Barack Obama has made the biggest mistake of his campaign, allowing the influence and clout of oprah winfrey in the fight, this is no longer a campaign of whos more capable to be president, but who has the most money and celebrety muscle, and that is wrong, Walter Cronkite said from the last election that the american people are not informed or capable to make a true decission on the right candidate because of their lack of political intelligence, in other words, people are too stupid to see the wolf in black sheeps clothing, namely oprah, obama sold out his soul, and we will all pay for his greed

I had been a huge Oprah fan for years but I am so done with her now! I will no longer watch her show. I am in a one-person boycot status. My disapointmnets runs deep. I use to look at Oprah as a pretty fair and balanced person but she has lost it. Ophra has no business using her position to try and infleunce the upcoming election. I am a independent and do not currenlty support a candidate from either party. But wrong is wrong and Ophra has made a very bad move.

I think you are jealous, but im glad you all are paying attention. The fact that the most powerful woman in america has teamed up with a powerful and well liked black man, has a lot of people on edge of the possibilities.All i can say is that your horns are showing through your comments,amazing what a little ol girl from mississippi has done with her self.stand up and pay attention because these two are going to take you on a long ride, HELLO!!!!!!

I thought I'd give the guy a chance so I listened to his questioning of General Petraeus regarding the success of the troop surge. He began by saying that if the American public would have known the price that the Iraq war has ended up costing us, they would have said no to invading Iraq. Of course we would have. I'm sure President Bush would have too. I hope he realizes that as commander in chief you don't have the luxury of knowing the outcome of the tough decisions before you make them. The President made the decision to invade Iraq based on credible intellegance at the time. It's easy to construct glib attacks on that decision from the comfort of a senate seat that's hardly even warm yet. Another pathetic and mindless politician. I'm sure he'd say he would have voted against the war. Yeah, me too.

Well having read a bit of the reply's submitted, I find that once again we as a country are barreling towards the race issue.

People we don't have time for this! If Barack is the right man for the job then he will be ELECTED.

Every phase of the political system will be braced against him because our politicians are generally to ignorant to do what is best for the people who elected them.

The majority of our politicians are lawyers we assume (make a ass of u and me) we pray they are intelligent and they know what is best for us? Well thats like saying S-2 is in the business of providing intelligence to troops that is accurate and timely.

Oprah is the racist here. She NEVER endorsed a candidtate before. If he was white she wouldn't be doing this! Her history shows how black focused she is!

I just wonder what strings are attached to this. She likes control. With a new best friend in the White House…..

Obama is hen pecked by his wife and Oprah….two strong women….who would be running this country???

For all of the ignorant, non-english majors, who have given their grammer school reasons why they think Oprah is "buying" Obama or "paying his way into the White House"…I think they all need to grow up! It wasn't a crime when Bush stole our votes and became president when no one ever voted for him! Not to mention, we(blacks) didn't get off telling the world that "the only reason he won was because his daddy got him in". The world needs to realize that we are not slaves anymore and we have a right to an opinion as well. My opinion is like a needle in a haystack, who cares, but when I open my emails and search the internet, it disturbs me to read how people get their opinions from the color of someone's skin and not the knowledge in one's brain. If the world would listen to this man, experinced or not, they will too realize that he is the PERFECT candidate for Presidency!! We need a change and the change needs to come. Give blacks a chance to do the right thing, we gave you all(whites) a chance to run our country and look where we are now…At war!!! If Obama does not win, it lets me know just how ignorant all the people of the world who didn't vote for Obama, really are. I am so upset that a miseducated black woman would have the nerve to admit her race after making a comment about her not hearing anything good come out of Obama's mouth. Those were not her exact words but you get my point. I have a comment for her comment, pay attention to what the man is saying when he is pouring his heart out to the world and making promises to change, not just blacks. The world is bigger than just black and white issues. There are more important issues to focus on than Oprah helping Obama! I am tired of people having negative things to say about Oprah whenever she does something great in this world. I love you Oprah and not for the weight of your wallet or for the gifts you give on your show, but I love you for everything you stand for as a woman/human being. We need more people like her!! Obama, keep your head up and stay sharp! The world is hanging on to your every word. You have my vote!! Ignorant people, stop all the white/black issues and lets get these people home from Iraq!! Oh yeah, ignorant people, Obama is not just of African American decent. Obama does not have only one parent, but two. Stop focusing on the color of his skin and start focusing on what he could bring great to this country!! Everytime Obama gives a speech, the crowd goes wild…what is that telling you?

Look me up if you want to call me on my "ignorance." You have my name and email address! Bring it on!!

When will American voters put 2 and 2 together and understand that the majority of our politicians are CFR, TC, BB members, and the goal of the CFR is to break down national sovereignty? This one is no different.

This blog and CNN write up of this event just shows how much racism still exist. It is SAD!

Oprah, doesn't have to support Hillary because she is a woman, and I am confident she is not supporting Barack because he is black.

The idea, that not supporting Hillary goes against promoting women is ridiculous.

Each person gets to make their choice, and her choice is Barack, and that is her perogative. Just like each of your choices is your perogative.

Like him, dislike him, like her or dislike her, only you will be going in the voting booth making your choice!

Well said, Barbara.

Barbara,
You just showed how ignorant and immature you are by calling someone a fool because you don't like or agree with their opinion. Nobody said Hillary was a little woman or a victim. This is your interpretation thrown into your many rambling thoughts.

Another reason not to vote for Obama.

QUOTE:"I can't believe anyone would consider him as our next President. After what we've been through the last 7 years, wouldn't it be wise to elect someone who is 'seasoned' and has the experience??
C

Posted By Cyndi, Houston, Texas : September 9, 2007 10:20 am "

Guess what Cyndi? For the past 7 years, Bush, Cheney, Rumsfield and other Bush cronies had a resume full of experience and are very "seasoned" what did that lead us to?

So damaging, so rampant; damn that divide and conquer strategy.

Contrasting Oprah's obscene extravagance and Sen. Clinton's problems with fugitive fund raisers with John Edwards' support from Mine Worker, Carpenter, and Steel Worker Unions. I believe that it is obvious which candidate stands for working people.

What's funny about all this race talk is that if Oprah had come out in support of Hillary Clinton, everybody would be up in arms claiming Oprah was only supporting Hillary because she's a woman– just a thinly-veiled ploy by Oprah to pander to her main viewing audience (middle-class white women). The fact is, Oprah has a lot more to gain from a business standpoint by supporting Hillary Clinton than she does supporting Obama. By endorsing Obama, she's opening herself up to all manner of criticism and suspicion (as you can see by all the outrage in the comments above), much of which she will no doubt receive from members of her regular viewing audience. So considering she has so much more to lose by supporting Obama, did it ever cross anyone's mind that maybe she's going out on that limb because she truly and passionately feels that Barack Obama is the best qualified candidate to lead this country forward in 2008?

