals, we are paying insane amounts of PERSONAL income tax (few remember the days when taxes were tarrifs on goods not on the person), backdoor deals within our government making a few rich, universal health care (like it or not it will ruin health care quality), constant state of war, education amoung youth falling, high dependance on welfare amoung the poor, etc etc. We are faced with many problems and NONE of the candidates, Republican nor Democrat are working towards fixing this nation.

I absolutely cannot stand Oprah Winfrey, so an endorsement from her would backfire in my case. I'd run the other way from anyone she supported!

Oprah backing Obama is huge. She will be a huge force for him, help out strongly with the womens vote, and most likely the black vote as well.

Oprah isn't trying to buy the election. She sees a canidate who can inspire this country and bring it back to the american people. What is wrong with that.Hey Hillary has Bill she shouldn't be using her husband as experience for herself. All you negative people Get A Life. It is time for change Obama 08

I wouldn't expect Oprah to endorse anyone but Obama. Endorsements by celebrities should not play a role in which candidate one votes for. It's become a very sad time in our country where people have to follow celebrities in regards to which book they read, what candidate they vote for, etc. Why can't people make up their own minds?

Hillary is using Bill Clinton's clout to try and ride her way into the White House. It's nice to see that Obama has an equal footing in the race now! Maybe absent minded Clintonites will start to compare the candidate's statements instead of their backers?

In my humble opinion. Ms. Winfrey should in fact stay clear of to close an involvment to ANY canidate as it could potentially backfire and hurt her business.

Fund raising is fair game becoming a spokesperson is forcing to much of your opinion down others throats. She is afterall still just an entertainer.

B. Brooklyn, NY

Hey Sheel in Oklahoma are you done with Bill also.Since his wife is using him for her political gains.

Linda this is reality

beware america, this is an inexperienced man with lots of hype and a wife that should be a dictator of a small country. don't be fooled by that, "i'm an outsider crap". this is an insider in sheeps clothing.

Never supported a candidate before,…..before their was a black candidate that is. This is a ridiculous entry, and an insult to all Americans, of any color. Do you people really believe that she will influence the voters? Please. I think she is a closet racist, and she is showing her true colors. What people should really be asking her is: "Why now, why Obama"? What sets him apart? Once again, you forget about the entire mid-section of this country who couldn't give a rat's behind about who Oprah endorses. Thanks for continuing the on-going dummying-down of America. Long live the Cult of Celebrity!

Oprah has a large audience listening to her. It will allow Obama to speak to them and answer their questions. It will also allow him to get closer to them to allow them to really get to know him. Then they are able to decision if he will address the issues that affect them.

Oprah is evil. I like Obama but Oprah has a swelled head and IS NOT doing this for the people.. she is doing this for OPRAH

Who's Sheel?

B. Brooklyn NY I second that!!!

Let's face it. We now choose Presidents based upon whom is the least horrible. That's how pathetic this elections options are.

they are both pro-aborts (Obama and Clinton)…so I don't support either…

"Oprah backing Obama is huge. She will be a huge force for him, help out strongly with the womens vote, and most likely the black vote as well."

the person that wrote this apparently have never watch Oprah!!!… over 90% of Oprah's audience is WHITE!!!!!

this is just a big ZZZZZZZZZ…. Obama is getting DESPERATE to break the slump he is right now and is pulling all the stops….

so sorry Obama, she will NOT help you win…. she have NO political CLOUT and she have been sucking up to the Clintons for a long time….. is very OBVIOUS why is she backing you!!!!!!

>>don't be fooled by that, "i'm an outsider crap". this is an insider in sheeps clothing.

Posted By andrew s rostolder hillsdale nj : September 6, 2007 11:10 am>>

Wow. If you really think that's true, I'd hate to see what kind of scathing critique you give about Hillary…

It is very stupid for anyone to think that Oprah's business will be hurt by this. It is not a money issue, she does not need more money. She feels he is the best person for the job and like all Americans she is entitled to support and vote for whom she chooses. Bush is in the White House because of his father and has done a poor job since Day 1. If anything, this should provoke us to look at each candidate and what they could do for the country.

I don't see what all the fuss is about? Oprah just sees what so many other Americans see in Obama:

A strong, intelligent man who is capable of running our country and repairing the deep damage that this current administration has done.

I have never been a fan of Oprah but I back her on this! OBAMA 08!!

It is a fearful thing to think that an egomanic like Oprah can potentially influence the voting choice of millions of relatively under educated (or uneducated), ill-informed viewers. This is especially sad if Oprah's primary reason for endorsing Obama is because he is black - in that case Oprah's support would be racially motivated. Can you imagine the fall out if a white TV host openly supported Hillary chiefly because of her skin color?

The point is not that Oprah will be blindly leading anyone, or that the election will be bought. It is that Oprah has the respect of a lot of people. When we make decisions on how we feel about issues affecting us, we sometimes look to people whose opinions we respect. I Oprah is simply introducing Obama to this group of people that pay attention to her. His main problem in the polls is not that he is not a viable candidate, but that Hillary Clinton is a household name, and people will say they are voting for her simply because they don't know enough about the other candidates. I think that as people start to pay more attention to what Obama says, and how genuine he is when he says it, then things will change. Overall, voting for someone because a celebrity tells you too is ridiculous. However paying attention to the people they are supporting is never a bad thing.

Well I would hope that we can think for ourselves why is it we say Church and State or seperate but Oprah can say hey I'm backing this man and we say okay well if Oprah says he is okay then he is okay. Sorry Oprah is not my leader as much as I respect her and much as Halle is my girl, I will not be voting for Obama, or Hillary I have not decided yet but I can think for myself and I do not need Hollywood to thinking for me. I may vote republican again like I did last time what we need to do is listen to all the people that are running for office and see what we consider important to us and that is how we should vote and not get upset the 1st time someone disagree's with what you say you turn on them . I said that to say this no matter how much I may agree with somethings a person stands for when it comes down to it I will still go ahead and think for myself thanks but no thanks.

