Comments on: Oprah and Obama stump in the Granite State http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kennedy IOWA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-177214 Kennedy IOWA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:24:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-177214 Its time the media stopped the unbiased reporting for the Clinton campaign! Does Oprah own CNN or MSNBC? Hillary has been attacked since this started by ALL the candidates running, democrat and republican, and has continued to be a strong, intelligent, completely capable leader with compassion and conviction, she makes me glad to be a woman! I’m ashamed of obama and Edwards for damaging their own party, is why Huckabee is gaining. All this playing with oprah will put a republican in the White House for certain. WOMAN OF AMERICA, THIS IS OUR TIME! STAND UP AND BE COUNTED, THERE IS NO LIMITS. Let the media say what they will about Clinton, it’s solely because she is a strong woman and that scares men like obama and Edwards. My dear grandmother is 86 and my youngest daughter is 10, both are extremely excited that a woman can be President of this great country. My daughter asks why a woman has never been elected before, because men didn’t allow it. I urge all women to really look at the issues and this country and vote for Clinton. Keep in mind all media outlets are selling papers and trying to attrack viewers, they love nothing more than candidates going after each other, when WE THE VOTER do not like it at all, I still believe that any of the democrats running are good candidates, I truly feel Clinton’s connections and clout with foreign countries is what we need ASAP. I do not feel confident that oprahbama biased support of obama will help him. We already see voters joking and billing it as the oprahbama show. She completely overshadowed him. She spoke well this weekend, but he failed to impress or add anything. That’s not good for this country. Oprahs is not the woman running for president, to help this country…its CLINTON. Give her the chance ladies! She has a long long record or public service helping children and minorities. Stick together and let’s make history for our mothers and daughters and ALL THE COURAGOUS WOMAN SENT TO THIS USELESS BUSH/CHANEY WAR! Its time the media stopped the unbiased reporting for the Clinton campaign! Does Oprah own CNN or MSNBC?

Hillary has been attacked since this started by ALL the candidates running, democrat and republican, and has continued to be a strong, intelligent, completely capable leader with compassion and conviction, she makes me glad to be a woman! I’m ashamed of obama and Edwards for damaging their own party, is why Huckabee is gaining. All this playing with oprah will put a republican in the White House for certain. WOMAN OF AMERICA, THIS IS OUR TIME! STAND UP AND BE COUNTED, THERE IS NO LIMITS. Let the media say what they will about Clinton, it’s solely because she is a strong woman and that scares men like obama and Edwards. My dear grandmother is 86 and my youngest daughter is 10, both are extremely excited that a woman can be President of this great country. My daughter asks why a woman has never been elected before, because men didn’t allow it. I urge all women to really look at the issues and this country and vote for Clinton. Keep in mind all media outlets are selling papers and trying to attrack viewers, they love nothing more than candidates going after each other, when WE THE VOTER do not like it at all, I still believe that any of the democrats running are good candidates, I truly feel Clinton’s connections and clout with foreign countries is what we need ASAP. I do not feel confident that oprahbama biased support of obama will help him. We already see voters joking and billing it as the oprahbama show. She completely overshadowed him. She spoke well this weekend, but he failed to impress or add anything. That’s not good for this country. Oprahs is not the woman running for president, to help this country…its CLINTON. Give her the chance ladies! She has a long long record or public service helping children and minorities. Stick together and let’s make history for our mothers and daughters and ALL THE COURAGOUS WOMAN SENT TO THIS USELESS BUSH/CHANEY WAR!

]]> By: Hans, Burlington, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-177201 Hans, Burlington, VT Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:04:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-177201 No candidate really plays the election game any different. You break up everybody into demographics, and determine who’s votes you already have in your back pocket; the rest you have to fish for. You have to draw attention to yourself to “reach” people from another demographic, and pull them your way. What better way than to create a media circus. Politicians learn early that pandering to the media is essential to political survival. The more media coverage a candidate gets, the more the average American hears, talks, and considers voting for that particular candidate. In their speeches you hear the future sound bites: “The moment is now.“ “Ready to lead on day one.“ You never know what they actually stand for, they just repeat slogans. Also, are the other candidates just sitting around at home those days that Obama and Oprah tour around? No I’m pretty sure they’re campaigning too, just without any media luster. At the end of the primaries, we’ll end up with one candidate each from each party. New demographics must be draw from now, so an altered message will assuredly be issued with new sound bites and slogans to appeal to a broader audience. Every candidate is a “Uniter, not a divider” when they’re on the trail… but the last guy that said that (George Dubya) certainly hasn’t returned on that promise. No candidate really plays the election game any different. You break up everybody into demographics, and determine who’s votes you already have in your back pocket; the rest you have to fish for. You have to draw attention to yourself to “reach” people from another demographic, and pull them your way. What better way than to create a media circus.

Politicians learn early that pandering to the media is essential to political survival. The more media coverage a candidate gets, the more the average American hears, talks, and considers voting for that particular candidate. In their speeches you hear the future sound bites: “The moment is now.“ “Ready to lead on day one.“ You never know what they actually stand for, they just repeat slogans. Also, are the other candidates just sitting around at home those days that Obama and Oprah tour around? No I’m pretty sure they’re campaigning too, just without any media luster.

At the end of the primaries, we’ll end up with one candidate each from each party. New demographics must be draw from now, so an altered message will assuredly be issued with new sound bites and slogans to appeal to a broader audience. Every candidate is a “Uniter, not a divider” when they’re on the trail… but the last guy that said that (George Dubya) certainly hasn’t returned on that promise.

]]> By: Dustin, Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-177040 Dustin, Utah Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:44:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-177040 So this is all it takes to bring out the bigots and hypocrites- or more to the point Republicans and Hillarites. Oprah using her fame to help deliver the message of her candidate of choice is no different than the countless other "endorsements" we've heard about. It's just another way to make a headline. To say that it is unethical is comical. I have much less of a problem with a billionaire media magnate speaking on behalf of a candidate than I do with a candidate taking so many contributions from billion dollar lobbyists. Convenient finger pointing again from the Clinton supporters. In Washington these days experience is just a glossed over term for corruption. It's time to embrace change and support free thinking once again. So this is all it takes to bring out the bigots and hypocrites- or more to the point Republicans and Hillarites. Oprah using her fame to help deliver the message of her candidate of choice is no different than the countless other "endorsements" we've heard about. It's just another way to make a headline. To say that it is unethical is comical. I have much less of a problem with a billionaire media magnate speaking on behalf of a candidate than I do with a candidate taking so many contributions from billion dollar lobbyists. Convenient finger pointing again from the Clinton supporters.

