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Why did she wait until now to show her support?

Oprah stay out of politics.

it is a shame that you have to give out free tickets just to draw people in, I use to like Ophra now I have a different opinion of her. Needless to say I will not be watching her as much as I will be watching Ellen.

Oprah is an excellent public speaker. I have to say that it is difficult not to get swept away in the emotion of her speech and with the music at the end welcoming Obama, it felt like a movie. I really had to take a step back and look at it. Oprah was a gospel preacher and Obama was Jesus, come to save us all. He was the one and I thought he was going to come out and walk on water.

I had to step back and ask, "Okay, when it boils down to it, who do I feel is better at making policy and decisions.? and What exactly is Obama going to do differently than everyone else that is going to bring about this mass change that is being talked about.?"

He's a nice young man, but if he were an option as my surgeon, I would pass him for the guy with more time in scrubs. Get my meaning?

"Hillary is a powerful voice for change as we find our country at an important crossroads. Under her leadership, our country will regain its respect within the global community. She will prioritize issues of global climate change, universal healthcare and rebuilding a strong economy. After 8 long years, the public will once again have faith in their government.

"Another former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote, 'In government, in business, and in the professions there may be a day when women will be looked upon as persons. We are, however, far from that day as yet.' More than 50 years later 'that day' is now upon us...and Hillary Clinton is ready to shatter through that glass ceiling for all women."

WOW You Clinton fans sure are green with envy! You would think it was wonderful if she was supporting Hillary. But she isn't so you are being mean, nasty and petty. You are about as mature as 8 year olds. I sure hope people who support Obama aren't this ugly when Babs has a concert for Clinton.

wow. After reading some of your emails. I am shcocked to find some you just dont get the meaning of life or concept of soul. Oprah be it a gorgeous black woman seeks loftier goals. She is an Angel, She is a Godsend.
What have you done that brings joy in this world.
All my Love to you Oprah
Godspeed my dear lady
Monroe

Just read the posts here in favor of oprah and obama, its like these obama supporters are at the soul train awards.. THIS IS OUR GREAT COUNTRYS PRESIDENTAL ELECTION!!!
WISE UP! he's not the guy,your playing with your freedom and childrens future!

After recent weeks and the personal attacks, I strongly now see the best choice and my vote will go to CLINTON, we need her contacts as well as the great relationships President Clinton has with other countries and experience, to work together so that other counties will share the bill and world security. We do not have time to play politics with the likes of obama and rest of these guys…
John Edwards would be an outstanding VP for Hillary

CLINTON 2008, the true SMART choice

WELL SAID!!! Post By A Sad Woman,
Our friends and family are completely disgusted with Oprah, NEVER will watch her show or buy anything because she endorses it...
SHAME ON YOU OPRAH, allot of young women were influenced by you until now that you have showed just who you really are and not the persona you play on TV...This is nit a movie Oprah, OUR GREAT COUNTRY IS IN DIRE STRAITS and you try to manipulate the election...
How do you look in the mirror!

As a white, female, Republican, living in the south, I can honestly say that Obama appeals to me as a candidate. He talks about faith in a real way, which so many of the Dems seem to want to rob this country of, from our roots. Depending on who the Republican candidate ends up being, I would be tempted to vote for Obama. If it is Giuliani or Romney, I would probably vote Obama. If it is McCain or Huckabee I would stick with the Republicans. I am one of those who would NEVER vote for Hillary Clinton.
Not all conservatives are racist, contrary to what so many people seem to think. If Colin Powell had run for office, I would have voted for him in a heartbeat.
I am saddened by the fact that there is so much prejudice in general, not just between blacks and whites, but also with Latinos, Middle Easterners, etc... I believe we are all God's children, created in His image. Anyone who calls themselves Christian who doesn't believe that is not reading the same Bible I am.
In general with politics, people on both sides of the aisle need to stop being so arrogant and be willing to work together or nothing is going to be accomplished. The vast majority of Americans are moderates, but sadly the most outspoken people are the extremes on both sides. As a country, we can do better than that. People need to respect differences and work together. Focus on the common ground more.

Oprah, the racist is rooting for Obama because he is black and she is biased for anyone black. Nothing more than that. I bet if Hillary was black she would have supported her too. But who cares who she supports, who is she to sway people's votes unless poeple are dumb enough like Obama. Hillary '08.

I use to enjoy watching Oprah. As a Hillary Clinton supporter and one who beleives in fair play, I will no longer watch her. What a fake and a fraud. Boycott Oprah!

Why are some assuming Oprah's endorsement has a racial component? Generally, all of the presidential candidates in the past (except for Jesse Jackson) have been White and endorsed by White people for the most part? Is that racial?

It is a shame that in 2007 an African American cannot support someone of his/her race without being labeled "racial." Since both Oprah and Obama are from Chicago, she probably has a closer relationship to him that she does the other candidates. Oprah shouldn't be forced to endorse a White candidate just to prove her actions are not racially motivated.

I think Oprah is a racist and it just makes me think even less of Obama.

I am open minded and watching everything. It is too soon to make judgements. Listen,watch and learn.
I am a Democrat,but I will vote for the most qualified candidate regardless of party affiliation.
The rhetoric in this blog disturbs me.
Blane in Louisville,Kentucky

Oprah has been promised an ambassadorship in return on campaigning.

I really believe that Oprah is in support of Senator Obama because she believes in him and supports the issues he stands for. I have read and heard her comments regarding her support for him and to me her support is both genuine and non-biased. I don't believe race plays part in her support. Myself being a young educated black man, was a bit leary of supporting Barak Obama for the same reason. I didn't want to give him my support solely based on skin color. I've done some research on him. I'm looking into his views and his stance on a lot of issues and following his campaign as the other candidates, and honestly, I'm being won over by Barak. You should too if you care for the future of our Country.

Would you elect a presidential candidate such as Barack Obama based upon an endorsement by someone who endorsed scams which bilked large amounts of money from the public? How about an endorsement from someone who endorses people who champion violent terrorists, mass murderers and slave owners? Maybe not, but what if the endorser is very well known and has her own television show? OK, well, I can't be talking about Oprah Winfrey, Right?... but I am. I am speaking of the Oprah Winfrey Cult. Before you go to the next comment thinking that I am exaggerating or making reckless and baseless comments, take the deepest breath of your life and read on just a little bit more to see the justification.

In the beginning of 2007, Oprah Winfrey had a number of shows dedicated to a scam known as "The Secret". On Oprah's show and other shows hosting by others, this "The Secret” promoted pyramid schemes and made either misleading or outright false claims about their product. This is the same crowd who blamed the workers at the Twin Towers for their own deaths because they were at the wrong place at the wrong time because of their "bad thoughts”. The proof of these false "Secret" claims were made on countless websites, and respected magazines such as Newsweek and Nightline. Oprah not only endorsed this snake oil known infamously as; “The Secret" but she championed it and placed herself at the top of the pyramid of lies and deceit. "The Secret" used Oprah's shows as shameless infomercials and propaganda, and Oprah pandered endlessly to them. "The Secret" also praised a slave owner numerous times. While it may seem out of character for Oprah to allow uncontested praise of slave owners by the guests on her show, keep in mind that these slaves were white and not black–which may have made the difference for Oprah. Oprah is quick to use the race card such as when she was in Paris and demanded that a fancy store stay open just for her and when it didn’t recognize her as the head of the Oprah Cult—Oprah cried racism against the store. Not that I am suggesting that Oprah is a racist, but put this together with the fact Oprah only will support a black candidate (Barack Obama) without due consideration of other candidates. Moreover, Oprah supports Obama despite the fact that Obama shares a stage with a well known bigot. So it makes one wonder about whether Oprah is a racist in her support of Obama. Or perhaps Oprah is a very poor judge of character as witnessed by her championing of; “The Secret" which is now the subject of world wide criminal fraud investigations and lawsuits. Consider another choice of guest endorsed by Oprah. The fake doctor, who performed surgery on Kanye West's mother and then later died, was booked on Oprah and endorsed. Consider also Oprah’s choice of child abusing employees for her school. In either case, Oprah's endorsement of Obama has no meaning beyond a tv personality cynically trying to whip up some more interest in her tv show ratings, while pretending to show interest in humanity.