Let's just hope Obama doesn't slip one past Oprah and America the way James Frey did…the US might be in a million little pieces if we listen to Oprah too much…everyone should listen to their own beliefs before relying on someone made famous by daytime tv…

Oprah always talks about empowering women. Then, she turns around and backs a man for president when there is a woman running. She doesn't stand by what she preaches.

Even with all her money, Oprah is a caring and giving individual. Maybe she knows something about Obama we don't. Either way, we are truly a country in trouble if Hillary goes to the White House.

I am not American. I cannot vote.

Dan from TX says:

"…So Hillary has Bill and Barack has Oprah. That more than levels the playing field.

"I don't think Oprah can convince anyone directly to vote for Obama, but she can convince people to look closely at him and his policies and then decide for themselves."

That's well thought out and concisely presented. Good fodder for the reader.

J. Smith of Washington DC tries to suggest that Oprah is supporting Obama because of his race. That's absurd, given that in 2004 Carol Mosley Braun of Illinois also ran for President. If Oprah were just out to support a "black" candidate, that would've been the time to do it.

Oprah has proven herself to be intelligent, articulate, and engaged in the world around her. I think her endorsement should be seen in light of her obvious qualifications to make such an evaluation.

Who cares ? The regular viewership and so-called "Church of Oprah" are of below-average intelligence and will readily vote for someone, if they are told to do so.

Ironically, a large percentage of such voters will probably recoil in horror and denounce Oprah, when she finally reveals herself to be a lesbian.

Obama/Oprah, anyone? She's trying to buy her place in the ticket.

Think about it, she's a woman and she's black. Isn't that Elizabeth Edwards' (bless her - just wish she wasn't involved in the campaign/her husband wasn't running) recipe for success?

There is no doubting Oprah's power and influence. However, prior to speaking on Larry King's show, she introduced Hilary Clinton as the next President of the U.S.A. How times have changed.

Recently Mr. Obama was reported to have argued that he has more experience than Hilary Clinton, which would mean that he has had greater exposure to conventional politics and conventional thinking in politics that Hilary Clinton, which might make him more contaminated by the wat we do politics today, that she has been. We should remember she was not a member of her husband's administration even thoug so many Americans now seem to link her directly with that administration at the same time that they wish to deny her that experiebce.

Really I am impressed if women in America just start voting. So if it takes Oprah to do that, so be it. Perhaps it will create a habit for the futur.

Obama brings hope to the forgotten people. If Oprah can help draw more focus to Obama then thats great. Its no different from getting a labour union to endorse a candidate. The union guides or influence its members on who to vote for, they dont force them. its my believe Oprah would look to do the same for Obama. Oprah is a very influencial person to many americans of all classes and races.

Shelly, Owasso Ok,

Did you have such a negative reaction when Steven Spielberg endorsed Hillary Clinton? Like you, Spielberg and every other American, Oprah Winfrey has every right for her voice to be in heard. If she truly believes that Senator Obama is the best person suited to lead this country, why shouldn't she say so? Last I checked, there wasn't a financial or celebrity cap or exclusion to being part of the democratic process. If Ronald Reagan and Arnold Swartenegger (spelling?) could jump from the big screen to the CA governor's seat, then Oprah has every write to be part of this process too.

So does this mean that when Queen Oprah has a fund raiser for Obama, all will wear black and she and he will wear red to distinguish themselves with the great unwashed? Get over yourself Oprah!

Before the Democratic primaries and caucuses are over Clinton and Obama will have destroyed the Democratic
party.

Jerry,Tallahassee,FL

Who are you…the reincarnation of Jerry Falwell? Define Evil! Is evil spending millions of dollars each year to educate African American men at Morehouse University and other colleges and universites around the country? Investing in euducation in South Africa to create future leaders to lead that nation out of poverty and despair? Donating millions to the recovery of NOLA? Donating millions to catch child sexual predators? Purchasing a new home for Corretta Scott King? Spending untold millions more to better the lives of Americans and people around the globe?

Jerry, what are you doing to better the lives of anyone? Nothing!

A great example of why we need to re-implement the fairness doctrine.

Obama is a nice enough guy, but what is his experience in makig budget decisions, lowering taxes, and lowering crime. He doesn't have ANY experience, other than legislating, which is NOT what a President does.

People suggesting that Obama is using Oprah and Hillary is using Bill to promote their candidacy is totally absurd. Both of these candidates have their positives and some ngatives. No one from the democratic side is perfect, but certainly they are superior than any of the republicans. People should not vote based on the endorsements by celebrities, but by their positions, experience, and wisdom to handle difficult issues.

Oprah has enjoyed much success in talk-show hosting, production company (Harpo), magazine, etc. I genuinely believe THIS will be her undoing - becoming too involved in Obama's campaign. Oprah has come under her own spell that if OPRAH endorses it the rest of the country should buy it. Now she wants to prove her endorsement can inaugurate a Presidency.

I hope Americans DON'T vote for Obama simply to put an end to Oprah's ego trip. Hollywood and Talk-Show hosts make tons of money entertaining us - not THINKING for us.

I predict a possible backlash of many of Oprahs white,female, conservative minded fans who will stop viewing the Oprah show. This is not a view from a racial point but rather one from a political stand.

Dawn, Arlington, VA

I have absolutely no problem with Oprah endorsing Obama or anyone else. I just don't want to see it on her show or read about it in every issue of her magazine. Heck She can run herself I just don't want to see her on the campaign trail everytime I turn the TV on. Oh and go easy on the coffee.

I just think it is obvious, that she is only backing him because he is black. She never supported anyone before and now she is. I do think she does a lot of good generally for all
kinds of people but the bottom line, is, she is black and will always be of the mind set to stick with blacks, yet it the very people that say not to be prejudice. Look at Al Sharpton and Jessee Jackson..only things they get involved with are when blacks are accused. I still never remembering them apologizing to the Duke boys when it came out the girl was a fraud.
Dont see them disgusted with Mike Vick that killed and did all sorts of undergrounded related to the dog fighting…but we are to FORGIVE HIM…but hate IMUS for using words.
He didnt kill and gamble away monies that could help someone…but Vick..all those monies could be goin to schools and help the blacks..IMUS has ranch for sick children..
the inequity of the thinking of most people —for me…I dont get it!