In Washington these days experience is just a glossed over term for corruption. It's time to embrace change and support free thinking once again.

]]> By: gary paul, chicgo, il http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-176195 gary paul, chicgo, il Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:08:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-176195 Race card from Obama? Gender card from Clinton? Both people are who they are. If one of them said otherwise, there would be a bunch of saying, "Oh, look! He/she refuses to embrace who he/she is." Just wait for CA when Streisand starts stumping (if she can get over her stage fright) for HRC. Then there will be 2 women. Oops! Which card is played now? Race card from Obama? Gender card from Clinton? Both people are who they are. If one of them said otherwise, there would be a bunch of saying, "Oh, look! He/she refuses to embrace who he/she is." Just wait for CA when Streisand starts stumping (if she can get over her stage fright) for HRC. Then there will be 2 women. Oops! Which card is played now?

]]> By: J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175972 J Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:39:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175972 This makes my heart beat with the possiblity that something signficant is really in the works...values driven, inspired, hopeful change. This makes my heart beat with the possiblity that something signficant is really in the works...values driven, inspired, hopeful change.

]]> By: xtina chicago il http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175932 xtina chicago il Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:16:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175932 When are Oprama and their supporters going to get around to discussing and debating the qualifications of the various candidates? Barack Obama hasn't done anything to show leadership in Illinois. His main focus is "don't worry, you don't have to rely on hard work, faith, family and personal responsibility - the government will take more taxes from rich, successful people and give it to you . When are Oprama and their supporters going to get around to discussing and debating the qualifications of the various candidates? Barack Obama hasn't done anything to show leadership in Illinois. His main focus is "don't worry, you don't have to rely on hard work, faith, family and personal responsibility – the government will take more taxes from rich, successful people and give it to you .

]]> By: Dorian, Brentwood, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175907 Dorian, Brentwood, CA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:01:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175907 This media circus over a black talk show hostess and her favorite half-black candidate is blatant racism, especially that now both are invoking Martin Luther King, a great civil rights leader, who would want our troubled country to be led by someone who is strong, skilled, experienced, and proven to be a champion of everyone equally, regardless of color. Hillary is well-liked and respected by the majority of the black community. She's the real deal and electable; the only candidate who's strong enough to stand up to the Republican Attack Machine. This media circus over a black talk show hostess and her favorite half-black candidate is blatant racism, especially that now both are invoking Martin Luther King, a great civil rights leader, who would want our troubled country to be led by someone who is strong, skilled, experienced, and proven to be a champion of everyone equally, regardless of color. Hillary is well-liked and respected by the majority of the black community. She's the real deal and electable; the only candidate who's strong enough to stand up to the Republican Attack Machine.

]]> By: Sophia, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175898 Sophia, Los Angeles Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:57:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175898 Monte Brown your hatred and blind support for HRC makes me sick. It is unreasonable, you better be getting paid big bucks to be kissing up that hard. I am an obama supporter who does not claim that Hillary is anti-democratic or evil. Why can't you support your lady without hating??? Monte Brown your hatred and blind support for HRC makes me sick. It is unreasonable, you better be getting paid big bucks to be kissing up that hard. I am an obama supporter who does not claim that Hillary is anti-democratic or evil. Why can't you support your lady without hating???

]]> By: Mike, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175889 Mike, TX Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:50:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175889 Hilarys people on here are a bunch of scared haters. See you on election day losers. Don't be mad because the most influential woman in America is supporting the most influential candidate. HRC sucks and the world knows it. Have a good day. Posted By Travis, Chicago, IL : December 10, 2007 11:33 am HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.........uhhhHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA......Whew...Thanks man, I needed that laugh! NObama '08 Hilarys people on here are a bunch of scared haters. See you on election day losers. Don't be mad because the most influential woman in America is supporting the most influential candidate. HRC sucks and the world knows it. Have a good day.

Posted By Travis, Chicago, IL : December 10, 2007 11:33 am

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.........uhhhHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA......Whew...Thanks man, I needed that laugh!

NObama '08

]]> By: Travis, Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175846 Travis, Chicago, IL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:33:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175846 Hilarys people on here are a bunch of scared haters. See you on election day losers. Don't be mad because the most influential woman in America is supporting the most influential candidate. HRC sucks and the world knows it. Have a good day. Hilarys people on here are a bunch of scared haters. See you on election day losers. Don't be mad because the most influential woman in America is supporting the most influential candidate. HRC sucks and the world knows it. Have a good day.

]]> By: dmw, roeland park,ks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175834 dmw, roeland park,ks Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:24:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175834 I am a black female Independent. Hillary IS the agent of change. She has toiled and worked years for the betterment of all people. I do indeed get sick and tired of the race thing. So, listening to Oprah, Obama, and Michelle talk about it's Obama's time because he is black and THAT is the change in and of itself is an insult to blacks and whites in America. I was taught it is the content of one's character and NOT the color of one's skin that is the quality to seek out from a person. Obama is not ready yet. He does not have the experience internationally nor nationally to lead this great country. When he misses U.S. Senate votes 80% of the time; when he votes 'present' instead of standing on principle; when all he wants to do is look good and imply he can give us HOPE; then, for me this means this person is not a leader. He needs more time to show us what he can do instead of how he speaks about what he can do. Always hearing that Obama was against the Iraq war from the beginning and that he has good judgement based on that is silly. Obama was not even a U.S. Senator at the time and based on what we know now, he probably would have voted 'present' or missed the vote. He does not take a stand on issues. I'd rather have someone who takes a stand and is wrong, verses someone who is scared to take a stand because he might look bad and ruin his ambitions. Hillary is a doer, Obama is a talker. We need a doer in a major way for our country at this time. I am a black female Independent.

Hillary IS the agent of change. She has toiled and worked years for the betterment of all people.

I do indeed get sick and tired of the race thing. So, listening to Oprah, Obama, and Michelle talk about it's Obama's time because he is black and THAT is the change in and of itself is an insult to blacks and whites in America.

I was taught it is the content of one's character and NOT the color of one's skin that is the quality to seek out from a person.

Obama is not ready yet. He does not have the experience internationally nor nationally to lead this great country. When he misses U.S. Senate votes 80% of the time; when he votes 'present' instead of standing on principle; when all he wants to do is look good and imply he can give us HOPE; then, for me this means this person is not a leader. He needs more time to show us what he can do instead of how he speaks about what he can do.

