Comments on: Poll: Oprah could have negative effect on Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Monique, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-185877 Monique, Seattle, WA Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:18:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-185877 Oprah after years of admiring you, and defending you to anyone who tried to attack you, I have to say that I am utterly ashamed of your recent behavior. I am absolutely disgusted that you have chosen to throw your considerable weight and power behind a man for the predominant reason that he is black. If you are really so shallow in your convictions, then surely Hilary Clinton as the only female presidential candidate who has ever come close to being nominated deserves your support much more than another male candidate. Although black people, along with many other races, lest you forget, have suffered from discrimination throughout the Western world, women are discriminated against THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WORLD. For all the women who are beaten, abused, assaulted, raped, humiliated, intimidated, stalked, insulted, forced to stay indoors, forbidden from talking to men, murdered, terrorized, kidnapped, trafficked, forced into arranged marriages, seeing a female president of the United States may have given them the hope, the push the conviction, the inner strength to fight the institutionalised abuse they have suffered for centuries. For all the little girls who see their mothers abused, threatened and limited in their potential, seeing a woman become president may have pushed them closer to the equality that ethnic minorities have fought for for years. The difference is that whereas there are now laws to protect people of all races in most countries, in hundreds of countries around the world, the laws governing the treatment of women are barbaric.They need your help more than any ethnic minority. I do not know who I will vote for but for someone like you seems to base your support on token issues such as race, I suggest that the issue of gender is a more profound one in this situation. On top of this, Hilary Clinton is a law graduate with dozens of years of experience as a politician. She has never admitted to being a cocaine user unlike Mr.Obama. She is a powerful thinker and public speaker with conviction, principles and beliefs who has more that paid her dues and showed her comptencies. ccYou call a crowd of black people, "my people." I thought that we were all your people. You have exposed yourself for the sham you are. You support a person who refuses to respect the flag of our own country!! Why? Because you share the same colour of skin as him. That is the only reason.Were he white, you would be at home right now. You support a man in the name of Martin Luther King.Martin Luther King would have turned in his grave. He believed that people should be judged on the content of their character, NOT THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN. You are an example of the worst kind of racism-a racism that MLK died trying to extinguish. In your name racism is alive and kicking. I hope you can sleep at night, but I know that deep down there is a voice that tells you that you have breached a moral line in your conduct in these presidential elections. Shame on you. Oprah, is Martin Luther Ling turning in his grave because of your racism? Oprah after years of admiring you, and defending you to anyone who tried to attack you, I have to say that I am utterly ashamed of your recent behavior. I am absolutely disgusted that you have chosen to throw your considerable weight and power behind a man for the predominant reason that he is black. ccYou call a crowd of black people, "my people." I thought that we were all your people. You have exposed yourself for the sham you are. You support a person who refuses to respect the flag of our own country!! Why? Because you share the same colour of skin as him. That is the only reason.Were he white, you would be at home right now. You support a man in the name of Martin Luther King.Martin Luther King would have turned in his grave. He believed that people should be judged on the content of their character, NOT THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN. You are an example of the worst kind of racism-a racism that MLK died trying to extinguish. In your name racism is alive and kicking. Oprah after years of admiring you, and defending you to anyone who tried to attack you, I have to say that I am utterly ashamed of your recent behavior.
I am absolutely disgusted that you have chosen to throw your considerable weight and power behind a man for the predominant reason that he is black. If you are really so shallow in your convictions, then surely Hilary Clinton as the only female presidential candidate who has ever come close to being nominated deserves your support much more than another male candidate.
Although black people, along with many other races, lest you forget, have suffered from discrimination throughout the Western world, women are discriminated against THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WORLD. For all the women who are beaten, abused, assaulted, raped, humiliated, intimidated, stalked, insulted, forced to stay indoors, forbidden from talking to men, murdered, terrorized, kidnapped, trafficked, forced into arranged marriages, seeing a female president of the United States may have given them the hope, the push the conviction, the inner strength to fight the institutionalised abuse they have suffered for centuries. For all the little girls who see their mothers abused, threatened and limited in their potential, seeing a woman become president may have pushed them closer to the equality that ethnic minorities have fought for for years.
The difference is that whereas there are now laws to protect people of all races in most countries, in hundreds of countries around the world, the laws governing the treatment of women are barbaric.They need your help more than any ethnic minority. I do not know who I will vote for but for someone like you seems to base your support on token issues such as race, I suggest that the issue of gender is a more profound one in this situation.
On top of this, Hilary Clinton is a law graduate with dozens of years of experience as a politician. She has never admitted to being a cocaine user unlike Mr.Obama. She is a powerful thinker and public speaker with conviction, principles and beliefs who has more that paid her dues and showed her comptencies.
ccYou call a crowd of black people, "my people." I thought that we were all your people. You have exposed yourself for the sham you are.
You support a person who refuses to respect the flag of our own country!! Why? Because you share the same colour of skin as him. That is the only reason.Were he white, you would be at home right now.
You support a man in the name of Martin Luther King.Martin Luther King would have turned in his grave. He believed that people should be judged on the content of their character, NOT THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN. You are an example of the worst kind of racism-a racism that MLK died trying to extinguish.
In your name racism is alive and kicking.
I hope you can sleep at night, but I know that deep down there is a voice that tells you that you have breached a moral line in your conduct in these presidential elections.
Shame on you.