Obama is doing the right thing by Oprah. But he must not get distracted by this. Let the media swell, pout and whatever over this. He must stay focused and CRUSH Hillary in the Primaries. Do not feel sorry for her or trust her in any way. Even beat her in her own true state (were ever that is today). Obama must go ALL OUT and if Oprah is on board she too must go ALL OUT. Stop at nothing and be just as ruthless and conniving as THEY WILL BE. After all none of it is personal but you must WIN, PERIOD!!

I'm sure Obama is a good man (sort of), but racist Oprah is going to cost him the Presidency he doesn't deserve… Oprah, Obama, and Obamas wife. Three strong women…

I saw Oprah in an interview (or read it somewhere) that Hillary actually did come to her and pretty much demand that Oprah back her because she was a woman. This while quite a while ago, so I can't remember exactly where or when it was. She told the person that she wasn't going to back Hillary "just because she was a woman," and that she saw great things in another candidate (Barack).

I don't think she's backing Obama just because he is black. And alot of white people are voting for him too. Me myself, I'm torn between the 2. I admit I didn't know a whole lot about Barack Obama before a few weeks ago, and was behind Clinton all the way. Now I'm not so sure….(Of course my state will probably go red again, so my vote will probably go "uncounted" like every election year).

Sandy:
Thanks for your response. I respect your opinion, and I am glad to live in a democratic society that allows debate and freedom of choice in elections. I would recommend that you take a look at the article written about Hillary Clinton in this weeks edition of Newsweek. It is an interesting (albeit lengthy) look at her and her history in government. It speaks about her leadership style, her strengths and her shortcomings. It provides an inside look on why her attempts at healthcare reform failed during her husband's first term in office.

In response to your question about why I think all future female candidates will be at a disadvantage if Hillary fails, I would suggest that we look at the recent mid term elections. All republican candidates paid the price for the shortcomings of Bush, Cheney, Rove and Rumsfeld. Like it or not, people use their vote to express dissatisfaction too.

I wish you all the best.

So, let me get this straight, Oprah is a racist because she supports someone who looks like her…this is too funny!Would you mind coming over and we can discuss this face to face. I live at 09/09/2007. Think you can find it?

This is America… It’s hard to believe it if you read all the postings listed.
Oprah worked hard to make her money and should spend it how she feels. The beauty of evolving as a human is the more we educate our selves and learn we can change our views. Oprah has come to known Obama by seeing him in action as a VOLUNTEER with the Katrina victims. He has been very active in his home town of Chicago with the poor. So obviously he has a track record. She has a heart for people and knows where she came from and as chosen to step out and risk her comfort zone to say America can use a compassionate caring INTELLIGENT person in the White House. I hear people calling her racist and controlling, how would you know? Dose any one know the definition of racist if so you would not be calling her that. It’s her property and she damn well can tell people what they can do and not do when they are a guest. I live in a rural area and if you know any thing about a meadow or pasture you know it is soft dirt that spiked heels will sink in causing you to trip and fall as well as track mud every where, only a fool or picture hound would wear something so ridiculous to an out door event. The audacity of suggesting that because Oprah has money she should let guest tear up her meadow and reseed it shows your true ignorance. Maybe you mother should have given you more home training on how to behave when a guest at someone’s home. What will all of you say later this year when Steven Spielberg gives Hillary Clinton a fund raising dinner? Will we hear the race card being played? Or is this okay. The fool who felt Oprah should support Hillary because she is a woman and she made money speaking to the issues of women is miss guided. Hillary is the first to say she is no little woman (victim). Maybe Oprah dose not feel she is the right candidate. They may be what all of this is about she BELIEVES in Obama’s message and feels he is the right one for the job. Oh yeah…believe me Oprah is no fool if she put her name in the hat I’m sure she has checked Obama out and she’s not falling for a sound bite she heard. Oprah dose not have to be neutral why? She is not a journalist she is an entertainer (Oprah Winfrey show) I’ve not heard that said about Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity or Larry King they all say what their leaning are who they support and nothings said. This is AMERICA land of the free.

To Judy in MO Are you sure you're not referring to Sen. Obama's ancestors being slave-owners- not senators.

Acc. to Library of Congress geneologist William Addams Reitweisner, one of Obama's great-great-great-great grandfathers, George Wash. Overall, owned two slaves in 1850 in Nelson Cty. Ky. And one of Obama's great-great-great-great grandmothers, Mary Duvall, also owned two slaves.

Dyinglikeflies-

Yet you're here. Hmmm

Sharon,

I hear what you're saying, but I do believe Oprah has respect and admiration for Hillary Clinton. That's what makes her decision so distasteful. Hillary is extremely intelligent and hard working. Politics is a very serious "game" that has more to do with arrogance and inflated egos in Washington, DC, than doing whats best for the country. Hillary didn't fail during her husband's administration. It was a collective game of the big boys in Washington trying to show a woman her place. They would never let a woman, especially the first lady, be more successful, more powerful and more intelligent than the old boys who have been playing this game for a long time. Some men feel very threatened by an intelligent and successful woman. There are also enormous personal fortunes at stake, earned solely from political power in Washington.

Why do you, as a woman, think that if a woman fails, all other women will pay for her failures for many years to come? Why doesn't the same analogy apply to men. Women have to work much harder in the business world and never gain the same respect as men, even if they are worthy, and especially in the political arena.

I do want the first female president to be the right woman. Hillary has the years of experience as first lady and senator, intelligence and a solid work ethic. She does what's best for the country, and will fight hard for a cleaner environment and alternate fuel sources.

You are right, there is so much at stake here, and people are very naive if they think that the arrogant fights in government will stop anytime soon. It's the way they do business and that won't change because of a new president, no matter who it is.

Sandy

The problem I have is that all these people are making a big deal about a powerful black woman helping out a powerful black man, no different than a black woman helping out a white man or vice versus, Oh nothing said about Condelesa Rice supporting our white president. People just will have something to say about nothing. Then people complain that black people don't support one another well it seems as if the white people that have a problem with Oprah (a black woman) supporting Obama (a black man) then I will have to say that they have a problem with black people period. Because I'm SURE if she supported Hillary it wouldn't be a problem. Oh yeah, yes they would because then it would be she's supporting a WOMAN. Man I tell ya can she get a break? The funny thing is, as a black woman I feel like she supports a heck of alot of black, white, asian, indian, jewish, muslim, africans, and on and on. So please lets not make this about RACE but a good RACE.