Always hearing that Obama was against the Iraq war from the beginning and that he has good judgement based on that is silly. Obama was not even a U.S. Senator at the time and based on what we know now, he probably would have voted 'present' or missed the vote. He does not take a stand on issues. I'd rather have someone who takes a stand and is wrong, verses someone who is scared to take a stand because he might look bad and ruin his ambitions.

Hillary is a doer, Obama is a talker. We need a doer in a major way for our country at this time.

]]> By: Monte Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175816 Monte Brown Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:18:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175816 I am starting to believe that Oprah is in fact a racist and an egomaniac. Her vague assessment of the Clinton administration, suggesting that nothing has changed during the Clinton Administration, is false and is just some demagoguery the Obama campaign cooked up to woo voters. Oprah is rich. Oprah does not really care about the poor and middle class. She just says she does, and Obama says stuff all the time, too. They can shoot their chops all they want. America will not buy it. Oprah thinks she is the queen and that she can make people do what she says. Oprah is not in the fight to help the Democrats win neither is Obama. If they are trying to win the race on an Independent ticket they might as well forget it. Obama is no Democrat, and he just wants to punt the ball back to the Republicans. They will do anything to win and they are only in the race for their egos. Neither of them truly knows what they are doing. The Clintons are running a clean campaign. They have received celebrity endorsements, but no celebrity has stumped for them the way Oprah is stumping for Obama. Ultimateley, America will see this and vote for Hillary Clinton. AMERICANS CAN'T BE BOUGHT AND SOLD. Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate, the most experienced candidate and she's READY TO LEAD ON DAY ONE. I am starting to believe that Oprah is in fact a racist and an egomaniac. Her vague assessment of the Clinton administration, suggesting that nothing has changed during the Clinton Administration, is false and is just some demagoguery the Obama campaign cooked up to woo voters. Oprah is rich. Oprah does not really care about the poor and middle class. She just says she does, and Obama says stuff all the time, too. They can shoot their chops all they want. America will not buy it.

Oprah thinks she is the queen and that she can make people do what she says. Oprah is not in the fight to help the Democrats win neither is Obama. If they are trying to win the race on an Independent ticket they might as well forget it. Obama is no Democrat, and he just wants to punt the ball back to the Republicans. They will do anything to win and they are only in the race for their egos. Neither of them truly knows what they are doing.

The Clintons are running a clean campaign. They have received celebrity endorsements, but no celebrity has stumped for them the way Oprah is stumping for Obama. Ultimateley, America will see this and vote for Hillary Clinton. AMERICANS CAN'T BE BOUGHT AND SOLD.

Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate, the most experienced candidate and she's READY TO LEAD ON DAY ONE.

]]> By: Wynter, Loudon, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175792 Wynter, Loudon, NH Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:05:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175792 [Shilling for a candidate:] It's interesting when some celeb comes out and pushes their candidate. Apparently, Oprah took a great deal of time in configuring this operation to promote her pick Obama. The only problem is that stumping for a candidate is more like selling the candidate like a shampoo or deodorant to her fan base. Will they try him out and find him as fragrant and odor-free as she says? Every woman is different and has different issues they want resolved. Selling them is completely up to the candidate. Oprah can attract them to the stump. But Obama has to engage them into his way of thinking. If he can't be all things to all women then they will look elsewhere. Oprah supplies the energy, but Obama "has" to win the votes himself. The Oprah commercial can only goes so far. Telling it like I see it, Wynter [Shilling for a candidate:]

It's interesting when some celeb comes out and pushes their candidate. Apparently, Oprah took a great deal of time in configuring this operation to promote her pick Obama. The only problem is that stumping for a candidate is more like selling the candidate like a shampoo or deodorant to her fan base. Will they try him out and find him as fragrant and odor-free as she says? Every woman is different and has different issues they want resolved. Selling them is completely up to the candidate. Oprah can attract them to the stump. But Obama has to engage them into his way of thinking. If he can't be all things to all women then they will look elsewhere.

Oprah supplies the energy, but Obama "has" to win the votes himself.

The Oprah commercial can only goes so far.

Telling it like I see it,
Wynter

]]> By: Henry, indianapols, in http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175752 Henry, indianapols, in Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:43:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175752 How is it that everytime I come here to see the latest posts, I see new posts that were not here earlier that pre-date my comments. If this is an issue with your process or a computer glitch, fix it because it sure makes your (CNN) competency questionable. Or maybe you will not put this message up like the last time I was on here. How is it that everytime I come here to see the latest posts, I see new posts that were not here earlier that pre-date my comments. If this is an issue with your process or a computer glitch, fix it because it sure makes your (CNN) competency questionable.

Or maybe you will not put this message up like the last time I was on here.

]]> By: Jo Ann Ganzer Parsons, Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175733 Jo Ann Ganzer Parsons, Kansas Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:33:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175733 I do not see this as a racial issue. I believe that Obama is going to bring this country into a whole new light. He is going to help change the world for the better because he is going to get America involved. And God Bless Oprah for her help. Obama had my vote way before Oprah but she did say alot of things that I believed he stands for in the first place. I am a 43 year old white women and shame on Hillary for thinking that women in my category would vote for her just because she is a women. I think she has already proved that she is the same kind of politician that we already have in washington. Enough is Enough I do not see this as a racial issue. I believe that Obama is going to bring this country into a whole new light. He is going to help change the world for the better because he is going to get America involved. And God Bless Oprah for her help. Obama had my vote way before Oprah but she did say alot of things that I believed he stands for in the first place. I am a 43 year old white women and shame on Hillary for thinking that women in my category would vote for her just because she is a women. I think she has already proved that she is the same kind of politician that we already have in washington. Enough is Enough

]]> By: Steve in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175719 Steve in SC Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:27:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175719 To all you "shame on Oprah" posters, Vote for issues that are important to you. Voting based upon race or gender make you all appear as unlearned and unwilling to learn! Once again, she has every right to support and voter for whomever she choices. You all sound petty and jealous! To all you "shame on Oprah" posters,

Vote for issues that are important to you. Voting based upon race or gender make you all appear as unlearned and unwilling to learn! Once again, she has every right to support and voter for whomever she choices. You all sound petty and jealous!

