Comments on: It's official: Oprah to hit the trail http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kimberly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-233521 Kimberly Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:36:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-233521 This is shear abuse of power on Oprah's part! She has become not just a celebrity in this country but an icon & as sad as it is, many people will vote for anyone she backs, not because of what they stand for but simply because "If Oprah says it, it must be true". She's not dumb, she knew that putting her name on his campaign would get him votes and that's abuse of power! People of her stature should never divulge who they're voting for. This is shear abuse of power on Oprah's part!

She has become not just a celebrity in this country but an icon & as sad as it is,
many people will vote for anyone she backs, not because of what they stand for but simply because "If Oprah says it, it must be true".
She's not dumb, she knew that putting her name on his campaign would get him votes and that's abuse of power!

People of her stature should never divulge who they're voting for.

]]> By: Jesse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-167588 Jesse Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:15:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-167588 Opraaaaaaaah, I was your fan but I will nver be anymore. Remember, you will never be the number one as Clinton. Many women are disappointed that you do not support our female candidate. You turned me off. Opraaaaaaaah, I was your fan but I will nver be anymore. Remember, you will never be the number one as Clinton. Many women are disappointed that you do not support our female candidate. You turned me off.

]]> By: PW Va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-164976 PW Va Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:36:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-164976 I don't think ameica is ready for muslim president called barak hussein obama, his uncle saddam hussiem is dead. second i believe that oprah is polorizing person that needs to worry and fix the problem she created with her girl school. fianlly, come out about her gay friend lover gayle. fially she needs to embrace her own culture in instead of criticing hard worker rap players. Posted By frank salizar, houston texas Frank...has it ever occurred to you to go back to school and obtain yor GED? Your post is clearly a myriad of untruths and innuendos and we won't even get into the grammatical and misspelling portion of your post. Further, in case you were unaware, it appears that Senator Obama shares kinship with our current VP and not with the now deceased Saddam as you inferred. I don't think ameica is ready for muslim president called barak hussein obama, his uncle saddam hussiem is dead. second i believe that oprah is polorizing person that needs to worry and fix the problem she created with her girl school. fianlly, come out about her gay friend lover gayle. fially she needs to embrace her own culture in instead of criticing hard worker rap players.

Posted By frank salizar, houston texas

Frank...has it ever occurred to you to go back to school and obtain yor GED? Your post is clearly a myriad of untruths and innuendos and we won't even get into the grammatical and misspelling portion of your post.

Further, in case you were unaware, it appears that Senator Obama shares kinship with our current VP and not with the now deceased Saddam as you inferred.

]]> By: Josh, Key West, Fl. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-163472 Josh, Key West, Fl. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:44:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-163472 Reality Check: It appears posters "being called racists" & posters "calling other posters racists" have a slight dilemma. Sen. Obama is BOTH white & black! He chooses to worship the "Black Value System" While Totally Ignoring his "White Roots". Who Then is the "TRUE Racist"? Reality Check: It appears posters "being called racists" & posters "calling other posters racists" have a slight dilemma. Sen. Obama is BOTH white & black! He chooses to worship the "Black Value System" While Totally Ignoring his "White Roots". Who Then is the "TRUE Racist"?

]]> By: BOYCOTT OPRAH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-163421 BOYCOTT OPRAH Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:06:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-163421 So how does Ms. Winfrey say "thank you" to these American women and girls who have made her the woman she is today. She establishes a leadership academy for girls in a foreign country. How dare she. She ought to be ashamed. That leadership academy should have been established in the United States, to give back to the community that has given Ms. Winfrey the ability to establish such a school. Secondly Obama as president.WE ARE STILL LAUGHING… Maybe he would be more helpful to Oprah to run her school, since the girls are being abused… BTW OPRAH? Maybe you should concentrate on your school instead of trying to buy a black presidential candidate.SHAME ON YOU OPRAH... BOYCOTT HARPO So how does Ms. Winfrey say "thank you" to these American women and girls who have made her the woman she is today. She establishes a leadership academy for girls in a foreign country. How dare she. She ought to be ashamed. That leadership academy should have been established in the United States, to give back to the community that has given Ms. Winfrey the ability to establish such a school. Secondly Obama as president.WE ARE STILL LAUGHING…
Maybe he would be more helpful to Oprah to run her school, since the girls are being abused…
BTW OPRAH? Maybe you should concentrate on your school instead of trying to buy a black presidential candidate.SHAME ON YOU OPRAH...
BOYCOTT HARPO

]]> By: Susan Wesley, Merr., IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-157769 Susan Wesley, Merr., IN Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:57:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-157769 Oprah is doing this because she is an Afro- American, and I will never vote for him and I will not ever watch your show again. You are a racist. Oprah is doing this because she is an Afro- American, and I will never vote for him and I will not ever watch your show again. You are a racist.