What a sad story for all Women in America. Here is a woman (oprah)who once gave all American women hope and inspired them to reach their highest goals and told them it is possible to fight gender based discrimination. And now she is trying to use women againts women. she is trying to stop a woman (Senator Clinton)who finally has a chance of becoming the leader of the free world and break the gender barrier. NO wonder when things like this happen people (men) don't trust a woman to run a country...nice role model Oprah! thanks for all that and nothing. Shame on you.

I guess everyone forgets that celebrities always endorse candidates, and as for playing the race card, I guess it's not a white thing when the Walker Texas Ranger (Chuck Norris) endorses Huckabee, CNN has a lot of closed ninded people it looks like

Obama was raised a Muslim that is why he will not wear an American flag. I agree we all must pay attention and get to the polls because anyone with the middle name Hussein cannot run this United States of America. The Democrats should be worried because if they nominate him, most of the Dems who were for other candidates will cross over and vote Republican. Just watch. Oprah or not. I like Oprah. She has had some big problems lately but she is a good person, but does not have the ability to persuade the American people vote for Obama.

AGAIN THE SUPER RICH BELIEVE THEY CAN STEAL THE ELECTION FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. AND THERE ARE ENOUGH STUPID AMERICANS TO PROVE IT – THEY VOTED FOR GEORGE BUSH TWICE. APPARENTLY OBAMA NEEDS THIS TO OVER SHADOW HIS COMPLETE SHALLOWNESS.MAYBE OPRAH CAN GIVE AWAY SOME CARS TO GET VOTES FOR HER BOY.

You know, I've been living in England and people are talking about Obama a lot. They are excited at the idea. They Like Hillary, but Obama seems to really excite them. However color is not a issue. They are concerned that its too much of a issue for America to even elect him. I've read many comments for this story and all you guys speak about is color. That is sad,rediculous, and embarrassing. So what that Oprah is black and Obama is Black..He's her Senator, and actually my senator as well. Im a BIG CLINTON FAN. HUGE. However, we need to move forward from Bush/Clintons..He's Fresh,new, and xxperienced. Why isn't anyone taking Jabs at edwards. He was a commercial lawyer before a U.S. senator, and has more money than the average american. Obama is on the intl Relations committee, and was a state congressman for years. He has more governmental experience than edwards and Hillary. You know...America, please. We're all people. We're just human and we all have feelings. Try to brush off that color stuff just once, close your eyes and listen to his words. I know most of you will smile inside and out. I'll be voting by absentee ballot from london for obama. However not becasue he's black, but just a good American that will be a shining example of post 9/11 possibilities. America is great and anything is possible! I love and miss all my Americans. Good luck!

mr obama will not wear an American flag pin and will not put his hand over his heart when the Star-Spangled Banner is played. what does this tell you about him?

Posted By aj huntington ny : December 4, 2007 2:48 pm

it tells me you should read the statement he put out about it, he puts his hand on his chest to pledge allegiance to this country and sings along with the anthem!!!this is a non-issue, nice try! obama 08!

every one posting their hate filled blogs here, have no idea whats going on....the true oprah fans are watching her show as i type this and are not on here spewing hate, they are highly educated and they are taking a second look at obama, not just because of oprah but because, they see a family man, with good morals, values, good judgement, honest with over ten years of experience in elected office at both the state and federal levels, and with a good cabinet, obama just might be the best president this country has ever had i just think, the neocons and HRC are so scared of the possibilities for america, he is gonna do things they never thought possible, i can feel it and so can the millions who listen to him and will vote him into office! Amen!

Its ok for chuck Norris to Support Huckabee but not ok for Oprah to support Obama? It is ok for Spielberg and Straisand to support Clinton, but not ok for Oprah to support Obama. Oh, Really....

Absolutely no one said anything about race when Chuck Norris endorsed Huckabee…it's a shame that when Oprah endorses Obama, people are quick to pull out the race card. Oprah has picked the best candidate. People are just feeling threatened by "Double O." They are truly a force to be reckoned with!

Posted By PhillyNola, New Orleans, LA : December 4, 2007 11:10 am

well written thanks you!!!

This move by Oprah is frightening to me.
She has been burned recently a couple of times. I'm hoping that this move by her does not sway voters.
Obama is too inexperienced to be our next President. It is disturbing to me that she is using her power in this way.
This is a man soooo critical of Hilary for her vote yet he did not even show up to vote.
His current holier than thou attitude and using Oprah or should I say Opray using him is underestimating our intelligence.

I don't need her ticket, I never watch her show anyway. Oprah acts like she is very proud of black woman, She is trouble maker, she couldn't help Obama, American Women and American voters will show her the lesson soon, interesting:).

Posted By Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky : December 4, 2007 6:50 am
dude your rantings are definitely borderline racist and immature, oprah has more class and sense to back any candidate simply because of race, she believes in barack because he has good values and sound judgement, the same way millions of americans do, you see barack you see hope, common sense and good judgement, i bet hillary would give anything to have oprah in her corner, lets keep the issues about america ok?

msshaefer in LA,

Your ignorance is boundless! If you were your all that your post would have reflected that. BUT NOOOO! Stop wasting bandwidth with your nonsense it make you look bad!

mr obama will not wear an American flag pin and will not put his hand over his heart when the Star-Spangled Banner is played. what does this tell you about him?

Posted By aj huntington ny : December 4, 2007 2:48 pm

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It tells us that YOU haven't been paying attention. Barack Obama wore his flag pin for quite a while and then stopped wearing it because he thought too many people were HYPOCRITICALLY wearing it, but not truly trying to live their statement.
(Do you wear a flag pin every day? How many Americans do?)

Barack was just like millions of Americans who believed that you show respect to our flag by singing and standing at attention and gave the Pledge of Allegiance with your hand over your heart because it is a PLEDGE. Barack showed respect by singing the Anthem, which a lot of Americans don't do, and he loudly applauded at the end. To attempt to make it seem like he is intentionally unpatriotic is nothing short of ridiculous.

How many Americans DO NOT wear flag pins? How many Americans stand at attention, but DO NOT have their hand over their hearts for the Anthem? PAY ATTENTION and find a LEGITIMATE basis for your prejudice against Barack Obama.

GO O's! Is it time to vote yet? OBAMA '08!!!!!

mr obama will not wear an American flag pin and will not put his hand over his heart when the Star-Spangled Banner is played. what does this tell you about him?

But what has Obama done to show leadership? I don't see anything – the position of Senator is not a leadership position. If he had been a governor or mayor with some actual executive experience, he'd have something on his resume, but as it is, what has he done that's difficult, that shows decision-making and that's financially smart?

O + O spells O

Not to worry....

Oprah is an entertainer, the President of the United States is not a position of entertainment.
One must win based on their own personal merits.
Buy all the tickets you want.
Heck, I would buy a ticket to see Oprah.
I would not buy nor could you give me or even pay me to take a ticket to see Obama. He is not Presidential material!

I think I remember Brad Pitt campaigning for John Kerry and we know how that turned out. People are too smart to vote based on star power and if anyone had the star power in 2004, it was Brad Pitt

yet voters in South Carolina have no idea who the major front-runners are in the campaign for President of the United States. Why does this not surprise me?? Why does a state full of uneducated nitwits have such an important role in the early primaries? This state should change their automobile liscense plates to read: South Carolina – The illiterate State!!

Posted By mschaefer, Los Angeles, CA : December 4, 2007 2:00 pm

The article clearly stated, and you quoted "ten months ago", ten months ago there were no 'frontrunners', there was not even a race.

You should change your handle to:
mschaefer – The Ignorant Poster

Posted By Matthew, San Francisco : December 4, 2007 12:20 pm
Good post, Matt

Oprah campaigning for Obama is the best thing that could happen for Obama. I respect and admire Oprah, and I also share Obama's points of view.

People won't vote for Obama just because Oprah says so. But Oprah will allow people to get a good look at Obama that normally may not pay attention.

And the thing with Obama, is that he really gets you when you start paying attention. He has the ability to wake you up and get you involved. I'm heavily involved in the campaign for the first time in my life thanks to him.