]]> By: Allison, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175717 Allison, NH Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:27:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175717 Fellow NHites who support Clinton - YOU DO NOT SPEAK FOR ME!!! I welcome Oprah to come here. She is a bright, intelligent woman who has a lot to offer to Obama's race. She is not out there stumping for him because she is BLACK! She is out there stumping for him because they, as good friends who attend the same Chicago church, hold similar values - that change is needed in this country! I would also like to remind others that it is interesting that those ignorant individuals out there who say Clinton has more experience than Obama - lest remind you that he has MORE. Just because she was the presidents wife doesn't qualify her to be president herself or give her the right to put that down on her resume that she pushed any bills through congress or such. Obama's combined state and senate expereince - in length of time, is much longer than Hillary's. If she wanted to use her time as the president's wife on her resume, she should have opened up the presidential records to show exactly what she did. Otherwise, she was just a PR person for the president. Sorry, please tell me what decisions she made on behalf of the American people without being an office holder? I really like Obama, but I like Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, and Edwards. The only person who I will NOT vote for his Hillary. She will divide this nation in a nano-second. Think we have partisan politics now - ugh...I dont even want to think of what it would be like if she were at he helm. As a liberal democrat, in the end if it were a race between Ron Paul and Hillary - I would vote for Ron Paul. Sorry - sick of dynasty's, sick of her corporate ties, sick of her voting for the wrong things (Iraq, Iran vote). I trust her as much as I trust Bush. Fellow NHites who support Clinton – YOU DO NOT SPEAK FOR ME!!! I welcome Oprah to come here. She is a bright, intelligent woman who has a lot to offer to Obama's race. She is not out there stumping for him because she is BLACK! She is out there stumping for him because they, as good friends who attend the same Chicago church, hold similar values – that change is needed in this country!

I would also like to remind others that it is interesting that those ignorant individuals out there who say Clinton has more experience than Obama – lest remind you that he has MORE. Just because she was the presidents wife doesn't qualify her to be president herself or give her the right to put that down on her resume that she pushed any bills through congress or such. Obama's combined state and senate expereince – in length of time, is much longer than Hillary's. If she wanted to use her time as the president's wife on her resume, she should have opened up the presidential records to show exactly what she did. Otherwise, she was just a PR person for the president. Sorry, please tell me what decisions she made on behalf of the American people without being an office holder?

I really like Obama, but I like Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, and Edwards. The only person who I will NOT vote for his Hillary. She will divide this nation in a nano-second. Think we have partisan politics now – ugh...I dont even want to think of what it would be like if she were at he helm.

As a liberal democrat, in the end if it were a race between Ron Paul and Hillary – I would vote for Ron Paul. Sorry – sick of dynasty's, sick of her corporate ties, sick of her voting for the wrong things (Iraq, Iran vote). I trust her as much as I trust Bush.

]]> By: Dan, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175689 Dan, NJ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:05:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175689 I was thinking the same thing Dave from Colorado wrote. Some of these posts look like they were prepared by the Clinton campaign. Oprah has chosen to endorse Obama. For some reason, that is viewed by many as a racist decision. Do you all feel the same about Chuck Norris and Mike Huckabee? Finally, as for the invocation of Dr. King, start by acknowledging the greatness of Dr. King. We should remember his words more often. But there appears a sentiment among many Dems that the Reps would rip down Obama as a candidate because he is black. No doubt, there will be racists and biggots who will oppose him. Those people likely would opposed Hillary too. Regardless, Obama is smart to get across the message that we can't be afraid to make the tough decisions. I was thinking the same thing Dave from Colorado wrote. Some of these posts look like they were prepared by the Clinton campaign.

Oprah has chosen to endorse Obama. For some reason, that is viewed by many as a racist decision. Do you all feel the same about Chuck Norris and Mike Huckabee?

Finally, as for the invocation of Dr. King, start by acknowledging the greatness of Dr. King. We should remember his words more often. But there appears a sentiment among many Dems that the Reps would rip down Obama as a candidate because he is black. No doubt, there will be racists and biggots who will oppose him. Those people likely would opposed Hillary too. Regardless, Obama is smart to get across the message that we can't be afraid to make the tough decisions.

]]> By: hattrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175634 hattrick Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:21:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175634 I'd rather vote for Oprah than Obama. She has a better chance of winning the electoral college then he does! I'd rather vote for Oprah than Obama. She has a better chance of winning the electoral college then he does!

]]> By: Dj basu, philly, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175609 Dj basu, philly, PA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:09:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175609 America shall never be 'color blind' and the legacy of Dr. King shall live on for as long as the U.S exists. It's our history and we should embrace it wheither we are black or white. So all of you discrediting Obama, Michelle and Oprah for playing the racial card are full of ignorance. America shall never be 'color blind' and the legacy of Dr. King shall live on for as long as the U.S exists. It's our history and we should embrace it wheither we are black or white. So all of you discrediting Obama, Michelle and Oprah for playing the racial card are full of ignorance.

]]> By: Tere, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175601 Tere, FL Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:00:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175601 Its OK Clintonistas keep crying foul and saying how much you now hate Oprah. I am sure you would love her if she was supporting Hillary, but no she is smart enough not to. Watch Hillary slip even further into oblivion! Its OK Clintonistas keep crying foul and saying how much you now hate Oprah. I am sure you would love her if she was supporting Hillary, but no she is smart enough not to. Watch Hillary slip even further into oblivion!

]]> By: Dave, Evergreen CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175591 Dave, Evergreen CO Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:45:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175591 Is it just me or do the posts from 'Moore in NH', 'Louy Iowa' and 'Woman4 Clinton' all appear to be the same person? Is the Clinton campaign so paranoid as to try to manipulate this board? It was a nice touch to make two of the posts to appear to be from Iowa and New Hampshire. Politics as usual. Is it just me or do the posts from 'Moore in NH', 'Louy Iowa' and 'Woman4 Clinton' all appear to be the same person? Is the Clinton campaign so paranoid as to try to manipulate this board? It was a nice touch to make two of the posts to appear to be from Iowa and New Hampshire.

Politics as usual.

]]> By: O2O, INDIANAPOLIS, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175590 O2O, INDIANAPOLIS, IN Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:44:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175590 It is so funny reading all these, "SHAME ON OPRAH" comments. Apparently Oprah is racist but nobody except you has made mention of race. Nobody has called any of Hillary's white endorsers racist. You say Oprah has sent women back 50 years, yet it is your support for a candidate just because she shares your female Gender that sends women back 50 years. If you had any confidence in your candidate you would let her be treated equally, but at every turn you feel the need to protect her. It is sad to hear your comments of race, because it only shows who you are. Many forget Obama is half white...but wait that would make him a mixed breed wouldn't it. It is so funny reading all these, "SHAME ON OPRAH" comments. Apparently Oprah is racist but nobody except you has made mention of race. Nobody has called any of Hillary's white endorsers racist.