]]> By: Randy S. Lawton, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-157076 Randy S. Lawton, OK Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:49:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-157076 MD i Iowa: Prove it! I think you're making it all up. Apparently you missed the poll that had Obama ahead of Clinton by 20-16%. I love how folks get on here and make up facts and statistics to fit thier purpose but offer no referential evidence to support their arguments. FYI, we are not all sheep. And Hillary is demonstrably two-faced, wishy-washy, wants it both ways and will say whatever she thinks any given audience wants to hear. It's hard to say Hillary will be worse than Bush for this country (hell, that's an awful tough act to follow) but she is in this for her own personal glorification, could care less for the rank and file American and will do no good for this country. Go ahead, vote for Hillary, vote for the status quo in D.C. MD i Iowa: Prove it! I think you're making it all up. Apparently you missed the poll that had Obama ahead of Clinton by 20-16%.
I love how folks get on here and make up facts and statistics to fit thier purpose but offer no referential evidence to support their arguments.
FYI, we are not all sheep. And Hillary is demonstrably two-faced, wishy-washy, wants it both ways and will say whatever she thinks any given audience wants to hear.
It's hard to say Hillary will be worse than Bush for this country (hell, that's an awful tough act to follow) but she is in this for her own personal glorification, could care less for the rank and file American and will do no good for this country.

Go ahead, vote for Hillary, vote for the status quo in D.C.

]]> By: Dan, Glen Ellyn, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156882 Dan, Glen Ellyn, IL Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:40:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156882 I was on the fence between Senator Obama and Clinton but, he has sealed the deal for me by joining up with the Queen of Manipulation and Exlpoitation - Oprah. He has lost credibility in my eyes. I was on the fence between Senator Obama and Clinton but, he has sealed the deal for me by joining up with the Queen of Manipulation and Exlpoitation – Oprah. He has lost credibility in my eyes.

]]> By: MD, des moines, iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156801 MD, des moines, iowa Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:32:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156801 In the recent Iowa and other state and national polls or surveys, Hillary Clinton beats out Obama and other candidates in being the best qualified candidate, with most relevant experiences, having worked the hardest, and is the most electable in the next general election. In the recent Iowa and other state and national polls or surveys, Hillary Clinton beats out Obama and other candidates in being the best qualified candidate, with most relevant experiences, having worked the hardest, and is the most electable in the next general election.

]]> By: RD, des moines, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156800 RD, des moines, IA Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:27:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156800 I won't vote Obama or watch Oprah TV shows any moore. I won't vote Obama or watch Oprah TV shows any moore.

]]> By: James W Vernon II,McDonough GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156781 James W Vernon II,McDonough GA Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:31:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156781 Today is Tuesday, November 27, 1957. Oh did I write that? It must have been because of the comments. I thought this was the modern, progressive, and new America where a person had the right to vote his or her conscience. Plus the right to endorse whom-so-ever you wanted to endorse. Sound like we are heading towards an American type Germany of the 1940's where you went along with the majority whether right or wrong. For years Blacks have supported Whites when it came to running for a public office. Some times it was a good choice and some times not. For years Whites have supported Whites with maybe some rare occasions where they supported Blacks. It was no big deal. And to all of a sudden make it a crime in the minds of a number of individuals that have commented seems absurd. Oprah has the same right that all of you that are commented have. Which is to pick the best candidate for the job and to give them your support. "Which is the Bottomline!" I read somewhere that liberalism was a mental disorder. Meaning that when liberals can't attack your logic and thinking ability they began to attack the person. Example the negative comments about Oprah herself and not about her reasoning for deciding to campaign for Obama. Yes I am inclined to concur liberalism is a mental disorder. You go O!!! Today is Tuesday, November 27, 1957.

Oh did I write that? It must have been because of the comments.

I thought this was the modern, progressive, and new America where a person had the right to vote his or her conscience.

Plus the right to endorse whom-so-ever you wanted to endorse. Sound like we are heading towards an American type Germany of the 1940's where you went along with the majority whether right or wrong.

For years Blacks have supported Whites when it came to running for a public office. Some times it was a good choice and some times not.

For years Whites have supported Whites with maybe some rare occasions where they supported Blacks. It was no big deal.

And to all of a sudden make it a crime in the minds of a number of individuals that have commented seems absurd.