VanReuter sounds more and more like a Republican…Are you sure you're a democrat buddy?

If you follow the blog comments, it seems there are only two viable candidates in the race for president: Ron Paul and Barack Obama. Since, here back on the planet Earth, neither one of them polls very high, one wonders how many different "pen names" their 2 or 3 actual followers are using in leaving so many comments. These are people who, before the internet existed, would spend their time staring threateningly into their mirrors saying "You talking to me?".

Did I read somewhere that Obama was descended from two Senators?? Were his mother and father senators? If so, what states, and if not, what did they do? Does anyone know?

No Union endorsements, thinning crowds, static poll numbers and ever more desperate rhetoric, from a candidate who's star burned brightly for a short time at the outset but is now on the wane.

Posted By VanReuter NY NY : September 9, 2007 2:38 pm

I see since First Read is closed today Van made his way over to CNN to post his hateful comments here.

Did it ever occur to anyone that she is not supporting Hillary because she does not think she is the BEST candidate. She can have her own opinion and spend her money where she pleases. Its probably comments like this from Clinton supporters that has turned her off to Clinton..I know it does me. All of you would be jumping up and down if she were out there supporting your candidate. But since she isn't she's a racist and everthing else that you can think of. Of course she is a racist, remeber all those cars she gave away the audience was all black right…no..it was mostly white but that's Ok as long as she gives her money to the people you think she should.

Oprah stated not that you really care. She wa supporting someone for the first time because it was the first time she knew and trusted someone well enough, believed in them enough to speak out. THAT'S HER RIGHT.

Hey Van for someone you think is dying you spend a lot time commenting on articles about them…last I heard you thought Edwards was the only person you had to worry about. LOL

Reading the comments on this news article and others, it is obvious that the US has lost their moral as the "leaders" of the free world due to the large amount of your population which is intolerant concerning race, women's issues, and poverty. Your gov't is stalemated and your companies corrupt. You have been left far behind in other western, industrialized nations in all aspects of compassion and humanity.

Send Obama to us. We will embrace him.

But Sandy:

It would be wrong to back a woman candidate just because she is a woman. If Hillary Clinton (who I believe is really the wrong choice) is elected, and fails in the way that she did during her husband's administration, women will pay for her failures for many years to come. The next female candidate will be lumped in with her failure and will not have a chance. It will take us so long for any women to have another chance.

Don't you want our first female president to be the right woman? A true independant thinker who makes the right choices for the right reasons? Someone who has demonstrated original leadership skills, not just able to do a mediocre job and maintain the status quo? Someone who has demonstrated the ability to unite us and not continue the arrogant fights currently seen in government?

Really, there is so much at stake here.

Wow…so many hateful posts here. Barack Obama's message of uniting this country seems to speak to so many of us who support him. I guess the rest of you like the divisions between us…or just aren't listening. The biased reporting of the media doesn't help. According to several people who actually attended the rally in Santa Barabara, over 5,000 people were there and Obama spoke for 45 mins. and stayed to shake hands for over a half hour after that. His crowds are far from "thinning". On the contrary…the grassroots movement supporting him becomes bigger and stronger everyday. Maybe CNN would like to report on that.

Oprah, through her hard work and success stands out as a human who embraces all people of all color. In this status of her standing in the community of people who by reasoning and re-reasoning, discuss, admire and support any talent without prejudice. Until now she promoted all talents except the political ones with whom she remained neutral. This is the only reason which made her to raise and command her standing
Like many talk show hosts, TV news anchors, court Judges, she must have and should have remained neutral openly and keep her choices undisclosed. By embracing Obama openly and cautiously not disrespecting Clinton and other candidates she might have started lots and lots of under currents in the minds of her supporters. These undercurrents could be the one questioning her true color and motives and may be there is beginning to judge her to be playing reverse racist card.
Hollywood actors are actors, they just act as they were directed (or told to -according to Jerry Seinfeld which is true). For political and career concern reasons they attend these fund raising events for any candidates. Oprah shroud have done the same or even have fundraising events for some of other candidates. If she were regular unknown US citizen, yes, she can be open about whom she supports. What many of us-(vulnerable voters) do not get is that Oprah has a bestowed responsibility on her to care for the entire community. This action of openly supporting a candidate rendered her to be having played reverse racist card. Oprah from high commanding respectable stature stooped to lowest level. This may hurt Obama as many of her white supporters might be concluding that she is black and black is always black and white is white. That is, by her endorsement of Obama she divided the community of people who were not prejudiced before. In the process, she might have divided the black community. Obama is great, if he can project his talents to people and without resorting to belittling other candidates he can win. But he has to remember that by projecting others as bad choice does not make him to good choice. The judgment is left to voters. So he should not educate them about how other candidates are bad. If he just says “I just say what I can do for my country, I say not what I think others cannot do for this country”. I hope the voters are all smart this time unlike the last election.

Amir

No Union endorsements, thinning crowds, static poll numbers and ever more desperate rhetoric, from a candidate who's star burned brightly for a short time at the outset but is now on the wane.

I have to laugh about the 52 year old white republican that says its about time to get past the color issue. What color issue? Barrack Obama is 1/2 WHITE. His claim to American heritage is on the white side. His mother is white. His black father is the one from a foreign country; so was his Indonesian step father.

I hear so many comments stating that Obama is "a gifted leader", "something we haven't seen in recent memory", "he has what is needed to run this country", etc. It's interesting that these are just common words found in the media. What I never hear is specific facts that explain why people think this way. A large number of people have no idea what the candidates stand for when it involves policies that are good for the country. It's sad that so many voters just listen to empty comments and catch phrases that really have nothing to do with what is best for the America. They simply trust politicians because of the same old campaign fluff, which is just garbage.

Does Oprah discuss Obama's policies? Is she digging deep into the facts of what he has done in the past for America, and what he will accomplish as President? Does she have any indepth discussions on her show about Obama's political policies? Or is she just getting involved with his campaign because she knows him personally. It appears that Obama is Oprah's little pet project. Having a best friend in the oval office would be the ultimate of power and influence. Oprah admits that she doesn't get involved in politics, so how would she have good judgement about any candidate. Oprah has an almost "cult" influence over the middle class women in America. Whatever Oprah says on her show, women trust her and run out to buy the product, read the book, and do anything Oprah stands behind. Obviously, she hopes to influence the middle class, middle aged women (and women of all ages) to stand behind her, and vote for her friend, Obama. Oprah's whole career was centered around women's issues, always trying to bring power, strength and good information to women. This is her bread and butter. She found wealth and power beyond her wildest dreams from this formula.