You say Oprah has sent women back 50 years, yet it is your support for a candidate just because she shares your female Gender that sends women back 50 years. If you had any confidence in your candidate you would let her be treated equally, but at every turn you feel the need to protect her.

It is sad to hear your comments of race, because it only shows who you are. Many forget Obama is half white...but wait that would make him a mixed breed wouldn't it.

]]> By: real change for USA, Ojai, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175578 real change for USA, Ojai, CA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:30:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175578 after 8 years of the Bush, Cheney, Rumsfield and co DISASTER, most of us would be thankful just to get to 09 with anyone new! but, Hilary is old hat. Edwards, Obama...this is the future. Rock on Oprah, and thank you! after 8 years of the Bush, Cheney, Rumsfield and co DISASTER, most of us would be thankful just to get to 09 with anyone new! but, Hilary is old hat. Edwards, Obama...this is the future. Rock on Oprah, and thank you!

]]> By: Sick of oprahbama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175556 Sick of oprahbama Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:13:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175556 LOOKS LIKE OPRAH AND OBAMA SWITCHED PLACES, OPRAHS NOW RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT? AND OBAMA IS HER CAMPAIGNE FLUNKIE? Go Oprah! We ALL know if anyone can’t take the attention off of obama’s no experience lack of leadership, refusing to show up and vote in the senate on Iran, Abortion measures etc... Seeking a trillion-dollar tax hike and raising the retirement age for Social Security!!!! Is not in favor of a health care plan to cover all children rich or poor and that he cannot make a decision on his own. You can….YOU have disgraced American woman, YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THE FEMALE GENDER OPRAH! SHAME ON YOU, now as a last ditch effort you throw Dr Kings name at the black voters, now American knows where you stand on race… SHAMEFUL ACT...I SUGGEST WE ALL TUNE OUT BOTH!!! LOOKS LIKE OPRAH AND OBAMA SWITCHED PLACES, OPRAHS NOW RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT? AND OBAMA IS HER CAMPAIGNE FLUNKIE?
Go Oprah! We ALL know if anyone can’t take the attention off of obama’s no experience lack of leadership, refusing to show up and vote in the senate on Iran, Abortion measures etc... Seeking a trillion-dollar tax hike and raising the retirement age for Social Security!!!! Is not in favor of a health care plan to cover all children rich or poor and that he cannot make a decision on his own.

You can….YOU have disgraced American woman, YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THE FEMALE GENDER OPRAH! SHAME ON YOU, now as a last ditch effort you throw Dr Kings name at the black voters, now American knows where you stand on race…

SHAMEFUL ACT...I SUGGEST WE ALL TUNE OUT BOTH!!!

]]> By: Woman 4 Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175550 Woman 4 Clinton Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:03:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175550 It was wonderful to see all three generation with Mrs. Clinton, that’s the kind of support we woman need in this mans world, which is currently a mess! Shame on Oprah! Who put woman back 50years… Madame President of the United States…it's an extraordinary thought. We truly are in a momentous time, where a woman's potential has no limitations," "Hillary Clinton has already proven to a generation of women that there are no limits for success. She is driven by her passion for public service and her belief in the enormous potential of our country. Smart, capable and strong in her convictions, Hillary has transcended the dictates of what is thought to be possible for our time. "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." SHAME ON YOU OPRAH! VOTE FOR CLINTON It was wonderful to see all three generation with Mrs. Clinton, that’s the kind of support we woman need in this mans world, which is currently a mess! Shame on Oprah! Who put woman back 50years… Madame President of the United States…it's an extraordinary thought. We truly are in a momentous time, where a woman's potential has no limitations," "Hillary Clinton has already proven to a generation of women that there are no limits for success. She is driven by her passion for public service and her belief in the enormous potential of our country. Smart, capable and strong in her convictions, Hillary has transcended the dictates of what is thought to be possible for our time.
"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."
SHAME ON YOU OPRAH!
VOTE FOR CLINTON

]]> By: Louy Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175549 Louy Iowa Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:02:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175549 Hillary has fought the relentless and insidious efforts by far-right Republicans to limit the protections of Roe v Wade, while also working hard to expand access to family planning services. Hillary has seen what happens when governments try to control a woman's reproductive health decisions. Whether it was Romania under a dictatorship saying you had to have children for the good of the state or China saying you had to have only one child for the good of the state, governments have dictated the most private and important decisions that we as individuals or families can make. She has championed the Prevention First Act, which expands access to family planning services for low-income women, requires health insurance companies to cover contraception, and provides a dedicated funding stream for age-appropriate, medically accurate, comprehensive sex education. As First Lady, she helped pass the Family and Medical Leave Act and helped found the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancies, which established and achieved a goal of reducing teen pregnancies by one-third between 1996 and 2005. In partnership with Senator Patty Murray, Hillary waged a successful three-year battle to get the Food and Drug Administration to accept the overwhelming recommendation of the medical community and make Plan B (the "morning after" pill) available over the counter. Hillary's work to empower low-income women has changed lives. She fought for the elimination of school fees, which prevent poor children in some countries from attending school, and for investments in health care and education for women and girls. And she helped found Vital Voices, a not-for-profit organization that continues to work to support women's leadership around the globe. Hillary has fought the relentless and insidious efforts by far-right Republicans to limit the protections of Roe v Wade, while also working hard to expand access to family planning services.
Hillary has seen what happens when governments try to control a woman's reproductive health decisions. Whether it was Romania under a dictatorship saying you had to have children for the good of the state or China saying you had to have only one child for the good of the state, governments have dictated the most private and important decisions that we as individuals or families can make.
She has championed the Prevention First Act, which expands access to family planning services for low-income women, requires health insurance companies to cover contraception, and provides a dedicated funding stream for age-appropriate, medically accurate, comprehensive sex education.
As First Lady, she helped pass the Family and Medical Leave Act and helped found the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancies, which established and achieved a goal of reducing teen pregnancies by one-third between 1996 and 2005.
In partnership with Senator Patty Murray, Hillary waged a successful three-year battle to get the Food and Drug Administration to accept the overwhelming recommendation of the medical community and make Plan B (the "morning after" pill) available over the counter.
Hillary's work to empower low-income women has changed lives. She fought for the elimination of school fees, which prevent poor children in some countries from attending school, and for investments in health care and education for women and girls. And she helped found Vital Voices, a not-for-profit organization that continues to work to support women's leadership around the globe.