If he can get me to put my walking shoes on, Oprah can call the ball and Obama can bring it across the line for the rest of the country as well.

Trust me, we're lucky to have Obama and we're lucky Oprah is putting her walking shoes on to support him.

that means something.

I agree with Ken from Suitland, MD. Let's please stop attacking each other's candidates with poison filled remarks, we're all democrats. I am totally for Hillary, but I like Obama and I am not ripping his clothes off.

Hillary 08

What a bunch of morons in South Carolina. The article reads: "... ten months ago most people in South Carolina had no clue who he [Obama} was" - Huh?? Do these dumbass S. Carolina voters live in a cave or something? It's pretty scary that this country is fighting a war, gas prices are soaring through the roof, and global climate change is challenging the world - yet voters in South Carolina have no idea who the major front-runners are in the campaign for President of the United States. Why does this not surprise me?? Why does a state full of uneducated nitwits have such an important role in the early primaries? This state should change their automobile liscense plates to read: South Carolina – The illiterate State!!

I must say, I'm not at all surprised by the ignorance mongering of the Hillary supporters on this comment board. It's ridiculous that you're so closeminded, and think so little of, not only Ms. Winfrey, but African American voters in general to think that they would only support Senator Obama because of his race.

I would suggest to you all a close examination of his policy - and recognition of the FACT that Senator Obama has MORE YEARS OF ELECTED EXPERIENCE (that's right, NOT just residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave), than Sen. Clinton, and LESS flip-flopping and back-sliding as well! Not only that, BARACK OBAMA beats EVERY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE in Zogby electability polls - as Hillary is equally defeated across the board. She can't win the general, people! 50% of likely voters say they would "NEVER VOTE FOR CLINTON".

Enough division! We need a uniter!

Is there really any question why Sen. Obama is gaining momentum in Iowa, New Hampshire, and now my home state of South Carolina? Not because he's black - not even because he's "BLUE", but because he can BRING OUR COUNTRY together - to show the world we can look beyond complexion, and into the content of the character, and intelligence of a potential leader.

OBAMA '08!
FIRED UP!
READY TO GO!!!!

Oprah is not running for President, what Oprah knows about politics does not compare to a politican. Oh, is it because she is black, he is black then all is well. Again, give me a break! I am an african american female and I do not watch Oprah, she for many years gears her program to white audiences and just recently did she even have black folks on. So Oprah WHO. If Obama needs an Oprah to become President or even get close.....God help us all.

Why all the hate on Oprah? She's a US citizen with the right to endorse whomever she chooses.

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. We're talking about registered voters here, not bloomin' idiots. Where is the faith in the American voters' intelligene?

Obama has Oprah and Huckabee has Chuck Norris. Future Secretary of Defense Chuck Norris addressing Iran: "Hey! Straighten up your act, or do you want a roundhouse kick from me while I'm wearing these badboys? I didn't think so!"

There is enough ignorance on the post, it isn't funny! Maybe Oprah is supporting Obama because she believes he is the best candidate for her and race has nothing to do with it! The shallowness of most of these comments are amazing. You like Hilliary? Then support her based on her ideas, not her race or gender! The same applies to any candidate. Don't be either a lemming or a sheep! This election is too important for our future! Think for yourselves people!

Folks, get serious. Celebrities have been endorsing candidates for years. Chuck Norris recently endorsed and has appeared with Mike Huckabee on the campaign trail. I think Oprah is using her celebrity status as she always has – to promote the good and to help make things better for ALL people. After seeing Sen Obama give the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic Convention, I knew then he would and should seek the presidency in 2008. We ought to be thankful that we have an intelligent candidate who has no hidden agenda and who has so far demonstrated that he cannot be bought. God Bless Sen. Barrack Obama and Ms. Oprah Winfrey!

I thank god Oprah is standing up for Obama. His heart is in the right place and his qualifications are stellar. The only thing the Clinton camp was able to "dig up on him" was that he didn't vote on a couple of issues. Most people don't even know how amazing he is.

He graduated from Columbia University, where he majored in political science and specialized in international relations. He then attended Harvard Law School, graduated magna cum laude, and served as the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review. After law school, he worked as a community organizer and a civil rights lawyer in Chicago. He also taught at the University of Chicago Law School as a senior lecturer specializing in constitutional law. Obama represented the South Side of Chicago in the Illinois State Senate from 1996–2004 as a Democrat. In 2004, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, winning with 70% of the vote against the conservative black Republican, Alan Keyes. Obama became the only African-American serving in the U.S. Senate (and the fifth in U.S. history). Obama's idealism, commitment to civil rights, and telegenic good looks generated enormous media attention for his Senate campaign. The eloquence of his keynote address at the 2004 Democratic Nation Convention in Boston, Mass., confirmed his status as one of the Democratic party's freshest and most inspirational new leaders.

To White Woman, Tampa Fl (posted 12/04 at 11:04 am): You are right on the mark!!!! People, go read that comment.

And with an honorable mention to the next commenter, Howard Huntington, NY (at 11:07 am). So Howard, how about if we pull a "Shelly" on Shelly: the real worry is not that cretins, like the one you are responding to, use computers, its that they might actually attempt to reproduce.

Wake up dems.: ~33% of the populace looks upon the current republican debacle and actually approves of it. These "people" will be voting for the next repub. disaster-in-charge no matter what. That means the dems. have to convince over 70% of the remaining ~67% of the populace to vote for them, just to get to 50% of the overall vote.....and that's before the electoral college and "stuffed" supreme court enter in.

Since that's quite a task in front of us, how about if we democratic-leaning voters, no matter who you support, stop with the unsupported berating of the other democratic candidates. Stop acting like Rove and his mindless right-wing minions. Let's face it, anyone of Richardson, Dodd, Clinton, Obama, Edwards, etc. would move this counrty in basically the same direction and away from the disaster we are in. And everyone of the repub. disaster-in-charge-wanna-bes would basically continue to move America out of the "Age of Enlightenment". Dems., please have at it in the market place of ideas, and even honest criticisms on past records, but leave the demagoguery to the losers on the right.

Even if, for exampe, I'm a Hillary supporter, and my candidate ends up losing the nomination– do I want my country heading in the direction of the Obama/Oprah show or the Huckabee/Norris show? And if my candiate ends up winning, don't I want the Obama/Oprah show supporters supporting my candidate? As our "friends" on the religous right tend to forget, "do unto others...."

'White Woman Tampa Fl'

I suggest you grab a civics book and get educated on how the electoral college works. Whether it is fair or not it is the reality which presidential politics exist. Ask Al Gore.

Who cares who Oprah support? I switch her off my TV everytime, and her magazine is not what I read at grocery check-outs.

Hillary doesn't need a celeb to help her. This really makes Obama look whinfrey!

The high level of ignorance that I have read so far cracks me up. Why do people have to be so hateful of Oprah? I am not a fan of hers and I have never watched her show. I am sure she has made her mistakes (she is human after all). When Chuck Norris endorsed his preferred candidate nobody got this worked up. The high level of animosity that is being reflected on these two individuals is pathetic and backward. I find it hard to hate people you do not even know. While I back Obama, I do not run my mouth ignorantly about Clinton. At the speech in Springfield, IL, where he declared his run for the White House, he stated that he did not have that much experience, but he knows something in Washington has to change. I am thinking what needs to be changed is larger than Washington.

I believe that a vote for Obama as the Democratic choice for President will give the presidency to the Republicans. There is no way Obama can beat the Republicans; they will eat him alive. This is not a game. Nothing against Obama, but don't waste your vote if you want the Democrats to take over the Presidency. Obama can not lead the country.

Hillary supporters are a bunch of racists! It's okay for them to support Hillary because she's white, and it's okay for a black person to support her because she's white.

Oprah has never supported anyone because they're black. Just look at who she picks for her book club. Black folks have been complaining for years because she doesn't pick more black writers.

She's supporting Obama because he's superior. After all, anyone who wrote an essay in Kindergarden has it goin' on!