Oprah, is Martin Luther Ling turning in his grave because of your racism?

Oprah after years of admiring you, and defending you to anyone who tried to attack you, I have to say that I am utterly ashamed of your recent behavior.

I am absolutely disgusted that you have chosen to throw your considerable weight and power behind a man for the predominant reason that he is black.
ccYou call a crowd of black people, "my people." I thought that we were all your people. You have exposed yourself for the sham you are.
You support a person who refuses to respect the flag of our own country!! Why? Because you share the same colour of skin as him. That is the only reason.Were he white, you would be at home right now.
You support a man in the name of Martin Luther King.Martin Luther King would have turned in his grave. He believed that people should be judged on the content of their character, NOT THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN. You are an example of the worst kind of racism-a racism that MLK died trying to extinguish.
In your name racism is alive and kicking.

]]> By: babyboomer middle class America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-182255 babyboomer middle class America Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:34:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-182255 oops Obama was actually elected to the US Congress in Nov 2004 as the Junior Senator from Illinois (not 2006 as I incorrectly posted above - my bad) For more info on Obama: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama Someone had posted somewhere what Obama's accomplishments were while he was in the IL state senate. Does anyone have a link - because others are posting that Obama had all his IL records destroyed?? I have also heard that on several controversial measures, especially abortion rights = Obama ABSTAINED from voting by merely saying PRESENT - at least seven times!! I would be VERY interested to see those Official Records on such a critical issue given that the future direction of the United States SUPREME COURT and Roe vs Wade is riding on the outcome of the 2008 elections... oops Obama was actually elected to the US Congress in Nov 2004 as the Junior Senator from Illinois (not 2006 as I incorrectly posted above – my bad)

For more info on Obama:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama

Someone had posted somewhere what Obama's accomplishments were while he was in the IL state senate. Does anyone have a link – because others are posting that Obama had all his IL records destroyed??

I have also heard that on several controversial measures, especially abortion rights = Obama ABSTAINED from voting by merely saying PRESENT – at least seven times!! I would be VERY interested to see those Official Records on such a critical issue given that the future direction of the United States SUPREME COURT and Roe vs Wade is riding on the outcome of the 2008 elections...

]]> By: stewart mpls http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-181764 stewart mpls Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:36:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-181764 america movies stars can support other canadates but when oprah supports obama its wrong sounds like a race card to me america movies stars can support other canadates but when oprah supports obama its wrong sounds like a race card to me

]]> By: Kristy Sanborhn, Buckhorn, Mo. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-180136 Kristy Sanborhn, Buckhorn, Mo. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:02:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-180136 If that percent is even close, and bill clinton is their top reason for supporting hillary, then if she is elected, she didn't make it on her own, did she? After all, bill didn't 'inhale', ask monika. If that percent is even close, and bill clinton is their top reason for supporting hillary, then if she is elected, she didn't make it on her own, did she?
After all, bill didn't 'inhale', ask monika.

]]> By: Vince King, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179481 Vince King, Phoenix AZ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:54:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179481 The level of shallowness and ignorance on so, so many of the posts here is STAGGERING". The level of shallowness and ignorance on so, so many of the posts here is STAGGERING".