Oprah is a huge disappointment now. This was her chance to stand behind a woman for president. It was women that gave her the influencial, luxurious and pampered lifestye that she has enjoyed for many years. This should have been the icing on the cake of her long career centered mainly around women. Hillary Clinton is really the first serious female candidate for the oval office. I would have so much respect for Oprah if she actually did what she has preached for a couple of decades. What does this say about her support of power and accomplishment for women. The first female president in the white house would be the ultimate accomplishment for women. It's obivous that Oprah doesn't trust or choose to provide support to women for the most powerful and influencial office in America. We can all see that her main priorities are definitely in providing support to rich and powerful male friends. It's disheartening and disgraceful to see Oprah trying to get votes for Obama from her female audience based on his looks and appeal to women. What a disappointment for so many women who look up to Oprah for her advice and encouragement.

My first comment a couple of hours ago was NOT against Obama and or the fact that he's Black. I happen to like this man and I like Hillary too. However, my first comment made was to point out how in the 20 plus years of Oprahs career she HAS NEVER EVER BACKED a candidate - -NEVER!! She herself admitted this on Larry King Live recently. So, now in 2007 we have our first black candidate who's doing very well in the polls and she finally decides to come out of her "racist" closet and throw him a million dollar dinner. If anyone is racist, it's Oprah!

This is truly incredible. In 2007, we're talking like this? Wow…I'm truly saddened. CNN altered the original AP report, which listed many white celebrities who attended the event. Why?
Apparently CNN's scheme worked, because some many people are now posting here that Oprah is racist and supporting Obama only because he's black. What a shame. I feel really bad for the senator, because first he had to deal with the stupid question "are you black enough?", now apparently he's "too black", since people are now claiming Oprah is racist in supporting him.

Wow…every time I start to believe that America is moving forward and is getting past its horrible racist past, I receive a brutal wake up call like this thread.

God help us all.

Oprah is a control freak. The only thing she doesn't have is the White House, well, unless her new best friend is in…

Barack Obama is one hellofa candidate for president of the United States when he can pull in an endorsement from Oprah Winfrey, who hasn't been in the political arena for a long time! Even SHE can't sit still as she sees the greatness in Barack Obama and what he stands for and what he can do for this country. And sure, he's black, so is she. Does that mean because they both are black they should distant themselves from one another? I am so glad and proud she is backing him. My my my, the jealousies… GO OBAMA GO!!!

As someone who grew up outside of the US, CNN reminds me of the kind of crap news most American are accustomed to. Is it any surprise that the average american knows nothing about the world? Why can't CNN learn from "real" broadcasting agencies like BBC. Your job is to "report" not fabricate news. It really puts a bad taste in my mouth when I read this sort of crap.

CNN has to be the bottom barrel of any news organization I have ever encountered. When are you (CNN that is) going to start learning from BBC and other "real"

Well…with this wonderful human being it seems as if the monster has awaken. He is fresh, clean, unspoiled and what a privilege it will be for us Americans to have OBAMA represent us. I strongly believe in renovation. We have to stop the Bush-Clinton dynasty and seek for other excellent and capable human beings to lead this nation. Oprah a highly intelligent woman with a vast fortune earned in her very own right and has shown us over and over again the power of generosity and empathy to mankind, wouldn't be backing up OBAMA, if he wasn't the man.
In a very kind and intelligent way she is showing us American a new and much healthier path. My total support goes for OBAMA.

wow…I can't believe the blatant racism of some of these comments! You all need to be analyzing yourselves instead of analyzing a Presidential candidate..

Let's set aside whatever indignation we may feel about Oprah's racist endorsement of Obama or how outraged we are about white racist criticism of Oprah's endorsement of a highly qualified candidate. Let me suggest a few thoughts for your consideration.

1. Racism is not a disease. It is humankind's traditional way of thinking about other groups. We mostly think that OUR group is the best one and that other groups are lacking in something. Whites think that way about Blacks; Blacks think that way about Whites. Men stereotype women as shrewish and women stereotype men as shallow. Catholics look down on Protestants; Protestants look down on Catholics. Etc. Etc. We all know this.

2. Racism doesn't come in two forms: on and off. Racism comes in many strengths and forms. We can't even all agree on what racism is (except in the most extreme forms), because a particular behavior that one group calls racist will not be seen as racist by the other group. If a White man criticizes a young Black man for wearing his jeans low so that his underwear is displayed, is that racist? If a Black man criticizes a young White man for wearing the Confederate Stars and Bars as a patch on the knee of his jeans, is that racist? Are both garments racist? Were both critics racist? I don't know and neither do you.

3. Remember when Mother or Father cut the pie after dinner with mathematical precision, making sure that every child got a fair portion? This is something that cannot be denied: there is only so much national pie to slice up. Some people are going to get a big slice: swimmin' pools, big cars, nice houses - and they all feel they deserve it no matter how they got it. Some people are going to get a little slice: shabby rentals, used cars, crappy jobs, no future - and they all feel ripped off.

No group of us trusts any other group of us to be fair when cutting the pie. We all prefer to see someone who looks like us to be in charge. We all think that memebers of the other groups will cheat us if they can - and we're all right in thinking that.

Will Oprah be Obama's Veep? He's got to be careful accpeting these lavish fundraisers from Oprah and Co. What happened to "change"?

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Hey guys.. Did some of you racists ever think that maybe since they go to the same church in the same city and are actually friends that maybe that's why Oprah thinks it's so important to support him. Oh and in case any of you actually want to talk about the truth, wasn't this the same crowd probably asking is he 'black' enough a month ago? I don't watch Oprah, never have, but I support Barack because he's genuine and the best leader I will ever see in my lifetime. If you had a friend who goes to your church and you see eye to eye then what's the problem with supporting them? He's an amazing candidate, I'm glad she wasn't fearful of the bigotry that I see on this blog.

Ouch!!! I though I am at Rush Limbaugh.com. So black vote is good enough as long as it goes to Hillary, but God forbid if blacks support a black candidate? Oh, I get it… you want black people to do well, just not better…good to vote for you, but not to lead you! and you call yourselves Democrats? If you can't come up with a coherent intelligent justification, please shut up and stop embarassing yourselves and your party… and this comes from a white middle class woman.