Oprah can support whoever she wants, there's nothing wrong with that. Get off her back. If you dont want to vote for Obama, then DON'T. But Oprah can do whatever she wants!

I'm a conservative who hasn't voted for a Democrat since 1992, however after listening to positions and looking at leadership ability, I will be supporting Obama this election. We need a leader, not a lobbyist and PAC sellout like Clinton, Edwards, Giuliani, or Romney.

Is anyone tired of elections being bought, paid for, and wraped with a bow? Is anyone tired of "others" trying to make up our minds. If it isn't the press trying to sway us then it is the entertainers who use their clout that WE gave them to push their choice on us. Oprah has a right to her choice and so do I but why should her choice be more important or influential than mine. I remember when it wasn't.
No big shots money is going to help when the person in the White House has to make a life and death decision. Their money is not going to give the President more wisdom. We need the best person for the job not necessarily the one with most influencial friends.

Who does not love Oprah? She is the Queen of Queens! But I agree with most, her edorsement will have no effect on my choice for the election. I'm already a Clinton supporter but I love Obama too!

Oprah is just as out of touch with reality as Obama. Unfortunately, there are those who will never see that.

I find some of these comments amazing.

I suspect the problem is that she is backing Obama and not Hillary, right Michelle from Va. If she did it would be great. She knows Hillary that is correct…maybe that should tell you something, as far as "she is" concerned which is the better candidate since she knows them personally and calls both friend.

Secondly, How is she trying to buy the election? What I suspect the Oprah haters don't like is that she can offer Obama a "PLATFORM" (TV, Radio and magazine) to talk to the American people unfiltered by the MSM -a true no media spin zone. It's up to him after that.

I see no complaints when other people get endorsements from media moguls, govenors, entertainment people etc. and I suspect there would be no complaint if she merely said "I like Obama and endorse him" its just that she has the ability to back it up. I believe Oprah will lay out her beliefs and feelings and tell her audience here is the man…make your own decision after you listen to him.

>>Obama is a nice enough guy, but what is his experience in makig budget decisions, lowering taxes, and lowering crime. He doesn't have ANY experience, other than legislating, which is NOT what a President does.

Posted By Cary - Lowell, IN : September 6, 2007 11:49 am >>

Oh my. How do you think taxes get lowers, crime rates drop, and budgets get set? The answer: through legislation… that's the political process…

What a terrifying thought: Oprah Winfrey tells the American public who should be President! I would have thought that she had more common sense than to endorse a candidate who has yet to earn a record of proven leadership.

I don't understand why so many of you are getting angry over the possible impact of Oprah's endorsement. There are plenty of celebrities endorsing candidates and you're not whining about them. Half of you posting these negative comments probably don't even vote yourselves. If you do in fact decide to go to the polls, make your choice and get over yourselves. Oprah may be "an entertainer" but she is not a selfish one. Why is it that the race card is always pulled in this country? Who cares why she chose to endore Obama. Obama would be a great candidate with or without her.

Well, I don't affiliate myself with any political party. I am in my twenties and admire Oprah on many levels. That said I don't think O prah supporting Obama is going to make any diff as to who I'll vote for. Its her decision and I vaalue myself to trust my own judgement as to who I think will make the best president to focus on the needs of the country at this time. I do believe that considering the very big global problems our country faces, this is not the time to choose someone just for their gender of race. I try my best to be informed and have some idea as to what needs to be done and will vote for someone who I think is best suitable to get that done. I am leaning towards the democrats but the gender or race will not be part of my consideration. As far as Obama is concerned I wish I'll be able to know more of what he stands for, I think he's playing too safe so as not to turn people away and I am just sick of people playing it safe. We end up voting not for the person we like the most but the one we dislike the least.

I like Oprah; she’s done lots of good things for people needing help, all over the world.
I don't have time to watch her show anymore and for someone we’ve watched struggle with a weight problem for years, her magazine is stuffed full of too many skinny models, which I think is strange. Anyway, our country is in crisis and anyone who would let a talk-show host influence their vote in anyway shouldn't be allowed vote.
Then again, there are a lot of people who are so clueless that I’ve decided we need to have a test to see who should be allowed in the voting booths. Written in ENGLISH, of course. If you’re an American you should be able to answer the following questions: (hint: they don’t have anything to do with Brittany, Paris, Vick or Oprah).

1. Name the first 5 presidents of the United States, in order.
2. What is the capital of the United States of America?
3. What is the name of the CURRENT Vice President?
4. The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from what country?
5. What year was the Declaration of Independence written (hint: also known as the birthday of America).

Oprah has the right as an American to back anyone she choose and by doing so she is not infringing on any ones rights. I am an African American female and democrat and not influenced by anyone and favors Obama, however Mitt Romney is the person of interest to me at this time, I like him.

Emotion has nothing to do with voting for the right person for the Presidental nomination. Whether or not you like someone is secondary to who will protect America's soverignty, who will stop earmark spending by Congress and who has experience in making decisions. Most of the candidates (on both Dem and Repub. side) are Senators who have done little more than sit and debate.

Bias! Bias! Bias!. It doesn't make any difference if it is Obama or any other black person. As long as he/she is black that who she would back. Just because she is who she is doest change the bias.

Oprah backing Obama has nothing to do with the fact that the he is black. And If that statement was true then are you saying that the only reason a white supporter of one of the white canidates, supporting them because they have the same skin color. It can't be because they truely believe in this person and believe they will do what they claim they will do if eleceted to office. I see we still live in a world of racial ingnorance and lack of common sense.

To: Nicole, Chicago, IL (and others)…
This is not about endorment of a candidate. What is potentially going to happen here is she will actually campaign for him. This would be a huge mistake not only for her as an entertainer but for her as a business person.