]]> By: Moore. NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175548 Moore. NH Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:02:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175548 Hillary's historic statement at the United Nations Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995 that "women's rights are human rights" still echoes worldwide. As a lawyer, advocate, First Lady, and senator, Hillary has fought for issues important to women here at home and around the world for decades. Today, despite the progress women have made, they earn only 77 cents for every dollar men earn -- and women of color earn even less. Hillary is leading the charge in the Senate to strengthen equal pay laws and end pay disparities between men and women. She introduced the Paycheck Fairness Act to strengthen the penalties associated with wage discrimination, to ensure that the federal government sets a higher standard, and to increase oversight of employers. Hillary has also worked to increase access to capital and other support for women-owned businesses. When it comes to each woman's ability to make the most personal of life decisions, Hillary has stood firm as an advocate for a woman's right to choose. She has expanded access to family planning services, including for low-income women. She spoke out forcefully against the Supreme Court's April 2007 decision that -- for the first time in decades -- failed to recognize the importance of women's health. Hillary has worked to empower women throughout the world, especially low-income women. She has advocated for access to microfinance programs that enable women to start their own businesses and spoken out strongly against the tragic practice of sex trafficking. As president, Hillary will continue her lifelong fight to ensure that all Americans are treated with respect and dignity. Hillary's historic statement at the United Nations Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995 that "women's rights are human rights" still echoes worldwide. As a lawyer, advocate, First Lady, and senator, Hillary has fought for issues important to women here at home and around the world for decades. Today, despite the progress women have made, they earn only 77 cents for every dollar men earn - and women of color earn even less. Hillary is leading the charge in the Senate to strengthen equal pay laws and end pay disparities between men and women. She introduced the Paycheck Fairness Act to strengthen the penalties associated with wage discrimination, to ensure that the federal government sets a higher standard, and to increase oversight of employers. Hillary has also worked to increase access to capital and other support for women-owned businesses.
When it comes to each woman's ability to make the most personal of life decisions, Hillary has stood firm as an advocate for a woman's right to choose. She has expanded access to family planning services, including for low-income women. She spoke out forcefully against the Supreme Court's April 2007 decision that - for the first time in decades - failed to recognize the importance of women's health.
Hillary has worked to empower women throughout the world, especially low-income women. She has advocated for access to microfinance programs that enable women to start their own businesses and spoken out strongly against the tragic practice of sex trafficking.
As president, Hillary will continue her lifelong fight to ensure that all Americans are treated with respect and dignity.

]]> By: TL NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175545 TL NH Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:57:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175545 Ok, now obama is black again, using Dr King??? he is disgusting just like Oprah! Ok, now obama is black again, using Dr King??? he is disgusting just like Oprah!

]]> By: Patrick Jones, Street, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175523 Patrick Jones, Street, MD Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:13:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175523 Reform is needed on how canidates earn thier money, contributions are all most legal bribes. Each canidate should be given an equal amount of air time ,no more or less then any other canidate. Let them then make the best of thier allotted time. Way to much money is donated by big companies, who then want something in return for thier money. The average person has lost his voice. Reform is needed on how canidates earn thier money, contributions are all most legal bribes. Each canidate should be given an equal amount of air time ,no more or less then any other canidate. Let them then make the best of thier allotted time. Way to much money is donated by big companies, who then want something in return for thier money. The average person has lost his voice.

]]> By: roger, conway sc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175521 roger, conway sc Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:12:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175521 I wonder if Obama will make Oprah his running mate if he is the nominee...or perhaps his Sec. of State, it could happen he will have to show his gratitude somehow..what bothers me the most about this is that it has turned into a "Black" issue, the comments about Kings dream, where the black would be if they had waited etc. this election should not be about race & Obama, his wife & Oprah all three made these types of remarks during their speeches. Yes race is important but this nation has bigger battles ahead. I wonder if Obama will make Oprah his running mate if he is the nominee...or perhaps his Sec. of State, it could happen he will have to show his gratitude somehow..what bothers me the most about this is that it has turned into a "Black" issue, the comments about Kings dream, where the black would be if they had waited etc. this election should not be about race & Obama, his wife & Oprah all three made these types of remarks during their speeches. Yes race is important but this nation has bigger battles ahead.

]]> By: Independent in IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175508 Independent in IA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:33:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175508 The more Oprah Windbag continues to use her blatant racial rhetoric while stumping for Barack Hussein Obama, this nation will become even more polarized than it is now. It's nobody's 'turn' to be President of the United States. That individual should and must be the most qualified to deal with both foreign and domestic issues facing us today. So far, I have seen no individual candidate who meets that criteria, least of all a United States Senator who consistantly misses important Senate votes because he 'has other things to do'. The more Oprah Windbag continues to use her blatant racial rhetoric while stumping for Barack Hussein Obama, this nation will become even more polarized than it is now.

It's nobody's 'turn' to be President of the United States. That individual should and must be the most qualified to deal with both foreign and domestic issues facing us today.

So far, I have seen no individual candidate who meets that criteria, least of all a United States Senator who consistantly misses important Senate votes because he 'has other things to do'.

]]> By: Catherine, San Francisco, CA. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175505 Catherine, San Francisco, CA. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:22:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175505 I am very impressed with Oprah showing up at a time when the country is crying for a "Change in leadership". As an individual, she has alot of credibility and integrity. Obama is what America needs in 08 , he doesn't only stand for change, but is internationally appealing. Cheers to Oprah for doing her civic duty. I am very impressed with Oprah showing up at a time when the country is crying for a "Change in leadership". As an individual, she has alot of credibility and integrity. Obama is what America needs in 08 , he doesn't only stand for change, but is internationally appealing. Cheers to Oprah for doing her civic duty.

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175503 mark wilkes barre pa Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:12:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175503 Very savy Obama ,,go after the womens vote with someone women champion instead of trying to make women believe your more women than hillary. Are you listening Mr. Edwards ? Still don't think your ready Yet,,, But in the future your looking like you will do fine. I can hardly wait to see how you will shave more votes off hillary next,,,, Way to go!!!!! Very savy Obama ,,go after the womens vote with someone women champion instead of trying to make women believe your more women than hillary. Are you listening Mr. Edwards ? Still don't think your ready Yet,,, But in the future your looking like you will do fine. I can hardly wait to see how you will shave more votes off hillary next,,,, Way to go!!!!!