Oprah Winfrey is supporting Barack Obama. Why is this turning into a topic about racism? She is supporting a Presidential Candidate. I thought that's what every American has a right to do? Sometimes, when choosing a candidate it's not all about experience, but a belief in what has been instilled into that person, which makes them more than qualified for that position. Barack Obama is more than qualified to lead this country and may possibly be our next president if God see's fit.

Oprah Winfrey is an American just as myself or you and has every right to vote for whomever she chooses. Barack Obama is African-American and so am I. If I choose to vote for him it will not be because of race, but because he is the most intelligent candidate in this race who understands that from a political stand point a real change is needed. There are many Americans (African-American, Caucasian, Latino, Asian-American) that believe the same, and if you can look beyond some of these posts intended to interject race, you will find individuals supporting Bararck Obama, who are not African-American.

The time has well past, where we should be able to look beyond race to make an educated decision. If you can not, then it speaks volumes about yourself and character (Enough said!!!). I hope we all make the right decision for ourselves and not what someone else wants you to believe.

Congratulations Barack, you have many people believing and thinking there may be some good left in politics and your presidential campaign is just a beginning.

People might think oprah supported obama just simply he's black…..we should not forget that white folks have been supporting each other ever since…why complain now?? I knew Oprah and Obama have solid relationship and I can not wine about her support even if it is on the trail….

What many are failing to realize is that although we have a choice in who we vote for, the status quo Politician is not going to get this country back to where it needs to be. We are hated world-wide. Our economy, despite what is reported, is in shambles. Our educational system continues to diminish. If you look at the web pages of each of these candidates, pay attention to what they say about these issues, and what they will do about it. Also pay attention to their track record. I have served in the military and private sector. I have been both middle class and poor (on welfare). We need Obama or someone like him. I learned a long time ago while I was in the Military. (K.I.S.S.) Keep it simple, you can add what ever word you want to the end. What needs to be done to right the course of this country isn't rocket science. It just takes someone with the guts and the willingness to step away from the norm and get it done. Barack is that person.

respond to Dennis One Love:
"why then is this article pointing out only Stevie Wonder, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry in this Oprah/Obama fundraising bash? Is this an attmept to make it look like a black affair?"

Why make an attempt? It is!

Obama is much how Bill Clinton WAS when he 1st became President in 1992. He was not of Washington (DC), had a vision and was not yet polluted with DC “do as we do in DC ways”. However Bill/Hillary have rolled in the mud so long in DC that they are no better then the rest of the usual bunch their. Like this analogy, (If you drop your last roll of toilet paper into a filthy toilet bowl. You snatch it out & you only have a short time to get good use out of that roll before it is saturated with filth and become useless).

We in the U.S. are good at electing these “outside DC” great leaders, but we need to learn to LET THEM GO when they have served their purpose. Lets grab Obama and get the good out of him for 4 to 8 years and by then who knows we may have to throw him to the same waste side that we should be throwing ALL past leaders and their wives for they are NOW part of the problem!!

Unfortunately it seems many in this country will never see past the color of a person's skin. Zann, you obviously have not kept abreast of the copious amount of information on Obama. Research before you speak or just admit it is about race for you. As for the Oprah factor, I agree with the other comments. Rich white people have always raised money for white candidates; don't we have equal opportunity in this country among the rich no matter the color? Hopefully, this election will be decided by intelligent people making informed decisions. Our nation was founded on values like freedom and equality. Where is the equality? By the way, I am white, female and hold a MEd.

Oprah did her thing for barack last night and all the hillheads are screaming bloody murder, get over it, i thought to challenge all Obama supporers to comment on all articles about clinton endorsements, slander her supporters, call them racist, sexist, but, why stoop to that level when Obamas the winner.JUST COMPARE THEIR RECORDS, ITS ALL PUBLIC INFO, EXCEPT FOR ALL THE FAILURES HILLARY HAS HIDDEN, UNDER LOCK AND KEY, ITS TIME TO GET THOSE RECORDS RELEASED

OPRAH IS BACKING HIM BECAUSE HE IS
BLACK!!!!
Her TV show is mostly black guest now
and she has become more and more a
raceist in the past few years.
I will never vote for a candidate because of Oprah's money and fame who is unqualified and inexperienced.
GO HILLARY!!! Strong, Smart, Experienced and ready to lead immediately.
and inexperienced candidate

White America you are disgusting, how dare you make it seem wrong for Oprah to back Obama solely based on the fact that he's black. How dare you!!! Our forefathers and ancestors were beat and forbidden to attempt to vote. So now that we have someone of color that is running for election you hypocrites turn it into a race issue that a black would support another black..YOU DAMN RIGHT!!!! It's obvious you all have no desire to stand behind us (unless it benefits you..football spread, track and field bets and or selling you your weed to smoke on the weekends) get over yourselves people. Go ahead Obama, this world could benefit from more strong, intellegent Black People!! I think it's awesome and had I known I would have been one more black there to support him, however CNN with their racist retorics, it would have seem like a race riot were the blacks were turning on the whites. I just have one question??? Are the Black Americans finally getting to be too intelligent and self sufficent for White America to control? If so get over it we are here to stay..

If you vote for Hillary Clinton, you might as well vote for a republican. Hillary is pro-corporate, anti-labor, pro-outsourcing, in favor of NAFTA, "free" (re unfair) trade. Oh, I almost forgot, she is also pro-war. Vote Obama or any of the others, not Hillary Clinton.

I am saddened by the number of idiots posting on this forum.

Perhaps Obama is just too good for this country. We don't deserve a leader with real integrity, sound judgment, and strong personal morals. What we deserve is just another sleazy politician who puts corporate interests and lobbyist goals first above the will of the people. Why? Because we're still too immature of an electorate to get over the issue of race and to see that Obama really does have more experience than some of the other candidates out there, and that he MAKES THE MOST SENSE on all of the issues.

I think its really shameful how racist you Americans are afterall this time. Obama is half black and half white but everyone of you are associating him as black and calling Oprah racist. It clearly shows why he may not win if left to White America…White America does not want a black to win despite the fact that he is half white. The anger that a powerful black woman whom white people think works for them, would dare vote for a mixed race man considered to be as black is damning to white America…. unbelieveable. The ignorance of the nation is that you calculate everything with race, in order to prove your pointless arguments. The arguments agsinst his lack of political experience is also hypocritical when you have had Presidents with experience who have not been fit to be Presidents. It would serve you well to appreciate difference and to appreciate God given talent. Most people who vote have no idea why they are voting for that person. Some people even vote just because they align with a particular party… and thats just plain dumb. You should vote for the best person who represents the needs of the nation,not just your own political flavour. White America as well Latinoamercians can support Obama just the same - put your best foot forward. Oprah is entitled to her opinion whatever it is based on, as are the opinions of others. Your history of white Presidents already prove that theory.