If we could go back in time and check on Oprah Winfrey's position on the next President of the United States, we would find that prior to being encouraged to speak about supporting Obama on the Larry King show, Oprah Winfrey had recently introduced Senator Clinton at a function as "The next President of the United States". Once she stated that she would encourage people to vote for her Senator, Mr. Obama, her future course in supporting Mr. Obama, especially because they were of the same race, was set.

We should not be surprised that she has now been encouraged to show more support for Mr. Obama and even if he does not win the nomination, Oprah Winfrey should not be judged in the future on the basis of this support.

It is time for the black folks in this country to band together and elect Barak.

He is the best one for the job.

Good for Oprah, many people will do what she asks them to do.

Good for you Oprah, I've never voted before but this time I will for Barak!

Martha

Will Obama's new, best buddy and adviser, Karl Rove be there?!

Oprah Winfrey does not care about American children and neither does Obama. Obama’s Healthcare plan leaves 15 million Americans without coverage. Oprah Winfrey is just supporting Obama because he is black. Oprah doesn’t care about the Democrats taking the executive branch either. Oprah is not an ideologue. I am not mad at Oprah, but I feel that she should have endorsed Hillary. Oprah is rich and just want the Republicans to win.

What Americans will see is that Americans are not voting for Oprah and Americans shouldn’t choose a candidate because Oprah said so. Oprah, Obama and the rest of the Republicans, just want the Republicans to win the race. Obama is not in the race for the mission at hand. Obama is in the race for his own ego.

Shame on Barbara Striestand for supporting a White Women. Americans are not stupid we know she is only supporting Hillary beccause she is white...AND a women..How pathetic

I will not change my vote because of Oprah she thinks she is "holier than thou". I stopped watching her show years ago when she became rich & arrogant...she might give away cars etc but it is all for publicity and probably a tax write off not from the heart...I do not think most "normal" people will let her change their vote..

Wow! Some of the commentors here really fall into the uneducated catagory. There is so much fear for a real change in this country. Read about all of the candidate's policies and watch them speak on their issues and you can tell that Obama is the most candid of the bunch.

Why are some upset at Oprah endorsing Obama? Because he is black? Get real. There has been: Alan Keyes, Jesse Jacksn, Al Sharpton and Colin Polwell (any others I don't remember) and Oprah has not endorsed ANY of them or ANY other candidate because they maintly have 1 agenda- Power. Obama's agenda is CHANGE because we are in the worst position that we have been in in centuries fellow Americans and if you want to continue in that direction then vote for the same ole' type of candidate- White and polarizing who only tell us what we want to hear and do exactly the opposite.

This is not politics as usual, this is a whole other ball game.

Last Monday Oprah read a matchbook cover on the air – by Friday it was a best seller.

Talking about problems and providing no solutions, that's Oprah!

Is Oprah Winfrey giving away cars this time or a makeover? She's good at that, full of surprises with her guests.

Will this rally result to vote for Obama? I don't think so. The people will attend the rally because they're curious of Oprah, no more no less. I give more credit to the American people for using their heads in casting their vote than Oprah. She's an entertainer, that's what she does for a living. I resent it when entertainers like Oprah has the notion whatever she says is the truth. Oprah is a very calculating woman, she's buying her way into the Whitehouse thru Obama, what a shame.

I wonder if Oprah voted for Obama when he was running for State Senator, I wonder too if Oprah consistently cast her vote during election time.

I must agree with anon from NY said. So many of you posting comments are expressing exactly what is wrong with our election process. So many of the negative comments are such egregious statements (Oprah and Obama are nobodies; Oprah is a racist). And with statements like that, THOMAS BILLIS from Las Vegas is correct in saying it is no wonder how we eneded up with a President like Bush (and if we are not careful, one like HRC).

To so many of you who insist that Oprah is a racist since she has never backed a candidate before, perhaps it is because no candidate was worth backing. I am a white male from the upper-middle class. Recently, I have signed up for Obama's campaign website and intend on doing what I can to support him. I have never done this before because up till now, no candidate has had any appeal. Or perhaps, according to so many of you, I would support him solely because of his race.

Give me a break you freaking morons! Actually take the time and listen to what Obama has to say instead of giving blanket judgements.

Though I must conclude by thanking White Woman from Tampa and Howard from Huntington, NY for two of the few who seem as offended by these people as I am.

This blog truly frightens me that we will have such a vast uneducated vote...

Only vey few percentage of people will change their votes to Obama after endorsed by Oprah. And it doesn't matter for lot of those who have already decided who to vote. What is important is if Oprah is a true democrat, she should endorse any democrat the same way in the general election if Obama is not nominated by the democrats.

It is so dangerous for our country that Oprahis trying to buy presidency. American people, wake up! Let's' united and show Oprah that she can not buy the presidency! It will be back fire on her!

While Oprah's endorsement will no doubt aid Obama's campaign, anyone that would support a candidate based solely on the influence of an omni-media figure like Oprah is a fool. Don't be lazy-get to know the issues and where the candidates stand, not just which celebrities support whom. Of course, this applies to ALL the candidates, I'm not knocking Obama alone.

Hillary supporters are not a bunch of racists. We are just calling as we see it. Oprah didn't choose Obama for anything else. It's a given. If anyone is making this a racist thing – its Obama/Michelle and Oprah. Read ..... it doesn't take an Einstein to figure it out. Shame on Oprah... what an example.

OK, when JFK ran for President the world worried that the "POPE" in Rome would run the USA from the White House.Now,do we need to worry that "Oprah" will run the USA from the White House? VOTE for the BEST person to be in the WHITE HOUSE not someone with money & can't get the right person to run her school in a third world country GO RON PAUL

Posted By Melissa Fort Worth, TX : December 4, 2007 11:18 am

Only Oprah can speak for Oprah. My opinion is that Oprah supports her idea of the best candidates, Democrats or Republicans, but of late mostly Democrats. Although Oprah may have donated money to Hillary's campaign if Obama was not running, she would not have committed to campaign or endorse Hillary. Oprah never has, even when Jesse Jackson ran for President and Bill Clinton ran for President (twice).

OBAMA in '08!

I like Obama, but not enough to caucus for him. He is lacking in foreign policy experience. John Kennedy was young when he ran, but he was part of the WWII generation that in some sense was never young. He distinguished himself in the war, and not only lived abroad when his father was an ambassador, but wrote a book about his observations there. Besides, baby boomers make up a huge part of the electorate and so far all our generation has offered our country as President is an embarrassing philanderer and a fascist fundamentalist. I know we can do better than that. That's why I will be standing up for John Edwards at my caucus, and thanking Oprah for helping Obama split her fans with Clinton, so Edwards can go sailing through in South Carolina after his win in Iowa.

Oprah, stay with the humanitarian efforts please, you can do great things with your money.... but when it comes to picking presidents, your opinion doesn't mean anymore to me than that of a a complete stranger.

Wow, I would have never guessed that Hillary Clinton had so many supporters that are racist scum. If Clinton does get the Democratic nomination, maybe she can get some crossover support from Republicans and win the general election (contrary to popular belief)...as she seems to have a lot of the David Duke-supporting, racist Republicans that like her!

Oprah is doing what other Obama supporters are doing, getting out in the public to present and support their candidate. Oprah just so happens to be one of the most powerful people in TV media. Celebrities endorse candidates all the time, especially with monetary support. The Clintons are a perfect example. This political couple are considered Hollywood's darlings. Barbara Streisand has said she supports Hillary. Chuck Norris has said that he supports Mike Huckabee, and was at the CNN/YouTube debate to support his candidate. The only difference between the above celebrities and Oprah is that Oprah is way more powerful and influential, not only in the US but internationally.

It’s appalling to read all the negative comments. As I read, I asked myself, “What are people afraid of?” We have no need to panic rather a reason to rejoice that the Bush/Cheney reign will soon be over. If we lived through the lies and deception from this administration surely we could appreciate a person of good character as our leader. The negative comments reflect leadership. They tell us just how much in need we are of a trustworthy leader.

Do have a blessed day in the Lord!

PS: Oprah, although you already know, once again, you have the opportunity to see just how much people pretend to love you. You are doing wonderful things and I applaud you. Love you much!

Good for him. I will be there. Fired Up, ready to go!