]]> By: Audubon, Vidor, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175499 Audubon, Vidor, TX Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:52:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175499 I hold Oprah Winfrey to be one of the most intelligent women in the forefront of the world today. Likewise I agree with her that Barack Obama is a stately and eloquent man with a firm grasp of the issues facing our country. Let us not, however, turn this presidential race into one about racism. It is wonderful that Ms. Winfrey admires and embraces Mr. Obama, but at this stage of the game there are far more important issues (not that the destruction of racism isn't an important issue) than resurrecting Martin Luther King and his Civil Rights dream. I hold Oprah Winfrey to be one of the most intelligent women in the forefront of the world today. Likewise I agree with her that Barack Obama is a stately and eloquent man with a firm grasp of the issues facing our country. Let us not, however, turn this presidential race into one about racism. It is wonderful that Ms. Winfrey admires and embraces Mr. Obama, but at this stage of the game there are far more important issues (not that the destruction of racism isn't an important issue) than resurrecting Martin Luther King and his Civil Rights dream.

]]> By: Sheri Karnes, Manchester, NH. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175496 Sheri Karnes, Manchester, NH. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:35:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175496 Forget it, Oprah. George Vreeland Hill is a much bigger name than you are here in good old New Hampshire. And he votes Clinton! So will we. Forget it, Oprah.
George Vreeland Hill is a much bigger name than you are here in good old New Hampshire.
And he votes Clinton!
So will we.

]]> By: Concerned, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175483 Concerned, Los Angeles, CA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:45:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175483 I wonder if Obama included in his stump speech with Oprah the fact that he has been missing critical Senate votes (like the vote regarding the Iranian Revolutionary Guard), and has instead been campaigning for an elected position for which he has no experience. It's really easy to criticize Hillary for her votes when he hasn't even cared enough about his actual job to show up to vote on important issues. I wonder if Obama included in his stump speech with Oprah the fact that he has been missing critical Senate votes (like the vote regarding the Iranian Revolutionary Guard), and has instead been campaigning for an elected position for which he has no experience. It's really easy to criticize Hillary for her votes when he hasn't even cared enough about his actual job to show up to vote on important issues.

]]> By: Ruth Bethinger, New York, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175480 Ruth Bethinger, New York, New York Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:33:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175480 With four events across three states in two days, I was amazed at the energy and positivity about our nation that Barack Obama (and Oprah and Michelle Obama) brought to bear. And by the numbers that turned out, I believe the American people are looking for change. With four events across three states in two days, I was amazed at the energy and positivity about our nation that Barack Obama (and Oprah and Michelle Obama) brought to bear. And by the numbers that turned out, I believe the American people are looking for change.

]]> By: Ahtram, Oakton, Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175478 Ahtram, Oakton, Virginia Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:26:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175478 This is really pretty amazing, because you know Hillary is depending on the Black (especially Black women's)vote. You go, Obama! This is really pretty amazing, because you know Hillary is depending on the Black (especially Black women's)vote.

You go, Obama!

]]> By: Stacy, Baton Rouge LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175454 Stacy, Baton Rouge LA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:48:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175454 Oprah brings people to the campaign, who might not come if she was not there. Then they get to hear Barack talk. Oprah brings people to the campaign, who might not come if she was not there. Then they get to hear Barack talk.

]]> By: Wade Enns Tyler, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175451 Wade Enns Tyler, Texas Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:43:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175451 It was nice to see Oprah show up with her millions and talk about us sharing more of our money. The Democratic race needs some exitement hopefully this will add some. The repulican race seems to be more about who will be President and the Democratic race more about who will be the also ran. It was nice to see Oprah show up with her millions and talk about us sharing more of our money. The Democratic race needs some exitement hopefully this will add some. The repulican race seems to be more about who will be President and the Democratic race more about who will be the also ran.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175450 Anonymous Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:43:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175450 It was nice to see Oprah show up with her millions and talk about us sharing more of our money. The Democratic race needs some exitement hopefully this will add some. The repulican race seems to be more about who will be President and the Democratic race more about who will be the also ran. It was nice to see Oprah show up with her millions and talk about us sharing more of our money. The Democratic race needs some exitement hopefully this will add some. The repulican race seems to be more about who will be President and the Democratic race more about who will be the also ran.

]]> By: MidniteRyder Everytown USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175446 MidniteRyder Everytown USA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:32:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175446 Gosh this story is listed on both the Political News AND the Entertainment News. Does this mean that it's a toss up whether it's serious or fluff stuff? No bother - it's fun to be able to have your cake and eat it while you're watching the boob tube too LOL I'd also like to be the first to know if this means that the fabulous Oprah-Obama show will be going on the road in all 50 states as a coming attraction to a football stadium near me? ie I wanna make sure I get my free ticket to go see The Big O live and in person. Gee maybe not that close up and personal though... Do you suppose they will have those big wide screens turned on too? Should I be checking the daily Sports News just in case? What I'm really wondering is how WILL Oprah find the time to star in her own TV show, run her vast empire, AND take care of her School for underprivileged girls in South Africa - now that she has thrown her hat in the ring? Will there be highwire walkers and flying trapeze artists too? What about dancing bears and lumbering elephants? Lion and tiger tamers - fire eaters? Gee maybe the girls will have to keep fending for themselves? Was it Amy Semple Mcpherson who had her own traveling revival tent show? Maybe that's what Oprah meant when she confessed she felt like she was out of her pew? Hmmm I wonder how long it will take before the Oprahpalooza one ring circus gets to my state too? Can't hardly wait to see who I get to vote for because Oprah says we shoulda joined her book club and now we all have to pay the full nonrefundable retail price instead. Yep that'll teach us... the slumbering American masses to wake up and pay attention in civics class ho ho ho - oh right to be politically correct it's now ha ha ha. Coming soon to a stadium near you 2... Gosh this story is listed on both the Political News AND the Entertainment News. Does this mean that it's a toss up whether it's serious or fluff stuff? No bother – it's fun to be able to have your cake and eat it while you're watching the boob tube too LOL

I'd also like to be the first to know if this means that the fabulous Oprah-Obama show will be going on the road in all 50 states as a coming attraction to a football stadium near me? ie I wanna make sure I get my free ticket to go see The Big O live and in person. Gee maybe not that close up and personal though... Do you suppose they will have those big wide screens turned on too? Should I be checking the daily Sports News just in case?

What I'm really wondering is how WILL Oprah find the time to star in her own TV show, run her vast empire, AND take care of her School for underprivileged girls in South Africa – now that she has thrown her hat in the ring? Will there be highwire walkers and flying trapeze artists too? What about dancing bears and lumbering elephants? Lion and tiger tamers – fire eaters? Gee maybe the girls will have to keep fending for themselves?