Wow, I can't believe how shallow people are in 2007. All this black and white talk is so old and boring. Just vote for your candidate and stop judging other people for their choices…The land of the free.

It's a sad day in America when for the first time in Oprah's career she's backing a presidential candidate ONLY BECAUSE HE'S BLACK!! I think OBAMA is a great man as I think Hillary is a great woman. But Oprah has never ever backed anyone before until now. She's really showing her TRUE COLORS NOW - isn't she? And it's not THE COLOR PURPLE!!!

Also when was the last time you sent out invites to an event at your home and told your guests not to wear stiletto heels??? She's worth billions and a few holes in her meadow of grass wasn't going to hurt anything and she afford to have it "groomed" again.

For several years I have tried to get Oprah's people to help a teacher in the same area Oprah comes from - the Mississippi Delta. This teacher works all day in an impovrished school and washes dishes nights and weekends in an all-white country club where the line is still Yas-sah, and No-sah. Yes, in 2007. Each year this wonderful lady holds bake sales, begs for money - somehow - to send a group primary school students on a trip to D.C. or New York where the kids can see things they will never in their lives otherwise see. These kids and their school are featured in the Maseles film, "Lalee's Kin." This is from one of the poorest school districts in our Country. Oprah's people have ignored me - in spite of all those shows and talk about how Oprah supports teachers. She's an opportunist - I don't believe a word of what she preaches or supports because I know first hand she and her people are well able to ignore the real stories and keep their wallets closed tight.

I am utterly disgusted by the racial comments by some jealous, envious and ill informed people. All those who insist that Oprah is backing Barack since he is black have just shown how uneducated some of us can get atleast in regard to facts. If Oprah is racist? why did she not endorse prior black candidates? There was Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Carol Morsley-Brown who in fact was a FEMALE BLACK candidate. What are you basing you accusations on. Gosh..I guess you can't cure stupid. And Clinton News Network (CNN) shame on you for your open distortion of the news. This piece of article was botrrowed from the Washington Post and the ONLY thing you did was to remove John Travolta's name and fail to mention that David Geffen was also attending.Oh..by the way.. I am just watching MSNBC and it seems like a lot of white folks attended the event. The footage ain't lying. Seems like you want to creat a pathetic debate. All you guys who are posting these hate/racial stuff need to take a chill coz Obama is riding thro clean and tough and all of ya….choke on it!!!! What you gonna say whn he is POTUS???

finally, a black man has a shot at the top and oprah will kill it for him, in the form of a race issue…. not too bright oprah……after this, obama will look black enough

After Oprah tried to destroy author, James Frey on her show, I lost all respect for her. It is always "all about Oprah" and her "new cause" is Obama. I hope it doesn't backfire for Obama.

I can't believe anyone would consider him as our next President. After what we've been through the last 7 years, wouldn't it be wise to elect someone who is 'seasoned' and has the experience??
C

This is the first time Oprah is actively supporting a candidate. Due to the fact that there have been black candidates in previous elections ought to be enough to make it clear that Oprah is supporting him because he is the best candidate and not because of racial solidarity.

Also, Barack Obama has over 25 years of helping to improve people's lives through his work as a community activist, civil rights lawyer, constitutional law professor and his excellent record in the Illinois state senate. Also, Trinity, his church on the South side of Chicago, is part of the United Church of Christ and he's been a member since shortly after moving to Chicago after he left New York.

For anyone to say Barack does not have enough experience is ridiculous and shows that they have simply bought the Clinton lie without doing any actual investigation of the facts.

Barack Obama is an inspiring leader with the judgment and character to lead this nation. He is also best equipped to help repair the damage to America's reputation that has been done by the Bush administration.

Hillary Clinton represents the status quo and, although the 90's had their good points, we can't turn back the clock and the political squabbling of that period over pretty much everything due to the divisiveness of the Clintons really held the country back.

Let's turn the page and elect Barack Obama.

In this great country of ours…I am thankful for free thought,respect for all.History has proven that some of our past Presidents had varieties of blood flowing through their viens.Let's not destroy any candidate,those people still have to live after the election.let's not destroy oprah for giving a fundraiser.some of the statements read like that were written by TERRORISTS.

thanks jsey little rock,ar

If Obama was white do you really think Oprah would be interested?

Maybe its time to tune out Oprah!

For those who seem to think that Oprah's support for Obama is some kind of racial solidarity thing, just look back to the 2004 primary, when Oprah did not endorse Carol Mosley Braun, a fellow Chicagoan and fellow African American.

Let's face it, Oprah Winfrey, who is held in high admiration and respect by people of all walks of life, is supporting Barack Obama's candidacy because she thinks he would make a good president. Race has nothing to do with it.

remember the good ol days when Obama claimed that access to leaders should not be limited to the wealthy and lobbyists. Ah……. wasn't it nice six months ago. If only I had millions of dollars or a cause than I could also attend Oprah's gala. - but than that would make me a lobbyist or wealthy. When did the dems become the party of the powerful? Give the people back their party!!!!

Mike in Germany
Thank you for asking what Senator Obama has done and what legislation has he been involved with to prepare him to be president.

1. Has an undergraduate degree from Columbia University with a focus on International Relations
2. Has a degree from Harvard University where he served as the first black editor of The Harvard Law Review.
3. Worked as a community organizer on the south side of Chicago, was a law professor, and civil rights attorney before entering the race for the State Legislature in Illinois.
4. Won his position in the State Legislature by a landslide 70% in a republican dominated election.
5. As a state legislator, Obama worked with both Democrats and Republicans in drafting successful legislation on ethics and health care reform. He sponsored a law enhancing tax credits for low-income workers, negotiated welfare reform, and promoted increased subsidies for child care. Obama also led the passage of legislation mandating videotaping of homicide interrogations, and a law to monitor racial profiling by requiring police to record the race of drivers they stopped. During his 2004 general election campaign for U.S. Senate, Obama won the endorsement of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, whose president credited him with having been "immensely helpful in working with police organizations" on death penalty reform.
6. Delivered a powerful keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention calling for unification within our country.
7. Obama sponsored 152 bills and resolutions brought before the 109th Congress in 2005 and 2006, and cosponsored another 427. Opportunity through Pell Grant Expansion Act. Entered in fulfillment of a campaign promise, the bill proposed increasing the maximum amount of Pell Grant awards to help students from lower income families pay their college tuitions. The bill did not progress beyond committee and was never voted on by the Senate.