I find it interesting that many of the commenters try to say that a black person supporting another black person is somehow racist. But it's never racist when a white person supports another white person, is it? These people would obviously rather see black people pitted against eachother, so that no one gets ahead.

These comments go to show that although things have changed for the better in this country, we still have a long way to go.

I'm glad to see Oprah supporting Obama, I hope he wins the election.

If anyone of you people had money, power, and fame like Oprah, you too would do all you can to support your candidate. Stop worrying about others, and start worrying about yourself.

What can you do for your candidate?

Wow. Just when you think America is changing a bit, racisism rears its ugly head again. A lot of those negative comments about Oprah, are really over the top, mean spirited and RACIST. Part of the reason African Americans haven't been more of a force in politics and other areas, is we don't have the "good old boy" culture in our community. For most black people in the U.S. we've all been trying to influence our immediate surroundings. We've generally woried about OUR selves and OUR familys. Now we have a black woman that is intelegent, well spoken, and her appeal crosses color lines and she's being persecuted. She's worked against the odds and earned every accolade given to her. She is very brave to use whatever means she has for the empowerment of African Americans, as well as support of a good Democratic candidate. If we want to persecute celebrities for their political views, why are we only talking about Oprah. Sean Penn meeting with Hugo Chavez???

Historically, Blacks vote Democrat. Its about time we have a face like our own to rally around.

As for the comments about this being a big show, and not as much politics. YOU ARE DELUSIONAL! Politics has always been a show, a popularity contest. The candidate with the best character, and best ideas rareley wins. Its who is the most popular. Its who causes the biggest stir.

Why do you think the phrases "The black vote" or "the latino vote" is only heard every 4 years. What's important to us, is only important to politicians when they want our vote. If politics were really about change for the good of ALL American People, this would not be the case.

All the racist comments... all the cynicism... Obama's candidacy is not about race, nor is Oprah's support. Through history, whenever a black person has achieved, it has been despite major opposition based purely on ignorance. Instead of proclaiming what isn’t going to happen or what can't happen, how about fighting for what should happen. This is not a time for shuken and jiving, it's a time to stand up and be accounted. If not now when?

Megha San Antonio:

So? You don't think Bush spending...is it Billions or TRILLIONS in Iraq & building THEIR bridges is any different?

We CLAIM to be spreading Democracy in the Middle East, so WHAT ABOUT the GENOCIDE in Darfur? I would RATHER spend some of those bill-trillions on saving inhabitants of Darfur than forcing a democracy on a country that doesn't REALLY want it!!! Not spending INSANE amounts on security contractors in the Middle East who make OUR SOLDIERS look bad with their lawless attitudes-completely destroying the progress OUR SOLDIERS have made & putting their lives FURTHER at risk. But what WOULD be nice is to have spent that money fixing OUR bridges!!!

DON'T act like Obama is going to send all this U.S. aide to Africa. Stop being a racist piece of work!!! DON'T put words in his mouth. I always see you making comments about things that aren't even true & UNFORTUNATELY cnn doesn't post my comments back to you.

So, it's assumed that where ever YOUR family originated from, YOU would send incredible amounts of money to? Stop being IGNORANT & RIDICULOUS, BIAS & RACIST!!!!!!! You make Texans look bad! Ron from TX, please save this person...

My question is: If there wasn't a black man in the race would she have backed the first female for president?

She is the great pioneer and all.

Hillary 08

These comments are quite sad! Everyone wants to bash Oprah for supporting Obama, while whites support other White candidates and no one says a thing. Look in her audience who shows up to her shows to get the free stuff? An overwhelming number of White people. Clinton is having celebrities support her too! Some Americans just doesn't want to see any blacks that are smart, successful,and rich.
Clinton needs to take care of her own state. New York ranks low among states who take care of their poor children. Check out the latest Time magazine and see for yourself.

I see a lot of stunningly racist comments on this page from Hillary Clinton supporters.

You are only hurting your own cause, because Mrs. Clinton can't win the nomination without black votes, and once Black Americans become aware of these shocking comments, they could easily turn on Mrs. Clinton.

BTW- you'all must be getting desperate if you're trying to attack someone like Oprah Winfrey. Oprah is a lot more popular than Hillary Clinton ever will be.

We all know the only reason she is backing him–has nothing to do with what he stands for.. It is purely a racial thing. The making of history for the race.... and she wants her name attached....... everyone has their little angle....

Absolutely no one said anything about race when Chuck Norris endorsed Huckabee...it's a shame that when Oprah endorses Obama, people are quick to pull out the race card. Oprah has picked the best candidate. People are just feeling threatened by "Double O." They are truly a force to be reckoned with!

As I read the committs, i truley see the division in our country. but, we need change now,we are self destructing
I will vote for the first person in the Democratic party who annouces the will not renew NAFTA.The bill is coming up for renewal. If you do not know about NAFTA PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH!Personaly, I think we should make our
States independant and forget the White
House.We are taking care of ourselves anyway.

It he wasn't black, she would not be there!!!!
Yea, Oprah, you have really looked at all the candidates! ha

"I cannot believe that Oprah is supporting someone that is running for the highest rank in our country that will not recite the pledge of allegiance. That is crazy. How do you not show your country your support but you want to be president. whatever. Obama won't wear an american flag either, i bet he won't wave one either. that's crazy. I guess that's what we get for letting a foreigner run for president. America better look out if Obama wins. It's not going to be a good thing. If he doesn't want people judging him on where he was raised and schooled, he should at least show that he supports our country in every aspect of the word "Support"
Posted By shelly, pineland tx"

Wow, you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about, do you? Whoever said he won't say the Pledge of Allegiance? Because of people like you, he had to post videos of himself doing it on his website. Yes, he's a "foreigner" because his name isn't "John Smith" and he lived overseas for a few years. Sometimes I wonder how cretins like you manage to successfully use a computer.

I think racist white people in America are SCARED to think of Obama in office. They must think he will enslave them or something.

Someone on here said everyone will go republican if Obama is nominated, especially in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida????

I CAN NOT BELEIVE I LIVE IN A COUNTRY WITH SUCH IDIOTS!!!!!!!

I live in Florida & I'm NOT going Republican. DON'T TELL US WHO WE CAN VOTE FOR!!!!!!!!!!

I'd rather see another Republican in the White House if people are voting based on race or gender!!! We DESERVE another crappy Republican IF that's the case!!!! Obama & Hillary don't need your biased votes!

Let's continue to live in this disturbed botox injected society where the white trash rednecks run the show. THAT'S gotten us REAL far the past 7 years!!! Those people PROBABLY don't even vote!!!! Can they read? After all they're still stuck on the confederate flag, which clearly separates them from sincere Americans. THEY want to live in the old world–never leaving their cozy little white towns their whole pitiful lives.

That was sure an ignorant paragraph, wasn't it? THAT is how some people on here sound!!!!! Just because someone lives in a trailor park, does NOT mean they're white trash. Just because someone is black doesn't mean they'll be a "doomed" or horrible president.

ANY gender or race based votes just prove this country TRULY has gotten no where. We might as well re-elect Bush for a third term-heck! We may as well elect George Dubya for LIFE!!!!

THAT IS HOW SMART SOME AMERICANS ARE BEING ABOUT THIS ELECTION. They insist on slinging mud at people they don't even know & only hearing what they choose to. IF you listen for negativity, you will certainly create it yourself!

We should start a whole new way of nominating a president. Only kids under 12 get to vote. They'd do a better job choosing a leader than WE have or continue to do so!!! Children seem to have better judgment & are un-biased until their parents brainwash them with it.

Oprah draw the crowd &
OBAMA WILL WIN THE CROWDS SUPPORT!!

He knows how to seal the deal.

Well being that Oprah rarely does her homework before getting behind something ( A million little pieces , sex scandle in her school. etc. ) it doesn't surprise me that she is supporting the least qualified candidate.