Oprah has the same right that all of you that are commented have. Which is to pick the best candidate for the job and to give them your support. "Which is the Bottomline!"

I read somewhere that liberalism was a mental disorder. Meaning that when liberals can't attack your logic and thinking ability they began to attack the person. Example the negative comments about Oprah herself and not about her reasoning for deciding to campaign for Obama.

Yes I am inclined to concur liberalism is a mental disorder.

You go O!!!

]]> By: K, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156743 K, Florida Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:25:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156743 Ryan, NJ - I have been around the world and I must say, the "Clinton" name is not loathed. The education system was Not messed up as a result of the "Clinton" administration. Taxes were Not the hardship for the middle class due to the "Clinton" name. We also were not killing our son's and daughter's in the "Clinton" name. What you did see, was ONE common thread. . . . the Republican name. You can wish away history if you like. I for one, Know that things were better with the "Clinton" name, than we are presently. Ryan, NJ – I have been around the world and I must say, the "Clinton" name is not loathed. The education system was Not messed up as a result of the "Clinton" administration. Taxes were Not the hardship for the middle class due to the "Clinton" name. We also were not killing our son's and daughter's in the "Clinton" name. What you did see, was ONE common thread. . . . the Republican name. You can wish away history if you like. I for one, Know that things were better with the "Clinton" name, than we are presently.

]]> By: Zach http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156723 Zach Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:44:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156723 This is not news. Please hire serious reporters to cover the campaign. If Winfry needs more attention, she should just visit her plastic surgeon. Stop covering this ridiculous angle. This is not news. Please hire serious reporters to cover the campaign. If Winfry needs more attention, she should just visit her plastic surgeon. Stop covering this ridiculous angle.

]]> By: Liberal Chic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156713 Liberal Chic Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:16:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156713 I think there's credible amount of evidence that Oprah Winfrey supports credentialed blacks without fully doing her research. One recent case is her featuring of the plastic surgeon Jan Adams on her show. That's the doctor that operated on the mother of rapper Kanye West. Adams was not even a board certified plastic surgeon and had complaints/lawsuits against him but Oprah chose to have him as a guest because he was a black doctor with a degree from Harvard. She has had other black medical professionals who have been sued in malpractice suits and who turned out less than qualified in full view. Now we have Obama, another credentialed black dude who is not qualified to do what she says he's qualified to do. Anyone who thinks Oprah is endorsing him just because he's the best candidate in the 20 plus years she's been in entertainment is fooling himself. She endorses Obama because he's got the Ivy credentials and because he's BLACK. We'll find out he's not qualified when he steps into the White House and screws things up just like Bush did. I think there's credible amount of evidence that Oprah Winfrey supports credentialed blacks without fully doing her research.

One recent case is her featuring of the plastic surgeon Jan Adams on her show. That's the doctor that operated on the mother of rapper Kanye West.

Adams was not even a board certified plastic surgeon and had complaints/lawsuits against him but Oprah chose to have him as a guest because he was a black doctor with a degree from Harvard. She has had other black medical professionals who have been sued in malpractice suits and who turned out less than qualified in full view.

Now we have Obama, another credentialed black dude who is not qualified to do what she says he's qualified to do.

Anyone who thinks Oprah is endorsing him just because he's the best candidate in the 20 plus years she's been in entertainment is fooling himself.

She endorses Obama because he's got the Ivy credentials and because he's BLACK. We'll find out he's not qualified when he steps into the White House and screws things up just like Bush did.

]]> By: janel, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156701 janel, St. Paul, MN Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:50:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156701 I've followed Hillary and Barack for some time. Just can't buy into Hillary's claim that she is "experienced" because she was the first lady. Certainly as a senator, she has been credible, but she has changed her positions to bring potential voters into her camp. I am not sold by her campaign promises, and I am fearful that she will enable a republican to win the white house again. God help us if Guiliani becomes their candidate. Barack Obama will bring a welcome "change" of leadership. He is bright, honest, articulate and, in my view, cares very much about our country. He will also bring respect from our former allies who now look upon our country with some distain. Personally, I'd welcome a chance from the "clinton" "bush" white house. I've followed Hillary and Barack for some time. Just can't buy into Hillary's claim that she is "experienced" because she was the first lady. Certainly as a senator, she has been credible, but she has changed her positions to bring potential voters into her camp.

I am not sold by her campaign promises, and I am fearful that she will enable a republican to win the white house again. God help us if Guiliani becomes their candidate.

Barack Obama will bring a welcome "change" of leadership. He is bright, honest, articulate and, in my view, cares very much about our country. He will also bring respect from our former allies who now look upon our country with some distain.