Obama took an active role in the Senate's drive for improved border security and immigration reform. Beginning in 2005, he co-sponsored the "Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act" introduced by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). Obama later added three amendments to S. 2611, the "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act," sponsored by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) S. 2611 passed the Senate in May 2006, but failed to gain majority support in the U.S. House of Representatives. In September 2006, Obama supported a related bill, the Secure Fence Act, authorizing construction of fencing and other security improvements along the United States–Mexico border. President Bush signed the Secure Fence Act into law in October 2006, calling it "an important step toward immigration reform."

Senate bill sponsors Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Obama join President Bush at the signing ceremony for the Coburn-Obama Transparency Act of 2006. Partnering first with Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN), and then with Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), Obama successfully introduced two initiatives bearing his name. "Lugar-Obama" expands the Nunn-Lugar cooperative threat reduction concept to conventional weapons, including shoulder-fired missiles and anti-personnel mines. The "Coburn-Obama Transparency Act" provides for a web site, managed by the Office of Management and Budget, listing all organizations receiving Federal funds from 2007 onward, and providing breakdowns by the agency allocating the funds, the dollar amount given, and the purpose of the grant or contract. On December 22, 2006, President Bush signed into law the "Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act," marking the first federal legislation to be enacted with Obama as its primary sponsor.

On the first day of the Democratic-controlled 110th Congress, in a column published in the Washington Post, Obama called for an end to "any and all practices that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a public servant has become indebted to a lobbyist." He joined with Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) in strengthening restrictions on travel in corporate jets to S.1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007, which passed the Senate with a 96-2 majority. Obama joined Charles Schumer (D-NY) in sponsoring S. 453, a bill to criminalize deceptive practices in federal elections, including fraudulent flyers and automated phone calls, as witnessed in the 2006 midterm elections. Obama's energy initiatives scored pluses and minuses with environmentalists, who welcomed his sponsorship with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) of a climate change bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds by 2050, but were skeptical of Obama's support for a bill promoting liquefied coal production. Also during the first month of the 110th Congress, Obama introduced the "Iraq War De-Escalation Act," a bill that caps troop levels in Iraq at January 10, 2007 levels, begins phased redeployment on May 1, 2007, and removes all combat brigades from Iraq by March 31, 2008.
8. Has served more time in elected office than both Hillary Clinton and John Edwards.
9. Spoke out against the Iraq war when doing so was resulting in being called "unpatriotic".
10. Predicted many of the current problems in Iraq prior to the invasion.

I will be happy to provide more if you like.

Let's put an end to the experience myth. It is a tactic used by others in the campaign and there is no truth to it.

I am so tired of the accusations that Oprah is racist. On a previous post someone hinted that it's "blacks first with Oprah." For those who have ever watched the Oprah show, they will know that her audience is mostly white females. Bottom line is that she can support anyone she wants to. I'm so turned off about this election I may vote Independent.

We are dissapointed in Oprah, we feel she is backing Obama on race alone… What a shame…

WE ARE DEF VOTING FOR HILLARY NOW

Another shameless attempt of America's self-proclaimed "good shepherd" to manage the sheep.

I really thought that we have evolved as a country with a woman and an African American running, but after reading such simple minded and hateful comments from CNN readers, I now know otherwise. To beleive that blacks are voting for Obama simply because he is black? Is that what whites have been doing since the birth of this country, voting themselves in? No, I am sure you believe that whites listen to issues, only blacks vote based on color

The amazing aspect of many of the comments is so many people are speaking of Oprah using her riches to support Obama. My question is how do you think the other candidates raised their money,,,including BUSH. How many wealthy white Americans threw fundraisers for BUSH. Get a life ladies and gentleman this is the way its done whether you like it or not. It is high time the African Americans who have the means to support a great candidate regardless of their race/ethnicity stepped forward to do this.

Obama has a paper-thin record. He's in no way qualified to be President in this post-9/11 world. We're electing a US President here, not Mr. Congeniality.

Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR. writes:

"…I really…like Obama….He is not seasoned enough to be President…he is CHRISTIAN…"

Shawnie, you round up the posts above nicely. They are about race, religion, gender, experience, and foreign relations. These basically cover everything. I expect a difficult election.

As a White Male, I think Oprah did a great thing. But, I do find it funny that the topic of race never rise when a white organization have fund rising events for white candiates.

This is gonna be a long comments string….

For the record, I am black, and originally from the Caribbean, living in Pennsylvania.

It's heartening to read the positive comments from some of the white readers that support Obama. The word that stands out always in these comments is intelligence. Hi approach and authenticity is also very disarming even to Republican lawmakers from Chicago to Washington. He has set him self apart from a field of same old-same old politicians. He apparently has a "blue ocean" approach to politics.

It is saddening when the electorate cannot see beyond, Oprah's wealth, Obama's race and flats and heels to intelligently dissect the man's message and make a deciosn. If the voting population does not wake up to the inconvenient truth that this current war/administration has created an incredibly negative image of America; that millions of American families (regardless of race) are suffering daily; then the absolute need to elect the black man, with a white mom and a Muslim name will be lost in racial rhetoric, political gamesmanship and pointless debate of heels and flats.

I guess it's ok with white america when Oprah has her daily audience full of white women filling their sacks with gifts and perks. If she wants to throw a fundraising bash for Obama that is her choice and her money. I guess if she were supporting Rudi white america wouldn't blink an eye at this store. It is sad to see that the wire services only pointed out the black celebrities in attendance which is an unfortunate sign that racism is still alive and kicking in the USA.

I find Senator Obama a bright, sincere man. Other than making it to the US Senate, what exactly has he accomplished? What legislation can he point to with pride because he was the driver behind its passage? The man may have potential to be a great leader, but he does not have a history of leading.

As americans we have many freedoms-One most important freedom is the right to VOTE for whomever we find fit in our own minds. Some will vote on color, some will vote on power, some will vote on many different varials but I think its very important that we are have the freedom itself. I will not stand at the polls and wonder if the people in front of me, the black person is going to vote for a black canidate or if a white person will vote for a white canidate. I am hoping that we all just VOTE-Its a priviledge that we all should take advantage of and feel blessed that we have a country that feels that this freedom is important enough to continue to support that idea. Come on guys, give Racism a rest and just make sure that your vote counts for this president whomever it is that gets the most votes

I find it interesting that Oprah has always refused to get involved with politics. She refused to allow Bob Dole to apear on her show when he ran for President. Oprah said that she would have to allow every candidate on if she did it for one candidate. Well, ante up!