Big whoop. I don't care WHO he has on his side. How much did this "party" cost? Could the money have been used to give homeless and poor people a nice holiday dinner? Could it have been used to house a homeless family for a month? All these politicians and "movie stars" have their priorities in the absolute wrong place. I'm glad of what they do now in these respects...but to deny any one of the ones not helped originally by throwing this gaudy shindig is just deplorable. What happened to footwork...what happened to getting elected on principles and values instead of how you want to look to the public? For these politicians to raise 3.3 BILLION for campaign ads is deplorable. Why can't they raise this kind of cash for humanity instead of a party or a TV ad? Why do we have people living in cardboard boxes, people loosing their homes, children killing children in school, kids without medical insurance, and people eating their holiday meals out of dumpsters ANYWHERE IN AMERICA if this kind of cash is available for this waste? America has lost its values and all of these candidates that raise THIS kind of cash is perfect example of that fact.

As for Obama, he is TOO INEXPERIENCED to be President. For that fact....THEY ALL ARE.

I am thouroughly confused by a previous post. Not that I am a big Oprah fan or anything, but how exactly is she a racist? What makes you say she wouldn't come out to campaign if she weren't racist? I think it shows a real lack of judgment to make such claims without citing any sources. I mean, I have maybe watched 4 minutes total of Oprah's show, but nothing about her character appears racist. Your post just makes you sound ignorant, please refrain from contributing irrelevant and/or ignorant posts to a public forum.

Obama can't win the electoral college. The airhead media never talks about the electoral college but it is the system that we still have in choosing the president. Most of the 'purple states' like Ohio, Penn, Iowa, and Florida will not vote for him. Support for Obama=helping Republicans keep the White House.

Go NObama, take on Hillary and win.

Bluegoose and Jen,

The same people that would not vote for a black candidate will not vote for a woman. So stop with this tired rhetoric. You cannot predict doom and gloom... I think we have a chance to do something momentous for our country. The tide is turning.

Oprah!!!!! oh my God!!!!! who's Obama??? she wants me to vote for him....okay!!! Oprah....I got to see her she's so awesome. she should be president. she should be my savior. I will pray to her. I will worship her.

Obama "BEST BABY FOR PRESIDENT".The victum once again "OBAMA" cries over Clinton attacks. Politics may be to much pressure for such a whinner. Every candidate has been attacking Hillary for months. What kind of future president would she be if she stood by and did nothing after being attacked from all sides? Mrs. Clinton's ability to make decisions or changes according to the immediate threats in the US and UN will only make our country stronger.

not sure what is the fascination with Oprah, but if I were a candidate I would not like the idea (let alone embrace it) to have somebody bigger than life eclipsing me....

careful Obama with what you wish for... you might actually get a lot of people there that are ONLY interested in her....

You certainly have a right to do as you wish in this Great Nation but I think whay you are doing is going to make it a "shoe in" for a Republican to be elected President.

The Obama campaign wants this to be a huge event: The rally will take place at the Colonial Center, an arena here that seats 18,000 people. Oprah and/or Obama fans were camping out in sleeping bags outside Obama headquarters in Columbia on Saturday morning, waiting for tickets.

Obama 08'

Where is everybody with all the crazy comments? Let me start by saying OBAMA will be our next President!!

"OBAMA/DODD"

OBAMA/DODD sounds good to me!!

I agree 100% of what African-American state Sen. Robert Ford said, when he announced he was backing Hillary Clinton.

"Everybody else on the ballot is doomed," Ford said, explaining what would happen if Obama were nominated. "Every Democratic candidate running on that ticket would lose because he's black and he's at the top of the ticket—we'd lose the House, the Senate, and the governors and everything."

Stop Obama. Save the Democrat Party.

America praises Oprah as an intelligent, successful, woman and values her opinion. She does great things for various causes and she is backing a candidate she truly believes will make a difference. This clearly says something.

Go! Oprah & Obama. The start of POSITIVE change.

I can just see all the negative comments coming in from the people on here. Rarely does anyone have anything GOOD to say about ANYTHING! A reflection on oneself I presume.

Are people really going to see Obama or Oprah? I cannot believe that people are so naive!Sheep....

Obama can't win the electoral college. Purple states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida will automatically go Republican if Obama gets the nomination. Sad but true. Who wants to risk the Repulicans keeping the White House.

Oprah is such a racist. Why would she come out to campaign if she were not. I like Obama, not as much as Hillary, but he is OK. I don't think he has the experience or the knowledge that Hillary has. When Hillary wins, maybe Oprah will see shes not as popular as she thinks she is. Go home Oprah, you make me sick. I will not watch anything she is involved with.
Wheatie

This is exactly why Obama is a joke. I have yet to hear him say anything substantive. He is nothing more than empty rhetoric, and for some reason there are a lot of morons that buy into it. It is pathetic how candidates like Obama need Oprah, Huckabee and Chuck Norris, Rudy and Pat Robertson, etc. etc. The only candidate who doesn't need some big name celebrity to garner support is Ron Paul, and it is because he is the only one whose message can garner support. Hopefully the American people will be smarter than voting for some celebrity, and instead vote for freedom, liberty, the constitution, the rule of law, and limited government. Otherwise we are lost.

Where is everybody and all the crazy comments? I will start by saying OBAMA will be our next President!!!

"OBAMA/DODD 2008"

what is oprah to give away to audience this time?

The latest poll from ARG shows that Obama trails Hillary Clinton by 24 points in South Carolina.

Obama also trails Hillary Clinton in getting the black votes, and only gets 1/3 of the white votes that Hillary Clinton gets.

The problem with Obama is that he is half-black, who claims to be black while downplaying his whiteness. However, his policies primarily cater to the white folks, as alleged by some black leaders (Jessee Jackson and Al Sharpton).

The black voters should not trust Obama.

I cannot believe that Oprah is supporting someone that is running for the highest rank in our country that will not recite the pledge of allegiance. That is crazy. How do you not show your country your support but you want to be president. whatever. Obama won't wear an american flag either, i bet he won't wave one either. that's crazy. I guess that's what we get for letting a foreigner run for president. America better look out if Obama wins. It's not going to be a good thing. If he doesn't want people judging him on where he was raised and schooled, he should at least show that he supports our country in every aspect of the word "Support"

Oprah says "American Children are too arrogant for my money", so she spends it in South Africa. Amazing American spirit, despite the fact that American education system (teachers, students, schools, everybody) is in dire need to reform adn money.
Wonder if Obama will be spending the money in shcools in Indonesia and Kenya, as he goes around saying, ""Oprah is my girl"

Why is Oprah backing Barak? Since she has never been involved in any previous election, why now? I don't believe he is the most qualified candidate.

Alright, this is a good thing. A sold out forum to her the little guy speak, not HRC. That speaks volumes to me. Keep on trucking Obama.

Obama 2008!!!

Oh, I hope that Obama wins the nomination. It would be so difficult for me to vote for Hillary because I just don't think she's honest and sincere enough. And what's up with her campaign trying to use essays that Barack wrote in third grade and kindergarten against him?

I finally glad to see Obama make his move and hope the media realize that there is no front runner until the first ballot is cast.

I greatly respect Oprah for her charitable work, her OWN hard work and her OWN achievement, but one must hope that someone dosen't vote for a certain candidate because a "celebrity" endorses them.

That includes all "celebrities" and all parties.

A fellow politicians opinion may carry some weight, but celebrities belong on ET, TMZ and the "red carpet" and not on a campaign trail.

I guess if it works.............

Oprah does not sing or perform. It will be a boring rally. On the other hand, if Barbara Streisand has a rally for Hillary Clinton, I will fly all the way to hear her.

Can you feel the love?

Well here it comes South Carolina, let the dogs bark – this caravan is moving on!!!

Hillary is on the slide.
Barak is on the homeward glide!

Barak Obama coming to a town near you
the leader with a heart for the people
and this is what Oprah knows for sure.

It is a very interesting dynamic to see how this will influence things. While celebrity endorsements and appearances are nothing new, this could begin a new level not yet seen in terms of how they are exploited, the hype, and the turnout. Will Hillary respond with a free Babs appearance ? Let the games begin !

They should be able to fill up the area, becuase each person requesting for ticket is asked to provide 10 more email addresses to send tickets. It only needs a few hundreds people to start, and before long, there are 20,000 people. For example, the first 100 people invite 10 friends each, meaning 1,000 people to attend, and these 1,000 people again invite 10 more friends meaning 10,000 people to attend....