Personally, I'd welcome a chance from the "clinton" "bush" white house.

]]> By: Bea, Hoboken, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156696 Bea, Hoboken, NJ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:32:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156696 Bea, Hoboken, NJ–The talk show hostess can buy and sell you a BILLION times. Sorry "MiddleAmerica", my vote is not for sale. I couldn't care less how much money she has and how many people would be vacuous enough to vote for Obama simply because Oprah endorsed him. I guess that you're one of them. Pathetic!!! Bea, Hoboken, NJ–The talk show hostess can buy and sell you a BILLION times.

Sorry "MiddleAmerica", my vote is not for sale. I couldn't care less how much money she has and how many people would be vacuous enough to vote for Obama simply because Oprah endorsed him. I guess that you're one of them.

Pathetic!!!

]]> By: Trang, Fremont, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156680 Trang, Fremont, CA Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:06:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156680 Oprah might be a celebrity, but she is also a person and a citizen, and if she believes he would make the best president for this country, then good for her - help him win. I see there is nothing wrong with it. And worse, if one does not think Hillary would make a good president and she is they front-runner, it gives all the more reason to help Obama, Edward, Biden, Kucinich, Richardson, Dodd - anybody, to avert the impending disaster should she win. Her inability to give straight answers is one weakness, and now, her mandate for healthcare, imposing her will on everyone to pay for health care. This country is founded on giving people choices. Now, if the plan is attractive, with good benefits and affordable and people willingly pay for it, then I don't mind, but it seems she will force people to pay for it, whether they like it or not, and I am not sure how it will be enforced. Will people go to jail if they don't have health insurance? Oprah might be a celebrity, but she is also a person and a citizen, and if she believes he would make the best president for this country, then good for her – help him win. I see there is nothing wrong with it.

And worse, if one does not think Hillary would make a good president and she is they front-runner, it gives all the more reason to help Obama, Edward, Biden, Kucinich, Richardson, Dodd – anybody, to avert the impending disaster should she win.

Her inability to give straight answers is one weakness, and now, her mandate for healthcare, imposing her will on everyone to pay for health care. This country is founded on giving people choices. Now, if the plan is attractive, with good benefits and affordable and people willingly pay for it, then I don't mind, but it seems she will force people to pay for it, whether they like it or not, and I am not sure how it will be enforced. Will people go to jail if they don't have health insurance?

]]> By: Tony, Enterprise, Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156668 Tony, Enterprise, Alabama Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:45:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156668 Oprah Winfrey has the same right as any American to get involved in the political process. And for that involvement she should receive the same applause as any other American, none. Americans that are swayed by celebrity endorsements are either too busy to read/research a candidate on their own (read as lazy); or they are just like so many sheep, willing to be herded along in one direction or another without any thought of their own. I don't think much of Oprah's opinion on aything, and I never have. If she supported Senator Clinton I might even be looking for another candidate. And can ANY Hillary hater please explain the basis of their informed judgement against her? Leave out the cackle comments, don't like her voice and other nonsense. If they can't find something of substance to base their opinion on, maybe, just maybe they have been led to their opinion and need to rethink their position. Oprah Winfrey has the same right as any American to get involved in the political process. And for that involvement she should receive the same applause as any other American, none.

Americans that are swayed by celebrity endorsements are either too busy to read/research a candidate on their own (read as lazy); or they are just like so many sheep, willing to be herded along in one direction or another without any thought of their own.

I don't think much of Oprah's opinion on aything, and I never have. If she supported Senator Clinton I might even be looking for another candidate.

And can ANY Hillary hater please explain the basis of their informed judgement against her? Leave out the cackle comments, don't like her voice and other nonsense.

If they can't find something of substance to base their opinion on, maybe, just maybe they have been led to their opinion and need to rethink their position.

]]> By: Aaron Smithsburg, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156655 Aaron Smithsburg, Maryland Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:02:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156655 This campaign is all about being not black enough all they need now is Carlton from the fresh prince of Bel-air. Danny Glover ought to beat both of you grapes of wrath style, cracker wannabe This campaign is all about being not black enough all they need now is Carlton from the fresh prince of Bel-air. Danny Glover ought to beat both of you grapes of wrath style, cracker wannabe