Was it Amy Semple Mcpherson who had her own traveling revival tent show? Maybe that's what Oprah meant when she confessed she felt like she was out of her pew? Hmmm I wonder how long it will take before the Oprahpalooza one ring circus gets to my state too? Can't hardly wait to see who I get to vote for because Oprah says we shoulda joined her book club and now we all have to pay the full nonrefundable retail price instead. Yep that'll teach us... the slumbering American masses to wake up and pay attention in civics class ho ho ho – oh right to be politically correct it's now ha ha ha.

Coming soon to a stadium near you 2...

]]> By: Sue, Macungie, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175442 Sue, Macungie, PA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:05:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175442 DOES THE POLITICAL ETHICS COMMITTEE CONSIDER THE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF OPRAH'S DOLLARS AND GUEST APPEARANCES AS FUNDING OBAMA'S GLITZY CAMPAIGN OVER AN INDIVIDUAL ALLOTMENT TO A POLITICIAN? WOULD YOU SAY THEY WOULD CONSIDER THIS OVER THE $2,000 LIMIT ALLOWED TO ETHICALLY ENDORSE, PROMOTE AND COERCE VOTERS OF AMERICA? IF SHE IS FUNDING HIS CAMPAIGN VISITS AROUND THE NATION, ISN'T THIS CONSIDERED A "WEE" BIT OVER ALLOWED PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND "BUYING" VOTES BY MANIP[ULATION? duh, I do think this is totally unethical. DOES THE POLITICAL ETHICS COMMITTEE CONSIDER THE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF OPRAH'S DOLLARS AND GUEST APPEARANCES AS FUNDING OBAMA'S GLITZY CAMPAIGN OVER AN INDIVIDUAL ALLOTMENT TO A POLITICIAN? WOULD YOU SAY THEY WOULD CONSIDER THIS OVER THE $2,000 LIMIT ALLOWED TO ETHICALLY ENDORSE, PROMOTE AND COERCE VOTERS OF AMERICA?
IF SHE IS FUNDING HIS CAMPAIGN VISITS AROUND THE NATION, ISN'T THIS CONSIDERED A "WEE" BIT OVER ALLOWED PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND "BUYING" VOTES BY MANIP[ULATION?
duh, I do think this is totally unethical.

]]> By: Julie, Champaign, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175433 Julie, Champaign, Illinois Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:29:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175433 "I have done my homework, because I wouldn't be standing out here for somebody I didn't know who I was talking about,” said Winfrey. “I'm not going to step out here and take this risk for somebody who's going to disappoint me later on.” I see Oprah's taking the same stance she took with the Million Little Pieces author, plastic surgeon, and teacher at her school in Africa. She would NEVER support someone who would disappoint her later on... please Oprah. Your ego has grown large enough in the past few years. Stop meddling in places where you do more harm than good. "I have done my homework, because I wouldn't be standing out here for
somebody I didn't know who I was talking about,” said Winfrey. “I'm not going to step out here and take this risk for somebody who's going to disappoint me later on.”

I see Oprah's taking the same stance she took with the Million Little Pieces author, plastic surgeon, and teacher at her school in Africa. She would NEVER support someone who would disappoint her later on... please Oprah. Your ego has grown large enough in the past few years. Stop meddling in places where you do more harm than good.

]]> By: Elijah Robbyns,Mpls,MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175429 Elijah Robbyns,Mpls,MN Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:22:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175429 Go Obama go,this is new politics,not the coxcomb old type we are used Go Obama go,this is new politics,not the coxcomb old type we are used

]]> By: Jason, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175415 Jason, Atlanta, GA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:55:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175415 Obama has official secured my vote! Obama has official secured my vote!

]]> By: MK, Los Angeles, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175410 MK, Los Angeles, California Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:50:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175410 On a related topic. It looks like this story just won't go away. Another Senator Clinton "volunteer" has been fired for sending out that vile email concerning Senator Obama. This volunteer sent out the email to ten people back on October 5 — a full month BEFORE the last volunteer did the same thing. This is getting to look less and less like renegade volunteers and more and more like a campaign strategy. On a related topic. It looks like this story just won't go away.

Another Senator Clinton "volunteer" has been fired for sending out that vile email concerning Senator Obama. This volunteer sent out the email to ten people back on October 5 — a full month BEFORE the last volunteer did the same thing. This is getting to look less and less like renegade volunteers and more and more like a campaign strategy.

]]> By: Mark, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175403 Mark, Atlanta, GA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:45:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175403 I've already banned Oprah from my television. She's a hypocrite with her million dollar presents to her friends. If she really cared, she'd fess up her million dollars to help those in Chicago. But needless to say, her charity only goes so far only after she purchases her diamond jewelry first... she's a fake and Obama ought to be ashamed for having a "nobody" stump for him. If he was serious about becoming President he should have a serious person stump for him not a pop star. I've already banned Oprah from my television. She's a hypocrite with her million dollar presents to her friends. If she really cared, she'd fess up her million dollars to help those in Chicago. But needless to say, her charity only goes so far only after she purchases her diamond jewelry first... she's a fake and Obama ought to be ashamed for having a "nobody" stump for him. If he was serious about becoming President he should have a serious person stump for him not a pop star.

]]> By: Lori, Woodland CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175399 Lori, Woodland CA Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:43:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/09/oprah-and-obama-stump-in-the-granite-state/#comment-175399 I'm a white admirer of Martin Luther King. He was a brave man who dared to speak out on injustice toward blacks and ultimately gave his life for it. But I didn't realize that Obama was running because of what Dr. King called "the fierce urgency of now" and that Oprah wants him elected president so he can bring MLK's dream into reality. I think much of what MLK dreamed has been realized. Of course, there still is a long way to go. But, there needs to be justice for all, black and white. Many of both colors are struggling with poverty, lack of health care, disadvantages in education, religious intolerance, and so on. If elected president, does Obama see himself as a president who will represent only black Americans or Americans of all colors? Did Obama and Oprah tip their hand today in New Hampshire? Be careful, you two, you're beginning to sound racist. I'm a white admirer of Martin Luther King. He was a brave man who dared to speak out on injustice toward blacks and ultimately gave his life for it. But I didn't realize that Obama was running because of what Dr. King called "the fierce urgency of now" and that Oprah wants him elected president so he can bring MLK's dream into reality. I think much of what MLK dreamed has been realized. Of course, there still is a long way to go. But, there needs to be justice for all, black and white. Many of both colors are struggling with poverty, lack of health care, disadvantages in education, religious intolerance, and so on. If elected president, does Obama see himself as a president who will represent only black Americans or Americans of all colors? Did Obama and Oprah tip their hand today in New Hampshire? Be careful, you two, you're beginning to sound racist.

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