Okay. Oprah is not supporting Obama because he is black. Oprah is supporting Obama in part because they have been personal friends going back many years. How many people wouldn't support their close family friends?? It's not about race–after all, Oprah didn't support Al Sharpton or Carol Mosley-Braun (who is also from Chicago) when they ran for president. Obama is a close friend of hers and she's believes in his candidacy. It only makes sense she would support him.

What these posts prove is that it still makes white people really nervous when people who just happen to be black work together to accomplish something. Makes you stop and wonder. No one has said anything about all of white people/celebs/dignitaries at Clinton's fundraisers.

Additionally, it's really interesting how certain white people are now making Oprah out to be racist. Oprah's appeal is that she's always transcended race and by supporting a candidate who also transcends race she keeps those bona fides intact. However white people who are looking for a reason to attack and provoke a racialized fear of Obama seize on this incident as proof that the blacks are "ganging up" to seize the presidency and that Oprah is in on it because she's a closet racist. Oprah, apparently, didn't become a racist until she publicly supported Obama.

It's unfortunate that a celeb who happens to be black can't publicly support a candidate who happens to be black because they be labelled as racists.

Though many here don't want this to become a racial issue, it's almost impossible to avoid that conclusion. Other than those motivated by Far-Left ideology, I really can't see why non-black Americans would support the Obama and Oprah show.

It really proves that CNN is Racist, oh I forgot, main headquarters in Georgia of course. I never seen Oprah rolled out the carpet for Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. So you readers, stop saying its a Black Thing or whatever, you are showing your true colors by your comments.

I think Obama will make a great president for the united state. I Am praying that he will be elected. he got my vote.I think he love this county.and love all the people in this country.IF it is God will for him to be the first Africa American president of the united states that would be great. if it is not God will than he will still be okay.America belong to God. this is God land we are just pasting through.IT is a loan to us From God. so stop the fuss please God is going to protect us. peace to all who read this.

Dos anyone really care that Oprah hosted this event and what other celeb attended? When the liberal Hollywood crowd backs someone I get worried. They may be very kind but they have different agendas driven by wage differences which equal different values.

…how terribly sad. We've still got a very l-o-n-g way to go. Voting for someone who is right for the position for President of these United States, should have absolutely no baring on the color on one's skin!

Reading many of the comments, leaves me a bit disgruntled and shaking my head. When will this world see beyond BLACK & WHITE?!!!!

As a Black retired twice-degreed educator, I shutter to think when I depart this earth, the devision will continue to remain. Have we NOT learned anything from Martin Luther King?

And lastly. If when reporting a story, pretell…give all pertinent information ( I'm referring to other guests…white guests' names who were in attendance at this affair but yet, somehow,conveniently omitted from your article).

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that so many people want to turn this into a racial issue. I believe Oprah is supporting the most intelligent and most viable candidate, not because he happens to be half-black, but because he has the ideas that are needed to make a change in the direction this country is going. Now, more than ever, we need someone in the White House who will be able to bring about vast and sweeping changes to the way this country is run. I believe Barack Obama is the one, unique candidate who can do just that. Not only does he have a handle on what is needed (and you only have to read his books to determine that he indeed does) but I believe he will not be swayed by special interests nor by "politics as usual". This is a brilliant man with ideas and plans that can transform this country once again into the special place most of us always knew it to be.

Oprah finally found a political candidate she could be excited about-not because he's black, but because he's really, really inspiring.

Obama will have my vote and I hope enough people find out what this man believes and is capable of doing so that he will also have their vote. This is the first time in a long time that I've been excited about a possible candidate. Keep up the good work and the good ideas, Barack.

It doesn't matter what color those that attended this thing were. They are mostly in show business, which gives them zero credibility in politics. In any other country most of these fools would be bussing our tables. A succesful entertainer in the US in akin to the toothless lottery winner that falls into what he doesn't deserve. Their opinions mean nothing to the educated, so hopefully their lottery winnings will account for nothing in the end. Why is this dude even running? What experience does he have in politics? None, but he's black. What a joke.

This is all seeming very prejudice!

I am a big fan of Oprah .I usually agree with her. How can she support Obama ? Obama wants Amnesty for all the illegals in our country . Oprah should show some concern for all the blacks and whites whose jobs are being taken by these illegals .
I want a president who is for the "American", citizens and will support the immigration laws of our country.

I fully support Sen. Obama.
Only twice in my lifetime have I seen a leader with the vision to lead America the way the Founding Fathers intended.

Today,Sen. Obama, and in the past, Gov. Brown.

The REAL question is do WE have the courage to change, to "turn the page".

I'm sorry Oprah just makes me sick

Zann, you idiot! It's OBAMA, not OSAMA. You and Bush must have attended the same school.

CNN: I watch you every morning and have you as my internet home page. No more. I cannot believe you plagiarized a WashingtonPost article and left out the details you chose. Shame, shame, shame!

As many of you talk about a white party or black party, in Iraq your white, black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indians, Italian-Americans, and all others are being killed. You are all Americans, and please remember this the next time 10 of our troops are killed in Iraq. As an American serving and stationed in Germany, its sad to read such trash. Get over the skin color, non of you ask before an OP what from who the blood is coming from. Just stupid and sad.

I had to read the comments here. As I suspected they are mostly from racist dinosaurs from the hate radio sect. Barack is a good and decent man and although i haven't decided which candidate I will support , he would make a fine President. Shame on cnn for only printing the black celebrities who attended. Corperate media sponsored race baiting. How predictable.

I am one of Ophra's daily supporter. I think she should keep her nose out of politics. It turns me off.

OMG!!! There are some very sad, sad people living in a country that allows you to speak, freely..But with that why would you "waste" your time speaking on something that brings you such discomfort? To help prevent the discomfort "waste" your time speaking and supporting your choice for the next president.

*[Yawn]*

Good to see racism alive and well in that ole redneck state of New York. What's next, burning crosses in Central Park?

Its amazing how much anger, the racist on this site express when speaking about Obama's blackness.Unfortunately, none of their comments are based on anything but ignorance. Obama is much better than most of you should ever hope to be. This has very to do with his color, which by the way, is mixed race…not black.

Who is seasoned enough for you to be president? You sound really uneducated and stupid. Why not enlighten yourself by resarching things about Mr Obama and then compare it to other cadidates?