Endorsments are great but we must remember these are entertainers NOT politicians.

Oprah, is popular, but generally, their money is what helps the politicians like Obama and she'll give plenty of that. He is going to run a close race but he'll not make it to the finish line. Many voters will think Oprah is putting her hopes in Obama because he's black. Not openingly, but just a fact.
Personally, I believe this young man, Obama might wait a few years along with getting more experience. I'm tired of having a Presidednt who is totally faking it as a President.

Again, the media is creating conflict here where there should be none, for there should only be CHEERS! Instead of treating this as simply another great Obama endorsement in the bank, which it is, it's all being tangled into 'will Oprah's endorsement get Obama to the white house"? She never said it would and neither has he. IT'S AN ENDORSEMENT. Why wasn't the same questioning and prodding asked about and said for all the endorsements Clinton got — 'But will that endorsement get Hillary to the white house?' And the recent union endorsements Edwards got: 'But will the steel union's endorsement get Edwards to the white house?' All those endorsements were immediately just touted as fantastic boosting endorsements to their campaigns, and in all the major news for an entire week after. No negatives there. Yet, why is it when Obama gets an endorsement either it is in so small print SOMEWHERE when one finally stumbles upon it, possibly, and it is turned into a negative, and/or a fight between him and Hillary Clinton, as the news spins it.
I'm congratulating Obama on another fantastic endorsement, which is what this is, and I so look forward to the many many more jumbo endorsements for Obama because he deserves every single one of 'em!!! Thanks Oprah, you've endorsed the best, the very best candidate!!!! Now, on to the next…

Soon this great Nation will be run by Hollywood stars it kind of reminds me of the fall of the Roman empire when her politics became so coruppted and olmost anyone could be an emperor. Its just a joke and the other nations will just lough at us.

Oprah is out to get the black votes and women votes. That's O.K.! I'm a white male and Barack Obama has my vote already! Clinton would have gotten my vote but her pro illegal immigrant stance turned me off completely!

Oprah will have little to no effect on this election. She's an entertainer, not a political expert, or someone America should turn to when deciding upon such a critical decision. Can she review books and offer suggestions, yes. Is she a wonderful philanthropist, yes. Do I trust a billonaire to have a real view of the middle class and poor of this country, no. Would I turn to her for judgement on terrorism and war, absolutely not.

In the past,America used to be feard and respect worldwide.Nowadays,the word America causes laughter and almost synonimous with corruption,greed,oppression,racism,bombs,hurricain katrina(new orleans refugees),monica lewisky,waco(texas),donald rumsfeld,A president telling stories about goats while planes were hitting new york,Clitons presidential pardon for drug barons and fraudster,.How could a people be so naive? Stop recycling old politians and get something new and fresh

To Karen in Harrisburg, Pa.

I think you have lost your mind…there has never been a president of color. I guess you want minorities to continue to elect white men only.

Guess what some day that is going to change because the population is changing and the minorities are becoming the morjority. Lets see if you can handle that..probably not.

Maybe that's why so many of you are hoping that you can live on the moon…

We as black people have had to endure injustice for centuries and now there is a chance for a black man to become president and as usual you people show your racist ways everytime.

Nothing has changed but it will, with GODS help it will. And in the not so distant future, too.

I guess the administration we have now is what you want for the future. You all need to pray more!!!

Oprah has every right to support whom ever she wishes to. For those who will stop watching her program, they were never true fans anyway.

Do you think this will hurt her, think again. Oprah probably has business ties that you will never, ever know about.

To Rodriquez in TX, so you are hoping Oprah is gay, well what are you? GOD will judge us all not you or Me.

People get over this idiotic manic obsession you have with a black woman supporting a black man for president. White people have been sticking with whites for centuries even when they knew it was wrong.

Read your history, listen to stories your ancestors have passed down.

Well I gotta go…

OBAMA in 08!!!

OPRAH SURE JUMPED ON SUPPORT WHEN A BLACK CANDIDATE IS RUNNING, TALK ABOUT RACIAL, SHE SEEMS TO PREFER A BLACK PRESIDENT AS SHE NEVER ENDORSED ANY OTHER CANDIDATE. FOOD FOR THOUGHT. WHY HASN'T SHE ENDORSED A WHITE CANDIDATE? SURE LOOMS OUT

Candidates who don't have achievements on which to run, look to dazzle the voters with other methods.

Americans possess a grand passion. And I think we see evidence of that even here, in this small forum.

Oprah is, of course, entitled to endorse whomever she wishes.

I, for one, am interested to see what a youthful and intelligent person can do for this country.

We signed on for eight years of a quintessential "establishment and experience" administration.

I'm not impressed. Let's get some fresh ideas in Washington. Let's give Barack a shot.

Only fool and simple woman will listen to Oprah to vote. I am a woman but not a fool and simple. If Oprah openly help this election then Oprah will not be a same Oprah again.

Anyone who would support Hillary has there head in the sand anyways. The Clintons have been in Washington for way too long and we were lucky enough to get through his 8 years relatively unscathed, besides our militay which was completely underfunded, at the expense of a "balanced budget." Hillary chooses sides of an issue based on the political climate just like Bill did and is still doing…its actually incredible to think they are still even in the political arena and not laughed and ridiculed out of the picture!! They are both gutless, spineless cowards who will achieve power by any means necessary. Thank God we have Barack to hopefully save the Democrats, but the Clintons are at it again, and despite the speechs, debates, and town meetings I have watched, which have all proven to discredit the Hillary's stances and uplifted Obama's position as the next obvious choice for our President- it seems as if the media and all political analysts have granted Hillary the candidacy already. There cant be that many sheep in this country, can there? …maybe Oprah will help awaken the Clinton hypnosis this country seems to be under

Has she watched the debates? He's just not ready!

Oprah will give him the one thing that he needs right now.

NAME RECOGNITION once he has that going for him he will race to the front.