I can hardly wait to see the "enormous success" news of the rally next week.

Oprah for President of the United States of Rich, Pampered, Elitists.

Having one donor/advocate with so much clout is a great thing! I wonder how long Mr. Obama will accept her assistance–as we begin to question: are they coming to see Obama or Opra? Star power–doesn't necessarily transcend into capability.

Obviously, Oprah looks at more than race while choosing a candidate. Yeah right.

"Watch my show, I'll give you free stuff."

Give me a break.

we don't need a rock star we need some one smart enought to run the country

Like her or not, Oprah has clout. Don't hate the player, hate the game. Obama 08'

Hello from Iowa where we love Barack, were glad that the rest of the country are finally getting to know our future President, Barak Obama. We've seen him multiple times live up here, and it's been a long time since we have felt this much needed hope. Go Barak Go.

And everyone in the audience gets a free car.

Funny, Oprah never got involved with any presidential candidate before! She should have just gone quietly into the voting booth and stayed out of this race – this is not her race. I now think less of her. Having a fundraiser in her own yard is one thing but now having to tour for the "poor" Obama – that's ridiculous!! By the way Obama, Hilary never said "they're picking on me", nor does she need a well known celebrity to help her win! Go home, your race is over.

Oprah is all about being black. It does not matter to her who the best candidate is, just who the black one is. She has never before endorsed a political candidate, is it just coincidence that the first one she endorses is black? I'm sure if Obama does not win the nomination, she'll scream "racism."

Why won't Mr. Obama salute our flag? Why is his hame muslim?

Oprah needs to stay out of this race.

I wouldn't walk across the street to see either of these nobodies. I'll bet the only reason people are going to show up is to see if The Big Mama is going to give anything away.

Go Obama!!!

It would be interesting to see who gets the tickets in each state. If it is just a pay back to the campaign workers and their families/freinds, she will be merely preaching to the choir and a total waste of a good opportunity for Obama.

Obama 08 is the answer.

Who cares about oprahs dog and pony show! Frankly I’m sick of oprah already. I think her show is great. But in politics??? Now she out of her league. Having oprah try to buy the nomination shows obama has nothing to offer but a celebrity hoping she can bring a black vote because he alone cannot win on merit or experience. He only appears to speak well when alone, EVERYTIME he is in a debate or next to ANY other candidate republican or democrat it’s easy to see why he is NOT the choice. Anyone considering obama because Oprah said so should heave their heads examined...

HEY OPRAH! DID OBAMA TELL YOU, THAT YOU CAN'T BE FIRST LADY?? SO PUT YOUR PURSE AWAY

"Oprah's appeal certainly transcends race and class"

Hahaha, yeah right.

I don't need her ticket, I never watch her show anyway. Oprah acts like she is very proud of black woman, She is trouble maker, she couldn't help Obama, American Women and American voters will show her the lesson soon, interesting:).

Sorry to say but I have to agree – it is a circus. The democrats (the real ones not the imposters) are still behind Clinton. I'M ON FIRE!!! CLINTON 08!

Wonder if Oprah supports Obama because of his ideas and politics or sinply because he is black

Man, I can see why. Obama and Oprah are a force to be reckoned with. People want to see Obama speak more than my daughter wants to see Hannah Montana!

I hate to think, as powerful as Oprah is, that she can "buy" the presidency for Obama. It's a shame when race is the primary consideration because I remember her at the Oscar Awards giving the "black power" hand signal.

What a country.We are electing a President to get us out of the biggest mess of the twentieh -twenty first century and the morons are camping out to get tickets to see Oprah.What a shock we ended up with George Bush President.

(Oprah + Barack) * HIS message = great things.

Oprah Winfrey supporting Sen. Obama represents political corruption at its finest. Politics is all about the "Benjamin's" these days. That is why you really can't take any candidate seriously when they say, "I am the most qualified for this position", because you know there are thousands of more intelligent Americans that could better run a country, but didn't have the political ties to land them a spot in office. God Help Us All

Oprah has known Senator Obama for a very long time. She is able to shine a light on this extraordinary man that no one else can. It is quite astonishing that she is so willing to put her credibility on the line for THIS man. I so respect the fact that she is up front about the fact that she will not invite any other Presidential Candidate on her show because she has so strongly endorsed Barack Obama. They both have an amazing vision of forging the "common good" for humanity.

i dont think i can trust a candidate having oprah to back him up. oprah is so arrogant giving away cars to housewives and cell phones to abused african children and saying her african children will change the world.......vote hillary

Why are you holding back the commenst on this section...

Senator Obama has the values and experience needed to led this nation. We can be proud of his positions on Iraq and AIDS, along with health care and climate change. We need a president in the White House who puts values before political gain.

Rev. Chuck Currie
http://www.chuckcurrie.com

You can't buy me love,
No you'll just have to wait
Love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
So now break!

shame on you oprah,i hope you appearance with Obama is a flop.Stick to what you do best and million love and respect you for.This is the begining of the end of the oprah show.watch for the ratings girl

So what will happen when Oprah finds out she's backing a fast-talking loser in Barack Obama, like she did with James Fry? say...OOOOPS!! and publicly spank him on national TV afterwards? Sorry Oprah, the American people can't 'get their money back' once they vote Obama in...

No disrespect meant to Oprah or Obama, but anyone whose vote would be influenced by Oprah at a rally, should reconsider why they are given the privilege of an early state primary vote. This is a solemn responsibility, not a People Magazine contest.

Go Obama! Go Oprah! These are two positive people who I have the utmost respect for. If it takes a celebrity to help people believe that Barack CAN WIN, so be it.

Poor Obama is so desparate for publicity that he has let Oprah Winbag turn his campaign into an infomercial. What's gonna be under everyone's seat? Perhaps the latest copy of her magazine or perfume or cookbook... look, even Susanne Somers had a limit – she's laughing her head off.

wow a good decent candidate and good decent celebrity, America is back! time to take this great country and put it on the world map as the greatest!!! obama 08!!!

So Oprah will be good for Obama's campaign. I guess that settles any discussion on her not helping Obama's campaign. If I had her oppotunity to attract viewers to meet and learn about Obama I would do it to.
I hope you visit it us in Florida, regardless of what the DNC or Fl Dems have done. You already have our vote regardless.
Obama '08

Sounds good - is a plus for the campaign. It's all about exposure and sending the message.

OBAMA 08

I think that if she wants to get involved with Politics and she is endorsing a candidate then people who support another candidate should stop buying her products or support her show because you are contributing to the obama campaign fund

Obama is talking about issues and is connecting with voters

http://origin.barackobama.com/issues/

while Clinton is desperately trying to tell us distortions about Obama.

Let's talk about the issues.

Obama on health care – insurance covers as many people as Clinton's plan.

Obama on ethics – a leader.

Obama, ready to lead the nation from day one.

Clinton, ready to take on the republicans in a death match from day one.

I'm a lifelong Republican and I will pledge my vote to Obama, if nominated. That's how strong I feel about Hillary.

I'm curious to learn what she even knows about politics and why exactly we're supposed to care what she thinks.

Oprah will bring them to the water and Senator Obama will make them drink.

I strongly believe the involvement of Oprah in Barack's campaign at this point in time is a very strategic move which could totally destroy Hillary's high mark among women votes and Barack could also gained a lot of Blacks from Hillary's camp. Oprah's intereffernce will change the dynamic of this campaign in favor of Baack no doubt. Hillary has every reason to worry sleeplessly.

Turn out the lights Hillary...Obama is what Americans have been working and waiting for...nobody wants to continue BUSH-CLINTON-BUSH-CLINTON.....no more go the Senate and lead from there...Obama 08

Elections should be decided on the candidate who has best knowledge of issues and people to find and activate solutions in most cost-effective ways.

With the crowds that Senator Obama can draw now you couple those with what Ms Winfrey draws and this is going to be a blowout.

All the garbage that is being thrown by the Clintons against Ms Winfrey is pure hatred of a self-made woman unlike Clinton who can't do anything without Bill's support. The Clintons have even said that Hillory won't do well in Iowa due to the fact Bill didn't campaign there. How insane is that statement.