]]> By: Ray Zobott, Naples, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179343 Ray Zobott, Naples, FL Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:48:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179343 Hillary is no Bill Clinton and his support of her would not influence my vote anymore than Oprah's support of Obama would influence my vote. The candidates are the issue and they must convince me that they can lead the country not their endorsers. Hillary is no Bill Clinton and his support of her would not influence my vote anymore than Oprah's support of Obama would influence my vote. The candidates are the issue and they must convince me that they can lead the country not their endorsers.

]]> By: Susan Morgan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179079 Susan Morgan Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:28:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179079 Anyone who came to a stop in Manchester NH over the weekend came to see Oprah, and was a captive audience for Obama. If any of those who attended let a television star with her own problems and issues, who's big on telling us all how to live, but not actually a parent, a married person or in any way facing real life, then we do indeed deserve the government we get. Funny how now experience is a bad thing.. at least in Oprah's world. I'm hoping for better, Sue Author, Out of the Ordinary Anyone who came to a stop in Manchester NH over the weekend came to see Oprah, and was a captive audience for Obama.

If any of those who attended let a television star with her own problems and issues, who's big on telling us all how to live, but not actually a parent, a married person or in any way facing real life, then we do indeed deserve the government we get.

Funny how now experience is a bad thing.. at least in Oprah's world.

I'm hoping for better,
Sue
Author, Out of the Ordinary

]]> By: babyboomer Everytown, USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179032 babyboomer Everytown, USA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:09:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-179032 ... Bottom line is that Barack lacks the experience and is naive in some ways. It's all fine to talk about change and changing things, but if "Americans" want to change the way this country is run, they can do that by getting involved themselves in their government and community — not always depending on others to make the difference. In terms of someone ready to run the country, Hillary does have the experience whether people want to admit it or not; she can be tough when she needs to be and has the ability to temper that when she needs to. She is shrewd and smart and understands how to get things done by working "across" party lines.... Posted By Kathy, Sterling VA : December 11, 2007 3:07 pm Kathy very nice comment - well put To cast your vote for a dreamer because he is a charismatic visionary does not compensate for the ability to get the job done when it comes to the Oval Office. The REASON why most of the "old guard" supports Hillary is because they understand how Washington politics really work!!! CHANGE CAN ONLY COME THROUGH CONGRESS and the President working together -- Everyone is sooo naive if they believe that the GOP will sit up and take orders from a JUNIOR Senator = aint gonna happen folks. Even the Senior Democratic Congressmen would do as they pleased!! On the other hand Hillary will kick their butts "on both sides of the aisles" (and they know it) if they don't shape up and work together. Many of the Junior Democratics in Congress (including Senator Obama) have only been in office for less than twelve months since the 2006 elections and understandably they're still getting their feet wet. Maybe Hillary intimidates them BUT being a FORMIDABLE President is what it's all about = You can't MERELY sit down and have a nice cup of tea and pleasant conversation with some of the "Old Bulls" WITHOUT also having a cattle prod handy. In plain English folks - Do we really want another Jimmy Carter in the White House in 2008? (A great elder statesman but a pretty ineffective President.) Would Mr. Roger's beautiful day in the neighborhood truly cut it?? AND if each and everyone of you can sit there and honestly say that you have been better off since 2000 rather than during the 90's - then obviously you're a closet Republican!! Vote for the Dreamer rather than the Doer if you want another eight long years of the GrandOldParty... NOT ... Bottom line is that Barack lacks the experience and is naive in some ways. It's all fine to talk about change and changing things, but if "Americans" want to change the way this country is run, they can do that by getting involved themselves in their government and community — not always depending on others to make the difference. In terms of someone ready to run the country, Hillary does have the experience whether people want to admit it or not; she can be tough when she needs to be and has the ability to temper that when she needs to. She is shrewd and smart and understands how to get things done by working "across" party lines....

Posted By Kathy, Sterling VA : December 11, 2007 3:07 pm

Kathy very nice comment – well put

To cast your vote for a dreamer because he is a charismatic visionary does not compensate for the ability to get the job done when it comes to the Oval Office. The REASON why most of the "old guard" supports Hillary is because they understand how Washington politics really work!!! CHANGE CAN ONLY COME THROUGH CONGRESS and the President working together - Everyone is sooo naive if they believe that the GOP will sit up and take orders from a JUNIOR Senator = aint gonna happen folks. Even the Senior Democratic Congressmen would do as they pleased!! On the other hand Hillary will kick their butts "on both sides of the aisles" (and they know it) if they don't shape up and work together.