Wake up America! His last name alone is enough to scare me into not voting for him! Do you really want to put someone with muslim decent who practiced Islam in charge of our country??? The war on terrorism may be on our front doorstep sooner that we think!

Can someone explain to me the difference between people immigrating from Europe pre-civil war times (1840s and 1850s) and the immigrating Mexicans crossing our borders?

I honestly don't see one, unless we passed a law inbetween then. I'm sure there is, but I honestly have no idea what it is. Someone elighten me on the subject.

Otherwise, I have no problem with anyone entering this country for the purpose of having a better life.

Also, the US is the only country in the world without an official language. You can preach english all you want, but it is why various nationalities and cultures from all over the world don't mind coming here.

1. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe

2. Washington, D.C. (granted the first one was in NYC, then moved to Philadelphia)

3. *** Cheney is the current VP

4. France

5. Passed on July 4, 1776… written on July 2, 1776 if memory serves me correctly

To REB in S.C.

You are a Simple Simon and the biggest Fool out there!!!!

It's very simple. Oprah is not trying to buy this election, it's imposible any ways. Oprah is really trying to let us get to know Obama a little better. She simply feels that he is the right person for the job. That's all. If I were in her place, I'd do the same thing. Obama '08

Who cares who Oprah supports for president; I can make up my own mind. I could care less about Oprah's opinions or any other celebrity opinions for that matter.

I think that Opera's whole motivation is racial. Opera has already speculated on herself running for president someday, and she would be the first Black Woman as President. So of course she would back either Clinton or Obama so he can be the first Black to pave her way to the "White House" If Obama wasn't Black, Opera would be supporting Clinton for the same reason to help pave her way to the White House. I'm going to now start my campaign against the FAT Talk Show Host, it's time we bring her off her high horse.
TRAVIS!

I support Oprah's right as an American citizen to support the candidate of her choice. She is a kind hearted humanitarian supporting another kind hearted humanitarian. I give the American public the credit they are due when I say they will choose the candidate that they feel best represents their interests.

Some of you people write the stupidest things. Frist of all how can Oprah be a closet racist if more than 70% of her audience are white women? Secondly, how would an endorsement hurt her buisness? It wouldn;t matter if the woman was endorsing Mike Gravel. She would still be always and forever, on top!

For all those who are bent on believing that Oprah has political ambitions, why didn't she answer "the call" to make a run for the White House when there was a very public grassroots campaign last year? Why did Oprah's attorneys file an injunction to stop the campaign from gaining momentum, when she could have easily accepted the unofficial nomination and run?

It is clear that Oprah has absolutley no future sights set on the White House, aside from attending the inaugural ball. She is simply supporting someone that shares her values and vision for America. Isn't that the criteria most Americans use when we cast our vote?

What does it say about this country when a celeberity endorserment can have so much weight that it will give a presidential canidate a boost in the election process? Are we such lemmings that we would follow the opinions of a celeberity over making an informed decision of our own. Are we really that lazy or apathetic? SHAME ON US!!!!!

I would like to respond to the comment that calls those of us who watch Oprah "below intelligence". I am college educated and own a large business that I am sure makes an impact on your life. I watch Oprah and donate to her charities. I endorse whom I choose for President, based on what I feel our country needs, not what any celebrity tells me I should do. What sets our country apart is the fact that I can watch what I want on TV, worship where and whom I want, speak when I want and vote for whomever I choose. I can home school my children or send them for free public education. I may not agree with the war in Iraq but I support the men and woman who are there! Obviously some people wanted the same things this country offered, because I look at the names on this blog it is easy to see that allot of ancestors, just like my husbands came to this country looking for the same freedoms.
So if Oprah chooses to support Obama, good for her, but in this country at least we have the freedom to choose! So who cares who she votes for, lets focus on the important issues, like what he has in store to fix this country, not what their having for dinner at Oprah’s house.

My comment to:
OPRAH SURE JUMPED ON SUPPORT WHEN A BLACK CANDIDATE IS RUNNING, TALK ABOUT RACIAL, SHE SEEMS TO PREFER A BLACK PRESIDENT AS SHE NEVER ENDORSED ANY OTHER CANDIDATE. FOOD FOR THOUGHT. WHY HASN'T SHE ENDORSED A WHITE CANDIDATE? SURE LOOMS OUT

Posted By LINDA KENNEDY KNOXVILLE, TN : September 6, 2007 12:26 pm

My god! What will I do? I'm white and I can't vote for a white because of that and can't endorse any white either! Give me a break! How pathetic!

Do not think for one minute just because Oprah Winfrey is backing Barack Obama that I will be running to the polls and voting for Mr. Obama. Yes! Oprah has repeatedly shown her name can sell nearly anything. However, my vote is not for sell.

Oprah wouldn't sway my thinking toward any one candidate. She hasn't taken a role in any past campaigns (atleast not openly),until Obama. This only leads me to think her views are biased. I like Oprah, but, it won't change my vote.

As an Independent, I view Clinton as the stronger, experienced, and positive ideas candidate. Obama is a strong Vice Presidential Candidate. The Republican tar and feather machine has taken many dumps on Hillary and she is still standing strong. She is better suited to deflect the arrows of hate that Republicans will be relentless in aiming toward any Democrat, no matter how effective or positive the candidate could be for our country.

All of these entries just goes to show you where our country stands on the race issue. When a black woman, of power and Oprah is just that, decides to support a black man of power, being Barak Obama, for whatever reason, it's all of a sudden an issue. Oprah Winfrey is not merely an entertainer, she is an educated, well respected, buisness savvy, influential woman and she has every right to voice her support or non support of whomever she chooses. Many high profile celebrities over the years have openly supported political candidates, but now all of sudden it's a problem because Oprah (who happens to be African American) is supporting another African American. She has a voice and a venue to express her support and she has every right to do so.