So why should they be spouting such filth – strictly fear and jealousy.

All these Hollywood elitist types should be put in FEMA camps during elections years, all their popularity does is make voters focus on the same glitters is gold mesmerization crap. These celebutaunts only further corrupt our democratic process. Think for yourself!!!

Oprah will attract them and Obama will SEAL THE DEAL!!!

Obama 08

Of course no more tickets, are you kidding me? Its Oprah coming to town so what do you expect? Obama has started to win the women votes even before Oprah comes to town, read the IOWA polls.

Oprah coming to town is the ICE on the cake. Remember Obama said he doesn't expect women voters to vote for him because of Oprah but he expects them to make an informed decision and vote on their convictions.

Please tell me how good and excellent is such a guy OBAMA. We are taking this thing all the way to the white house baby. Not even the haters can stop the movement, you either join us or get out of the way because our future is at stake.

GO OBAMA 2008!

Go, go, go!!!!

Hey Maybe Bush can campaign for Hillary!

I think Oprah should stay out of politics, so should race and gender. Just the mention of "black women" confirms my need to exit the U.S. soon. I mean, what is this, Lord of the Rings? We don't have elves and dwarves in the world. We're all human. Get over it CNN.

If Ms Oprah can get him elected more power to her. I say anything that will get the neocons out of the Whitehouse, is ok by me. While Obama, isn't my first choice, I only want America out of the hands of the radical right and the Republican party. I hope to be able to again hold my head high as American, maybe I can after 1-20-09, because it's hard to right now.

Gee what a shock, Oprah is backing the black guy?
Forget the color, you going to vote for someone with a name so close to OSAMA Bin Laden?

I think Oprah should not be campaining for Obama. The reason I say this is that if Hillary still wins the Presidency in 08 I can't imagine which hole will be big enough for Oprah to bury her head. If you've ever heard the phrase " I bee that used to make honey is a USED TO BBE"; that is what Oprah will become. I think it's a big risk for her and I think endorsing Obama from her show would be enough.

Obama if he manage to win, will be seen as and "Oprahs' Boy" president. And Oprah I am a new small home-run business owner, I could do well with about a twenty grand loan. If you are willing to help a Canadian fan for 2008. I would love to hear form you. God Bless you, and GOOD LUCK Barack.

So the bottom line is, a vote for Obama is a vote for Oprah.

Frankly, Oraph Winfrey would probably make a better president than all of the candidates combined, Democrat and Republican. She's smart, obviously knows how to balance a budget, savvy, knows how to manage a variety of enterprises - all successfully, and most importantly, compassionate.

Oprah for President 2008!

Is there some news somewhere here in this article?

ALLOT OF ARE SICK OF OPRAH/OBAMA ALREADY!
HAS ANYONE TOLD OPRAH YET SHE WON'T BE FIRST LADY

As for obama you can't get a straight answer on healthcare, smeone who runs on ethics and not taking money from certain people is found out to have at least skirted, if not violated, the FEC rules and used lobbyist and PAC money to do so.
Another bush!

Uh-oh! Sounds like Hillary is going to have a hostage crisis at her Wyoming headquarters on Sunday!

Give me a break! I'm not interested in anything Obama or Oprah for that matter have to say! The reason she is backing him is only obvious....It'll never happen!

who cares, more of obama trying to take the attention off his inexperience...
Yes, IOWANS are intelligent, anyone can be dazzled by show biz names like Oprah for a few minutes, but when it comes to your Childs future, safety, education and health, HILLARY is the BEST choice for President.

Especially after the way she has handled herself during all the bashing from the boys club, especially obama (who now looks childish) and the way she handled the news conference after the hostage situation. We saw a strong compassionate Presidential leader, ready to fight! And a very loving friend and mother! That’s the trait that our country could use allot more of, instead of hate & wars.

Clinton will win Iowa and seal the nom.

Worst case scenario, obama win the nom, and then our next President would be a republican… WE CAN'T ARRORD TO LET THAT HAPPEN.

Hillary is the ONLY ONE who can beat any of the republicans…remember. Bush won a second time…America cannot afford the inexperience of someone like obama. John Edwards, or Bill Richardson would be even better than obama, all he has to offer is…well…Oprah?

I say Lets give a woman a chance to do what a man has been trying to do since George Washington!
VOTE FOR CLINTON

It would appear that Ophrah is backing Obama beclause he's (of color) and she has the $ to push her way into the WH. Why else would Obama get elected?

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama has sold himself!!!

American voters, contrary to popular belief, are not sheep to be herded to the polls by one celebrity or another.

Oprah is entitled to pick and vote for any candidate she wants. And the rest of us are equally entitled to pick and vote for who we want.

Oprah's opinion has never meant much to me, and it means nothing to me now.

This just makes me sick. I really like most of what Oprah does but she really should not use her power to sway an election in our country. She is not a politician. She is a talk show host celebrity. I just wish we could have an election where we really know who the people want for president – not the Supreme Court or Oprah, the people acting like regular voters and having every vote counted.

My question is...Is Oprah supporting Obama because he is the best candidate or just because he is the only black candidate? I don't care because I would support him anyway but I wonder about what her motives are. Would she support him if he were not black? Is she supporting his issues or just the man?

Nothing like a Big O to get you through the day – and a few primaries

Although CNN says no more ticket, I just went to the Obama SC website asking for ticket. It seems there are still tickets.

To get the ticket at the website,
it asks me for donation, a pledge to vote for Obama in the January 26 south carolia primary. Then, it asks me to put in 10 email addresses to invite 10 people to attend the rally....

Now, that should let Obama & Oprah to brag about his rally next week.

Camping out in sleeping bags? Are people THAT insecure and unhappy that they actually think their life will change by going to see two pop culture icons? If you have a strong sense of faith in God and yourself, if you work hard, if you love your family and your friends and are grateful , you don't think that much of government officials. So what are people missing in their lives that Obama can possibly replace?

This is not going to make people more or less going for Obama i dont think,altho Oprah is surely a crowd pleaser and draw'er

Jesus!

18,000 seats filled!

The Oprah effect may be the final nail in Hillary's coffin. We can only hope.

Moron Oprah fans probaby think they're going to get free cars.

the big O has the same "feel good" vaguely spiritual quality as the little O – but hugging and telling people they're worthy and other feel good things do not have anything to do with the presidency

I think it's too soon for Obama, as he hasn't shown anything to prove himself in his present job. He does not possess a track record of success, other than garnering money (my and your tax dollars) for Illinois through what is good salesmanship. What has he done that shows leadership, grace under pressure and financial smarts? You don't hire someone on promise (especially not politicians) you hire them based on what they've done. And Obama has not shown he has the ability to lead.

I can't wait to elect Barack as our next President in Novemeber of '08! It's Obama time after 7 years of Bush. Sigh! That's me breathing a huge sigh of relief for there finally being an adult in the White House...

Go Obama! We got Momentum on the O-Train.

There is a difference between coming to see Oprah, coming to see Obama and then voting for him.

It will be interesting to see how this celebrity campaign works out in the end ... and all the predictions/polls won't be able to guess until the votes are counted.

Celebrity endorsements are interesting…I saw a great post at http://www.usinpac2008.com an Indian blog about how in India probably the leading celebrity, Amitabh Bachan campaigned for a close friend very actively and they lost. I think voters are smart enough to pick who they like instead of what celebrity likes them but then why do candidates and the media play such importance on endorsements if they dont seem to make an impact?

With 27,000 students at USC at a weekend, this rally may be a good place to go before hitting the pubs/bars for these youngsters.

There must be some other free performances, otherwise obama's or oprah's talk (even a short talk about his political issues) would bore these students to become alcoholics.

Oprah's star power still can't effectively hide the fact that Obama is too inexperienced to lead this country. His enthusiasm and "I'm above politics" stance just are not enough. We need seasoned leadership in this dangerous world (and it's not Clinton, either).

Must be working since Hillary is now having fun attacking Obama..

could be help raise?

Those peole going to Oprah's rally must be thinking that she is going to give out a car to each.