]]> By: From the North http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156654 From the North Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:58:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156654 Only in America would you see Celebrities Publicly endorsing Presidential Candidates! Only in America does the Presidential Race endure for months on end, answer to Corporations and Lobby Groups and belittle even the smallest of minds! What can citizens hope to learn about Candidates in 12 months plus that they didn't know in three? It seems campaign funds are more mandatory than than Leadership abilities! Thankfully Oprah's support will prove to be Obama's greatest misfortune and America's greatest Salvation! But it is totally amazing how cleavage, book sales, rags to riches biographies and Daytime Television ratings can warp so many American minds! And even more amazing is that there are still Americans supporting Republican Candidates! As they say, you reap what you sow. And the proof of that is in the Republican pudding. Only in America would you see Celebrities Publicly endorsing Presidential Candidates! Only in America does the Presidential Race endure for months on end, answer to Corporations and Lobby Groups and belittle even the smallest of minds!
What can citizens hope to learn about Candidates in 12 months plus that they didn't know in three? It seems campaign funds are more mandatory than than Leadership abilities!

Thankfully Oprah's support will prove to be Obama's greatest misfortune and America's greatest Salvation!

But it is totally amazing how cleavage, book sales, rags to riches biographies and Daytime Television ratings can warp so many American minds!

And even more amazing is that there are still Americans supporting Republican Candidates!

As they say, you reap what you sow. And the proof of that is in the Republican pudding.

]]> By: Seam, Philly, Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156647 Seam, Philly, Pa Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:47:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156647 Eli Yokley, Webb City, MO: It's people like you that make nonsense comments that have no substance. Eli Yokley, Webb City, MO: It's people like you that make nonsense comments that have no substance.

]]> By: Seam, Philly, Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156642 Seam, Philly, Pa Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:42:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156642 Some of you people have serious issues. Why is there so much negativity over an endorsement? Get real people. You don't have to like a candidate's supporter, and it shouldn't influence your decision to back or not back a candidate. People that say they will not back Obama because of Oprah never truly supported him from the start. Some of you people have serious issues. Why is there so much negativity over an endorsement? Get real people. You don't have to like a candidate's supporter, and it shouldn't influence your decision to back or not back a candidate. People that say they will not back Obama because of Oprah never truly supported him from the start.

]]> By: Brandon, Van Buren, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156590 Brandon, Van Buren, AR Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:55:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156590 Well, considering she had her audience trust the stories of the guy that wrote "Shattered Pieces", maybe they shouldn't be so easily swayed by her opinion. Well, considering she had her audience trust the stories of the guy that wrote "Shattered Pieces", maybe they shouldn't be so easily swayed by her opinion.

]]> By: Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156580 Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:35:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156580 I don't care Oprah, she think she can change voter's mind, I don't think so. She is the big loser, Obama is not qualified as VP too. I don't care Oprah, she think she can change voter's mind, I don't think so. She is the big loser, Obama is not qualified as VP too.

]]> By: Arthur Soller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156569 Arthur Soller Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:25:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156569 O,O! Obama, Oprah? O,O! Obama, Oprah?

]]> By: connie floyd, crockett,texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156565 connie floyd, crockett,texas Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:23:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156565 well, obama chastised hillary for playing the gender card. he now is playing the race card with the help of oprah. shame! shame! shame! i thought you were above that obama well, obama chastised hillary for playing the gender card. he now is playing the race card with the help of oprah. shame! shame! shame! i thought you were above that obama

]]> By: Martha Spanish Springs, Nevada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156549 Martha Spanish Springs, Nevada Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:06:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156549 Sorry about that, I didn't think my first one was put on here so I did it again. Sorry about the spelling to, I know better than that, it's OpraH. Sorry about that, I didn't think my first one was put on here so I did it again.

Sorry about the spelling to, I know better than that, it's OpraH.

]]> By: Martha Spanish Springs, Nevada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156541 Martha Spanish Springs, Nevada Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:02:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156541 Bout time we had a black president. Opra is famous and can help him win. Go Opra. OBAMA 2008 Bout time we had a black president.

Opra is famous and can help him win.

Go Opra.

OBAMA 2008

]]> By: Joeley Reno, Nevada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156537 Joeley Reno, Nevada Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:58:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156537 I question (big time) Oprah's motives for supporting Obama. I recently visited friends in Chicago where it is no secret that Oprah Winfrey treats light skinned (service) people differently than those with dark skin. Makes me think her support for Obama is race based. That's too bad. We are at a critical point in our Democracy. We live in a dangerous and sufficiently complicated world. We need a leader that will not let race enter into the decision making process. That does not sound like Obama, based on some speech transcripts I've read. Oprah's credibility has taken a significant backslide as far as I'm concerned. Shame on Oprah! Vote Richardson 2008! I question (big time) Oprah's motives for supporting Obama. I recently visited friends in Chicago where it is no secret that Oprah Winfrey treats light skinned (service) people differently than those with dark skin. Makes me think her support for Obama is race based. That's too bad.