And for the person who made the comment "she is JUST an entertainer," what does that mean? Entertainers are not educated, they don't have opinion, they are unable to make an educated decision? The sad part about this country is that MOST Americans have no clue what is going on in America or the world at large. The media influences people's decisions everyday. The fact that over the last decade or so, politicians think it is ok to slander/mud sling negative things about their opponents without EVER ONCE addressing how they intend to improve the current state of affairs, goes to show that we as a people of this "great" nation have failed to remind those that are public servents to us that we hold them to a higher standard! We hold no one accountable for anything anymore. But we all can come out and shout and protest because OPRAH WINFREY decided to be public about supporting Barak Obama.

It's a sad state of current affairs!

Wow, Oprah is showing her racism. I would be my life savings she has gotten this involved with any other presidential candidate. Why him?

I'm neither a racist or a bigot, but regarding Hillary and Obama's experience and ability to run the country:

not THAT woman
not THAT African American

"People buy books WHEN SHE TELLS THEM TO. They will watch her shows, and buy her magazines WHEN SHE ASKS THEM TO." Hmmm. No offense to Oprah viewers, but I really hope you folks have minds of your own when it comes to something as important as presidential politics. What has become of this country's voting process when the whole deal can be (significantly?) influenced by one celebrity's endorsement? I can hear it now - "I'm voting for Obama because Oprah likes him!!!" Hot topics and sensitive national issues be damned. Good grief.

I sincerely hope that the only reason Oprah has given Obama her first public endorsement is that he is the first candidate to truly inspire her; having said that, I do not feel that her endorsement will have much affect on voters. While millions love and respect Oprah, I think her audience may be a little insulted by her sudden foray into politics. Several women I have talked to that religiously watch her show, by the books she recommends, and purchase products she has endorsed said they are put off by her endorsement of Obama. Is it that a person's vote is too personal? Is it that we do not want our entertainers professing their political views? I liken it to the feeling one gets at a concert when the singer/entertainer starts bashing Bush. I dislike Bush greatly and even I am insulted by such actions. I paid to watch you sing, not comment on political issues.

Why are people so obsessed with this? Hillary is a nobody without Bill. She would just be another semi-anonymous Senator if Bill were never president. Hell, she may never have been elected Senator if it weren't for him. And she continues to use HIS presidency as evidence of HER experience.

What's the difference? Lets focus on what the actual candidates say instead of worrying about who is supporting who.

I won't honor Oprahs wishes. She is a Phony rich woman. She is not GOD. Does she stand beside Woopy,and like animals being tortured?

You go T. Graves well said….

If oprah want to influence politics,
she should run herself.

Oprah didn't even know where to put the gasoline nozzle in her car when she filled her tank up with gas last summer on her "road trip" with Gail. Why on earth should her supporting Barack Obama sway me to do the same?

For what it's worth, I think having Oprah help Barack is a positive development for him.

A lot of people like Oprah and respect her opinions. A lot of rich and powerful people have a high opinion of themselves and Oprah is no different in that regard. If you are a person who doesn't like Oprah for whatever reason(s), why do you care what she does with her time and whatever political capital she may be able to amass on behalf of her chosen candidate?

There was an interesting story I saw recently that illustrated how George W. Bush received a big bounce after he appeared on Oprah's show and spoke about his faith and love for his wife, etc. If just having the platform of Oprah's show did that for Dubya, I don't see how having that and more for Barack in this election is a negative for Barack.

All you need to do is look at how Oprah's book club can instantly turn a book into a bestseller to know that Oprah's backing can make a big difference.

The bottom line is that, like many of us, Oprah sees great things in Obama and, for the first time, is getting active in supporting a candidate. Absolutely nothing wrong with that.

People who are prone to left wing thinking make their decisions based on "emotion" and "feelings". That's why there's so much anger and sensitivity in the Democratic party. they must "love" their politicians, in turn their politicians usually have fractured histories that make them seek out the love of voters.

Conservatives may like their candidates, but it's more a business decision- who is going to protect our country from enemies, who is going to lower taxes, etc. It's like someone here wrote, look at it as a job interview; credentials more important than likeability.

In response to LINDA KENNEDY from KNOXVILLE, TN, I am not sure how you could say that Oprah has decided to jump on the Obama bandwagon because he is black. Hmmm….If she was being so "racial", then wouldn't she have helped Al Sharpton considering he ran for the democratic nomination about 3-4 times. OR wouldn't she have helped Jesse Jackson…..Hmmmm…..Your reasoning seems to be lacking factual evidence. And I'm not sure but….I do believe that Barack Obama is bi-racial soooooo…Hmmm…Why can't you just believe that Oprah actually supports Obama because she feels that he's the best candidate??? Wouldn't that make since?

Furthermore, is America really ready to change? I mean….Caucasian female president or Biracial Male President? hmmmm……It's hard for me to believe that as a country we will actually choose a minority (considering that women are considered a minority and so are African-Americans or biracial people)!

is it because of the color?not sure why she is risking so much with someone that somehow what he means always comes out the wrong way,is he going to lead us on this post 9/11 era?I can just imagine him nuking our allies and saying thats not what i meant!oops, by the way he hasnt accomplished anything to be deemed our next leader.

Some of you all are funny. I am not an Oprahist (although I give her credit for what she has done for others) but let’s be real:
• There is no reliable source stating she will serve as an Obama spokesperson.
• Celebrities backing candidates is nothing new people. It’s just being sensationalized by the media which in turn forces CNN and others of its caliber to cover such superficial stuff to keep up with those who have no problem feeding it’s audience nonsensical news that affects no one. When was the last time you bumped up your credit score by knowing ________________(fill in blank with whatever hollywood crap the media is sensationalizing this afternoon)?
• To say Oprah should lay low means one believes she single-handedly “crushed” the beef industry. It was learning how beef stays in your system for days while festering that made people question their diet choices (along with this little thing called Mad Cow- duh!).
• The “he needs more experience” excuse is just that – an excuse. I’m not advocating that we elect a sophomore Poli Sci major for prez, but what we have seen for some time now does not bode well for the “I have experience” chant (I must say I kinda like the “shoot from the hip” Uncle Gravel but I know he won’t win).