Many of the Junior Democratics in Congress (including Senator Obama) have only been in office for less than twelve months since the 2006 elections and understandably they're still getting their feet wet. Maybe Hillary intimidates them BUT being a FORMIDABLE President is what it's all about = You can't MERELY sit down and have a nice cup of tea and pleasant conversation with some of the "Old Bulls" WITHOUT also having a cattle prod handy.

In plain English folks – Do we really want another Jimmy Carter in the White House in 2008? (A great elder statesman but a pretty ineffective President.)

Would Mr. Roger's beautiful day in the neighborhood truly cut it??

AND if each and everyone of you can sit there and honestly say that you have been better off since 2000 rather than during the 90's – then obviously you're a closet Republican!!

Vote for the Dreamer rather than the Doer if you want another eight long years of the GrandOldParty... NOT

]]> By: Stephanie, Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178816 Stephanie, Columbus, Ohio Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:30:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178816 I must admit I was not comfortable with Oprah's speech at the Obama rallies. She sounded like a southern preacher ( I am originally from Tennessee) and I thought it made it seem that Obama was running to be the President of black America. I know this is not a politcally correct statement, I have been waiting for the race card to be played, I thought it would be from the right, but I felt the issue creep to the surface during their weekend campaining, anyone else notice this? I will support the Dem's nominee, but must admit now I am leaning toward Hillary. I must admit I was not comfortable with Oprah's speech at the Obama rallies. She sounded like a southern preacher ( I am originally from Tennessee) and I thought it made it seem that Obama was running to be the President of black America. I know this is not a politcally correct statement, I have been waiting for the race card to be played, I thought it would be from the right, but I felt the issue creep to the surface during their weekend campaining, anyone else notice this? I will support the Dem's nominee, but must admit now I am leaning toward Hillary.

]]> By: Nita, Killeen, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178716 Nita, Killeen, TX Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:28:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178716 This story is full of it. When all these celebrities came out in support of Hilary, we didn't hear anything about a negative impact. I long for the days when news is unbiased and there is straight reporting. This story is full of it. When all these celebrities came out in support of Hilary, we didn't hear anything about a negative impact. I long for the days when news is unbiased and there is straight reporting.

]]> By: John, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178693 John, Washington DC Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:16:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178693 We may see the picture above 1000s of times in the future - Obama will need a Vice President, won't he? We may see the picture above 1000s of times in the future – Obama will need a Vice President, won't he?

]]> By: MARY HUDSPETH, MANASSAS, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178640 MARY HUDSPETH, MANASSAS, VA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:18:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178640 I'm an African American professional and I like candidates in both parties. One thing I will not do is listen to celebrities. The only thing I have in common with Oprah is race and sex. She can't make the case for Obama, as he must have a plan of action/strategy of what he would do, if elected. I will not vote for him simply because he/she looks like me or they're in my party. I'm an African American professional and I like candidates in both parties. One thing I will not do is listen to celebrities. The only thing I have in common with Oprah is race and sex. She can't make the case for Obama, as he must have a plan of action/strategy of what he would do, if elected. I will not vote for him simply because he/she looks like me or they're in my party.

]]> By: Sam, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178603 Sam, IA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:21:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178603 207 comments so far on this blog. It is called Buzz folks and the democrats have it. The republicans have the same old tired BS about how they have now seen the light and thay are going to be conservative this time. Yeah right. Borrow and spend. At every turn of the road they have outspent thier democratic colleages. 207 comments so far on this blog. It is called Buzz folks and the democrats have it. The republicans have the same old tired BS about how they have now seen the light and thay are going to be conservative this time. Yeah right. Borrow and spend. At every turn of the road they have outspent thier democratic colleages.