We are at a critical point in our Democracy. We live in a dangerous and sufficiently complicated world. We need a leader that will not let race enter into the decision making process. That does not sound like Obama, based on some speech transcripts I've read.

Oprah's credibility has taken a significant backslide as far as I'm concerned.

Shame on Oprah!

Vote Richardson 2008!

]]> By: Mike, Owosso, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156503 Mike, Owosso, MI Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:27:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156503 I am a white male who likes Obama, but I can not stand Oprah. I do no think I am alone as males go for most races of men. This is not a good thing for Obama because for every female he picks up he will lose males. Oprah is too big of gun for him at this time. I am a white male who likes Obama, but I can not stand Oprah. I do no think I am alone as males go for most races of men. This is not a good thing for Obama because for every female he picks up he will lose males. Oprah is too big of gun for him at this time.

]]> By: Zach http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156494 Zach Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:19:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156494 Senator Obama should focus on issues. Winfrey ought to do her shows and stay away from politics. Many people find her extremely annoying. Senator Obama should focus on issues. Winfrey ought to do her shows and stay away from politics. Many people find her extremely annoying.

]]> By: John Elden, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156483 John Elden, Atlanta, GA Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:13:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156483 Oprah should stick to books and Dr. Phil. Who cares who she votes for?! Hopefully, people will judge a candidate on their offerings and views, not if some celebrity campaigns for them....then again, California did elect Arnold. I think Oprah's endorsement hurts Obama. Oprah should stick to books and Dr. Phil. Who cares who she votes for?! Hopefully, people will judge a candidate on their offerings and views, not if some celebrity campaigns for them....then again, California did elect Arnold. I think Oprah's endorsement hurts Obama.

]]> By: LQ ROCHESTER MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156463 LQ ROCHESTER MN Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:57:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156463 And Oprah, shame on you for not supporting a woman! What's wrong with you?Posted By Maggie, Mammoth Lakes,, California : November 26, 2007 10:25 am Excuse me Maggie, but what kind of a reason is that to support Clinton? JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN? I'd love to see a woman president, and I used to be very supportive of Clinton, but the more I see and hear from her, the less I like her. I don't think I have ever watched Oprah and I probably won't. But celebrity endorsements are a way of life in politics. She has a lot of power; maybe because of her endorsement, some women - or men - will take another look at Obama. I'd hate to see someone vote for a candidate just because that candidate is endorsed by a certain celebrity but it makes just as much sense as women voting for Clinton just because she is a woman. This election is way too important Oh, Middle America - you made some greats points there!!! And Oprah, shame on you for not supporting a woman! What's wrong with you?Posted By Maggie, Mammoth Lakes,, California : November 26, 2007 10:25 am

Excuse me Maggie, but what kind of a reason is that to support Clinton? JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN? I'd love to see a woman president, and I used to be very supportive of Clinton, but the more I see and hear from her, the less I like her.
I don't think I have ever watched Oprah and I probably won't. But celebrity endorsements are a way of life in politics. She has a lot of power; maybe because of her endorsement, some women – or men – will take another look at Obama. I'd hate to see someone vote for a candidate just because that candidate is endorsed by a certain celebrity but it makes just as much sense as women voting for Clinton just because she is a woman. This election is way too important

Oh, Middle America – you made some greats points there!!!

]]> By: Nameless,charleston,S.C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156459 Nameless,charleston,S.C Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:54:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156459 Is Ron paul going to have a brothel fund raiser? But that is no big news. Oprah talks real issues facing American families and other social issues. She is an inspiration and I am proud to have her on the campaign trail of Obama. Go 'O's! Is Ron paul going to have a brothel fund raiser? But that is no big news. Oprah talks real issues facing American families and other social issues. She is an inspiration and I am proud to have her on the campaign trail of Obama.
Go 'O's!

]]> By: Gitonga,Manchester,NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156456 Gitonga,Manchester,NH Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:52:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156456 Geez, Oprah is a politicain on her own right. I don't even know why she is not a presidential candidate anyway. Oprah has alot of credibility in America. Obama 08! Geez, Oprah is a politicain on her own right. I don't even know why she is not a presidential candidate anyway. Oprah has alot of credibility in America.
Obama 08!

]]> By: jean,Nashua,NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156453 jean,Nashua,NH Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:50:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156453 You go Girl. I am a white woman and I have no problem you hitting that trail. We love you and we loved Obama before anyway! You go Girl. I am a white woman and I have no problem you hitting that trail. We love you and we loved Obama before anyway!