Who I will vote for is still up in the air but I WILL VOTE – and my ballot will be cast for the best candidate who speaks to those issues which are relevant in my opinion – not for the one who appeared on “Entertainment Tonight”.

People need to really wake up here. You are being influenced by EVERYONE. The media has been force feeding you their chosen candidates for decades! Politicians have done it … forever. At least the usual ones.

Oprah is a citizen also. If she chooses to endorse a candidate, she has as much right as anyone.

If anyone allows anyone at all to influence their vote, without doing their own thorough investigation about who these candidates are and what they stand for, then stop blaming celebrities and media and everyone else for your failure to make an informed decision.

I could care less who Oprah endorses. I could care less who the media has coronated. I am my own person, and so are you. Stop listening to second-hand information, and political spin jobs. You found your way here, you can find your way to a wealth of information on who the candidates are and what they stand for.

I support Barack Obama because I've done my homework. I keep myself informed on all the candidates. So my choice is clear.

You have the ability and responsibility to think for yourself. There is a lot of misinformation and political spin to wade through to get it, but it's there.

Sorry folks, bottom line here is that Oprah is the most successful Minority/Woman in the world. I would challenge anyone to find a more inspirational and powerful public figure. This does not mean that she will jam Washington rhetoric down anyones throat to promote Obama rather she will merely provide the best possible forums for the Candidate to speak and be discovered in. Obama will not have to do much once the right people in the right places get a chance to hear the man. He is brilliant, and is exactly what this country needs in this ultimate time of desperation. Our country is on the brink of ruin. 4, 8, 12, 16 years more of the same two families running this country not only sounds like a monarcy or dynasty, but it also sounds like a broken Democracy. Please people, I emplore you to take a chance.

Obama 08

what i believe to be absurd over this whole subject is that everyone seems to be arguing over whether oprah should/not endorse and whether anyone should/not vote obama because of this.
why can't americans get over celebrity status and wealth? that is what has put this country in these dire straits. if americans would stand up and argue about the true issues [education and taxes] we wouldn't have to worry about who oprah is and what she does.
If people really cared about who their president is we would have a higher voter turnout and more involvement in the process. Instead, the American media plays up stories like this and people spend their time arguing over the rights/wrongs of who someone endorses.
It is time for America to stand up for themselves. But they are too busy with their fantasy football drafts, who is going to win survivor, and what is on oprah!
GET A LIFE!!

She obviously thinks that this country needs new leadership and believes in his vision. She wouldn't stick her neck out if that was not the case. The same old faces are the reason we are in the shape we are in now.

I'd vote for Oprah before I'd vote for Obama and/or Hillary.

I cannot stand Oprah's holier than thou attitude and arrogance. Just because she has a talk show and earns millions??I doubt that her ringing endorsement of Obama will be enough to separate him from the rest of the pack.

If this demigod Winfrey weants to be president she should run herself. Her overblown ego and "Star Power" has no business in American politics… Let her use her considerable assets where they will do real good and not just feed her lust for power and adoration… let her feed people in third-world countries. Bill Gates has donated more money than Oprah will ever be worth without fanfare or press release… neither does he use his much greater wealth and power to influence the American political process.

Oprah needs to get some class… ASAP.

Oprah is a joke! Obama running the country will be a joke! Anyone who thinks Obama can make a difference is a joke! Oprah will eventually come down. Play your cards elsewhere Oprah. No one buys anything unless they want to. Oprah doesn't give anything away. It is clearly avertisement from sponsors who basically pay (by giving their products away) to be on her show. For God sake, if anyone remotely thinks that Oprah gives anything away, think twice. Lets start revealing all the dirty little secrets about Oprah, and she'll stop endorsing Obama. Why? She always wants to look good in the public eye. This would definately make her hide! Oprah supports Gayle and that girl never kept her show. She endorsed the book "million little pieces" and had to recant her endorsement as it was very embarrasing. Also, funny thing she has nothing to do with Tom Cruise. Just a laughing and carrying away when he appeared on the show acting foolish. Oh and let me remind you about her close "friend" Jennifer Anniston. does she ever really talk about her anymore? The woman is fake and discusting. I hope her dad publishes the book. "My father and I soeak daily" yeah rightm or you (Oprah) would have known he was writing a book. I hope her family memebers gets paid a lot more to reveal her dirty little secrets!

I think that a woman with the power of influence that Oprah has should not use it to help anyones polictical career.
Does she really have the inside scoop enough to know who would be the best president?..Because it is frightning that her influence might acutally put someone in office as President ..
I hope that on this people do what they are supposed to do and think for themselves.

Oprah the Kingmaker? Celebrities thank they are way more important than they really are.

I ,unlike many others take this a little differently. I can think for myself. Especially when it comes to politics. I am insulted when people believe we have to follow a popular person's beliefs like zombees or something.

I am educated and open minded,but I will not have someone force feeding their opinions onto me.

and I am a Oprah fan….
who likes Obama,but may not vote for him because of this overkill!

Nikki Emmerson
columbus Ohio

All the haters on here are just jealous because Obama is going to sweep!

Oprah is an amazing lady with incredible spirit and generosity. She is 100% self-made and has every right to be proud of herself. She also has every right to speak up because not speaking up is exactly what got this country in a mess in the first place.

There are a LOT of haters on this message bored. Get a life, haters, and quit trying to tear other people down.

If Oprah is THAT smart and well-educated, she'd know Obama doesn't have any executive experience. No matter how much you "like" someone, why would you want a President who doesn't have any executive experience.

I don't like her Oprah or Obama. Oprah is a pluralist, a dangerous view and I pray for, and Obama is way too liberal. I am concerned that the ignorant amongst us will vote because Oprah tells us to. However, I hope that the American people will be smart enough to vote for someone good, like Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney, or Huckaby.

What nonsense!!!

Obama fan? yes, Oprah fan? heck no. Do I think her backing Obama is good for his campaign? really couldn't hurt…if you end up not supporting him now with Oprah on board, chances are you weren't much of a supporter to begin with…and if you were somewhat ambivilent about him before and happen to be part of Oprah's audience, well like I said, couldn't hurt.

This is about adding to oprah's glory! Have you seen her show lately? She had that Broadway star on who says Oprah is the reason she followed her dreams to Broadway; so Oprah doesn't have self-esteem, she has to have people on giving testimonials to how GREAT SHE IS! If you're truly great you're also humble and don't need people stroking you ON YOUR OWN SHOW!

Nice try Oprama. Hillary is going to win. The media barely covers him except for a sound byte here or there. Heck, I hear more about Edwards than Obama. So Oprah is the only way he is going to get coverage? This is not even news. She has been touting him for a long time now.

Only uneducated, ignorant and gossipy women do what Oprah tells them to do. Educated women do not even watch her trashy show.

If people in this country are dumb enough to let their votes be swayed by who Oprah or any other celebrity (who don't live in the real world) supports then we should just let George stay another four years and not even bother having an election! Funny that Oprah never came out and supported any other presidential candidate until now that there is a african-american on the ballad. I'm surprised she hasn't run for president herself so she can be the first african american and first woman president! Oh boy, wouldn't that just make the front page of "O" magazine!

A celebrity black person endorsing a black presidential candidate? I didn't see that one coming.

Just because Oprah may be a supporter of Obama's doesn't mean that he will become the next President of the United States. He doesn't have enough experience to be elected as President, whereas Hillary Rodham Clinton does. Furthermore, Clinton will become the next and First Female President of the United States. Suck it up, Oprah! You won't have your way this time, money or no money!

To all you Hillary supporters out there who are upset that Oprah is endorsing Barack, I'll bet that you would have been THRILLED if she was backing Hillary.

Nice try!

Besides, Oprah is an honest person, more that I can say about 'Mr. Hillraiser' Hzu, who has taken off….again. At least we know where we can find Oprah, in front of millions of people, expressing her first amendment right of freedom of speech.
Go Barack go!!!

Obama hasn't done anything except raise taxes in Illinois. Now he's trying to move on to the big time so he can raise taxes for the whole country ! Yay!

Oprah has shown over and over she is prejudiced against anyone that is not Black. She is only backing Obama not because he is the better candidate, has better experience, or is a better person in general, she is only backing him because he is black. She has never backed a presidential candidate before because they were always white and she is for the blacks.

Only person who is a joke is Hillary. Obama 08!

Hopefully people will not vote for him because Oprah's backing him up. But if people were to listen to him or even get remotely interested in the election because she is backing him up - that's great. Not enough Americans vote in this country.

Has anyone watched Mind of Mencia when he does skits about Obama becoming president. They are funny as hell. The other day, Obama turned all the white folks into slaves to get back at us.

Shouldn't Barack Obama be out looking for Norman Hsu (pronouced 'shoe') , he of the illegal campaign contributions ?!

WHERE IS NORMAN HSU?

would Oprah indorse Obama is he was a white jewish guy? Does she agree with all of his visions. What about Hilary. She white but a female.???

Honestly I think it is awesome that Oprah is standing up and stepping out to help endorse Obama campagin. Yes I agree Obama may not have all the skills he need but who does these days. Hillary doesnt but what gets her out of trouble is that she has her husband to fall back on. And Obama now have Oprah and others supporters that are quietly helping. Yes America needs a change in a major way and I do believe strongly that racism is still a major issue as well as health care senior citizens and jobs. If your think i'm lying ust read some of these comments what people had to say. So these two power house front runners for the presdiency still have alot to learn from others as well as each other. I don't think in a million and one years that this will hurt Oprah in any way because if she can support one candidate for presidant she can support others don't think for once that other political leaders aren't watching this and saying if she can do for him maybe she can do it for me. A racist no Oprah helps out all races and means it from her heart and I have to be honest I don't watch Oprah but when I do catch a show are two are hear about what she has done for someone are some country I have to be like Ebert and Ropert two thumbs up! So I say Oprah Stay Strong And God Bless And Suppoort who you feel will be a great Presidant because I know I will.

Why are people so upset over Oprah endorsing Obama? No one says a word when a workers union endorses Edwards or someone else endorses someone else?
She just 'endorsed' Obama like many other celebrities endorsing other candidates. What's so special about this news?

I'm afraid if Obama is elected the likes of Al Sharpton would have a direct line to the white house, this would be a complete circus.

I was leaning toward Obama but changed my mind after the Don Imus and Duke La crosse incidents, We need someone with experience. This could backfire on Oprah and fans could turn on her.

"Oprah always talks about empowering women. Then, she turns around and backs a man for president when there is a woman running. She doesn't stand by what she preaches."

Posted By Michelle, Marion, VA : September 6, 2007 11:32 am

Hey Michelle, she stands by skin color. That's what she's truly all about. Her benefit she did for all her friends…..all black women. Oprah is only about skin color and nothing else. She only tolerates the white women cause they're the ones making her rich.

Oprah has championed many worth-while causes. To me, there is none more important than seeing Barack Obama in the Oval Office. She came out with her support early-on. I worked for Bill Clinton's election both times- and I'm proud of that- but Barack is the one to bring us back as ONE NATION!

With Oprah solidly behind Obama, Hillary can kiss her bid for the presidency goodbye. For good or bad, Oprah will marshall so much support for Obama that Hillary will be forced to accept the VP position or go home.

Xtina - Clinton, Edwards, McCain, Thompson, Biden, Dodd, and most other candidates don't have any executive experience either. Many presidents never had any executive experience before becoming president, including Lincoln and JFK. So please explain to me who you plan to vote for and also explain to me why you need to have executive experience to become a good president. Bush had executive experience - that turned out really well…

I don’t know if bill Clinton is running for president or Hillary. It’s funny as to when Obama gets a lil star power. Those who weren’t going to vote for him anyway look at this move as a mistake? Please why do you think so many people look to Oprah for anything? People hate it when you’re on top and Oprah has been on top for such a long time. She is a power house and a force to be reckoned with. Hell Bill Clinton w