]]> By: frank salizar, houston texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156449 frank salizar, houston texas Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:44:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156449 I don't think ameica is ready for muslim president called barak hussein obama, his uncle saddam hussiem is dead. second i believe that oprah is polorizing person that needs to worry and fix the problem she created with her girl school. fianlly, come out about her gay friend lover gayle. fially she needs to embrace her own culture in instead of criticing hard worker rap players. I don't think ameica is ready for muslim president called barak hussein obama, his uncle saddam hussiem is dead. second i believe that oprah is polorizing person that needs to worry and fix the problem she created with her girl school. fianlly, come out about her gay friend lover gayle. fially she needs to embrace her own culture in instead of criticing hard worker rap players.

]]> By: Siggi, Bloomingdale, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156429 Siggi, Bloomingdale, NJ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:27:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156429 I'm a black woman and I support Hillary Clinton. Enough with the race thing already. I love oprah & I think Obama's OK - but my vote will go to Hillary. I'm a black woman and I support Hillary Clinton. Enough with the race thing already. I love oprah & I think Obama's OK – but my vote will go to Hillary.

]]> By: jms, Tn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156418 jms, Tn Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:24:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156418 Opra needs to stick to her television show. Let the public decide who should be president.She is pampering with the future of all of us. Opra needs to stick to her television show. Let the public decide who should be president.She is pampering with the future of all of us.

]]> By: King, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156410 King, Phoenix, AZ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:21:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156410 WOW!!! I tell you, the HATERS are out in FULL FORCE!!! Ignorance = "any race card coment", Stupidity = "any 'stick to your show and shut up' comments" I am reminded of the new Jill Scott song" HATE ON ME, HATERS, NOW OR LATER 'CAUSE I'M GONNA DO ME, YOU'LL BE MAD, BABY (go ahead and hate...) GO 'HEAD AND HATE ON ME HATERS I'M NOT AFRAID OF..... WHAT I GOT I PAID FOR.. YOU CAN HATE ON ME!!! (i must say.. I am LOVING the hater-ation on display on this thread... eat your hearts out, haters!) WOW!!! I tell you, the HATERS are out in FULL FORCE!!! Ignorance = "any race card coment", Stupidity = "any 'stick to your show and shut up' comments"
I am reminded of the new Jill Scott song"
HATE ON ME, HATERS, NOW OR LATER
'CAUSE I'M GONNA DO ME,
YOU'LL BE MAD, BABY
(go ahead and hate...)
GO 'HEAD AND HATE ON ME HATERS
I'M NOT AFRAID OF.....
WHAT I GOT I PAID FOR..
YOU CAN HATE ON ME!!!
(i must say.. I am LOVING the hater-ation on display on this thread... eat your hearts out, haters!)

]]> By: blacksforHillary Chicago,ILL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156402 blacksforHillary Chicago,ILL Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:13:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156402 I boycotted oprah years ago,she is no Phil Donahue.she isnt going to sway my vote for a non expierenced person. I want a person with the best interest for us and the COUNTRY thats Hillary of course,I dont want to be left out of the 15 million with out health care,like obams plan that is alott of americans without health insurance,and oh he has foriegn policy skills when he was 10 as a kid in indonesia,oh gosh get real,stupid remark,he believes it,then Preaches on the trail God is with us all..OMG..and telling kids he smoke crack and boozed it that is not good..and all those missed votes in the senate,he has done nothing in CHICAGO,NOTHING< ...GO Hillary!!!! I boycotted oprah years ago,she is no Phil Donahue.she isnt going to sway my vote for a non expierenced person.
I want a person with the best interest for us and the COUNTRY thats Hillary of course,I dont want to be left out of the 15 million with out health care,like obams plan that is alott of americans without health insurance,and oh he has foriegn policy skills when he was 10 as a kid in indonesia,oh gosh get real,stupid remark,he believes it,then Preaches on the trail God is with us all..OMG..and telling kids he smoke crack and boozed it that is not good..and all those missed votes in the senate,he has done nothing in CHICAGO,NOTHING<
...GO Hillary!!!!

]]> By: Steve Steverson, Harrisburg, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156319 Steve Steverson, Harrisburg, PA Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:21:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156319 I don't like this Bush, Clinton, Bush Clinton pattern. At least Obama and Oprah are not in a "Secret Society" like Bush and the Clinton's. I don't like this Bush, Clinton, Bush Clinton pattern. At least Obama and Oprah are not in a "Secret Society" like Bush and the Clinton's.

]]> By: Taylor- Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156316 Taylor- Philadelphia, PA Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:18:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156316 Some of you are out of your mind, because someone is an entertainer they shouldn't be able to voice their opinion. They shouldn't be able to volunteer for the candidate of their choice... You don't lose those rights because your job is an entertainer, really people! Oprah does not lend her support to Barack because he is BLACK, it is because she believes what he says, and she believes he can make a difference. It is her opinion, her vote and she is ENTITLED to express it, if you don't want to hear it close your ears! You state your opinion on this blog, to your friends and anyone who will listen, but because someone is in show business they should lose that right? Get a LIFE! Some of you are out of your mind, because someone is an entertainer they shouldn't be able to voice their opinion. They shouldn't be able to volunteer for the candidate of their choice... You don't lose those rights because your job is an entertainer, really people!

Oprah does not lend her support to Barack because he is BLACK, it is because she believes what he says, and she believes he can make a difference. It is her opinion, her vote and she is ENTITLED to express it, if you don't want to hear it close your ears!

You state your opinion on this blog, to your friends and anyone who will listen, but because someone is in show business they should lose that right? Get a LIFE!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156315 Anonymous Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:17:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156315 typo us is up...... typo us is up......

]]> By: Rex, Toledo, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156312 Rex, Toledo, Ohio Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:16:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156312 Oprah's celebrity status has far reaching effect. I wouldn't chalk this one us as your average endorsement, yet. This is bad news for the Shillary base. I'm a Ron Paul supporter, but I'd be willing to listen to someone with sense tell me why I should vote for Mr. Obama. Oprah's celebrity status has far reaching effect. I wouldn't chalk this one us as your average endorsement, yet.
This is bad news for the Shillary base. I'm a Ron Paul supporter, but I'd be willing to listen to someone with sense tell me why I should vote for Mr. Obama.

]]> By: Terri Marlton, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156302 Terri Marlton, NJ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:11:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156302 Arguably the most recognizable black person in American and look who shes rallying behind...the country watches in amazement...NOT! This is alright though because if anything it will just bog down his campaign further into the message "vote for me because I'm black." Better luck in 2012... Arguably the most recognizable black person in American and look who shes rallying behind...the country watches in amazement...NOT! This is alright though because if anything it will just bog down his campaign further into the message "vote for me because I'm black." Better luck in 2012...

]]> By: Mia, Stafford, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156285 Mia, Stafford, VA Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:05:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156285 What Oprah brings is an audience, people who may not have been open to hearing Barack will come out to see Oprah and listen to Barack, and then the people will decide. While Oprah has influence, people will make their own choices. What Oprah brings is an audience, people who may not have been open to hearing Barack will come out to see Oprah and listen to Barack, and then the people will decide.

While Oprah has influence, people will make their own choices.

]]> By: kathe Oakland, Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156283 kathe Oakland, Ca Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:04:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156283 I do not understand why Oprah has to get in this. She does not even gear her shows to black women. I would not trust Oprah any more than I trust Hillary. I am an african american woman and Obama has let me down bringing in Oprah - YOU DO NOT NEED HER MAN I do not understand why Oprah has to get in this. She does not even gear her shows to black women. I would not trust Oprah any more than I trust Hillary. I am an african american woman and Obama has let me down bringing in Oprah – YOU DO NOT NEED HER MAN

]]> By: toronto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156273 toronto Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:59:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156273 Two Words "BILL CLINTON" Game over. Randy H. Two Words

"BILL CLINTON"

Game over.

Randy H.

]]> By: Dan Cline http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156262 Dan Cline Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:53:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/26/its-official-oprah-to-hit-the-trail/#comment-156262 WHAT EXPERTISE CAN OPRAH EXUDE IN THIS CAMPAIGN? I FEEL THAT HER INVOLVEMENT IN OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS PURELY RACIAL AND AN ATTEMPT TO USE HER FAME TO AID HIM IN HIS BID FOR ELECTION, BASED ON HIS ETHNICITY. WE MUST ELECT BASED ON A CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS, NOT BECAUSE OF THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH THE RICH AND FAMOUS. WHAT EXPERTISE CAN OPRAH EXUDE IN THIS CAMPAIGN? I FEEL THAT HER INVOLVEMENT IN OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS PURELY RACIAL AND AN ATTEMPT TO USE HER FAME TO AID HIM IN HIS BID FOR ELECTION, BASED ON HIS ETHNICITY. WE MUST ELECT BASED ON A CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS, NOT BECAUSE OF THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH THE RICH AND FAMOUS.

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