]]> By: Tim Hodenfield, Santa Rosa, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178596 Tim Hodenfield, Santa Rosa, CA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:26:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178596 I think the bump in the polls in the 3 key early states in the next few weeks will disprove the survey. Generally, I would agree with celebrity endorsements not generating much in votes but we're talking about Oprah Winfrey here and she has a proven track record of influencing opinions & attitudes. Also, I wonder how many people who attended the events in Iowa, South Carolina & New Hampshire were included in the survey. methinks, nary a soul. I think the bump in the polls in the 3 key early states in the next few weeks will disprove the survey. Generally, I would agree with celebrity endorsements not generating much in votes but we're talking about Oprah Winfrey here and she has a proven track record of influencing opinions & attitudes. Also, I wonder how many people who attended the events in Iowa, South Carolina & New Hampshire were included in the survey. methinks, nary a soul.

]]> By: mari Mesa, Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178588 mari Mesa, Arizona Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:47:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178588 Who cares if Oprah is Black or Pink, she is a human being and has a right to do whatever she likes to do. She is no dummy, either. While I have already decided to vote for someone else, I think it is demeaning to the PROCESS to assume that her appearance will not be good for Obama. Nothing racist about it. Why oh why do we introduce the race card into anything these days. Have a look at Obama, a bright young man with a wonderful and broad background. If not this time, he will be a good candidate if this is not the election he can win. I am so tired of hearing racist remarks about either Obama of Oprah or anyone. I know this is a tiresome expression but I wonder why we can not just look at people and forget how they appear to us and what that appearance should mean. Who cares if Oprah is Black or Pink, she is a human being and has a right to do whatever she likes to do. She is no dummy, either. While I have already decided to vote for someone else, I think it is demeaning to the PROCESS to assume that her appearance will not be good for Obama. Nothing racist about it. Why oh why do we introduce the race card into anything these days. Have a look at Obama, a bright young man with a wonderful and broad background. If not this time, he will be a good candidate if this is not the election he can win. I am so tired of hearing racist remarks about either Obama of Oprah or anyone. I know this is a tiresome expression but I wonder why we can not just look at people and forget how they appear to us and what that appearance should mean.

]]> By: Liberal Chic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178539 Liberal Chic Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:04:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178539 Obama just looks so smitten and stupid next to Winfrey -- like a little kid looking up to his favorite star. Just pathetic. I hope her endorsement hurts both him and her. A woman who voted for Bush has no buswax claiming she knows what's good for anybody or the country. What a friggin' phoney -- both of them. Obama just looks so smitten and stupid next to Winfrey - like a little kid looking up to his favorite star. Just pathetic.

I hope her endorsement hurts both him and her. A woman who voted for Bush has no buswax claiming she knows what's good for anybody or the country.

What a friggin' phoney - both of them.

]]> By: Imani de la Perez, Brooklyn , New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178532 Imani de la Perez, Brooklyn , New York Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:52:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178532 Obviously Oprah brought people out to hear Obama... He said that she brought them in and he had to talk to them. Oprah has integrity and has had her finger on the pulse of the American public for decades. She is transparent. What experience does Hilary have? How much legislation has she passed? She's riding on Bill's coat tails and more than a quarter of her supporters are doing it because they like Bill. Then she has the gall to play the gender card.. Unlike Oprah, who is self made, she has been packaged, programmed and handled. The LA Times just released her earmarks...which is pork barrelled tax dollars to private companies for their profit making ventures; when CNN requested them she did not comply, Obama did. For the Clinton supporters, what has she done? She's outsourced jobs to India (See IndiaTimes.com), she's the 2nd largest recipient of health insuance lobbyists, she supported the Iraq war and is going down that smae path with Iran. She has very high negative ratings, could not pass her health plan in her husband's administration, investigates Obama's kindergarten activities, whines about mud-slinging when Edwards asked a valid question, yet she is standing in the ditch with her "asbestos suit" and she began the slinging calling Obama "naive and inexperienced". Clinton supporters what has she done? What experience does she have? Why hasn't she released her WH records? When will she deliver the jobs that she promised in 2000 to upstate NY? Obviously Oprah brought people out to hear Obama... He said that she brought them in and he had to talk to them.

Oprah has integrity and has had her finger on the pulse of the American public for decades. She is transparent.

What experience does Hilary have? How much legislation has she passed? She's riding on Bill's coat tails and more than a quarter of her supporters are doing it because they like Bill. Then she has the gall to play the gender card.. Unlike Oprah, who is self made, she has been packaged, programmed and handled. The LA Times just released her earmarks...which is pork barrelled tax dollars to private companies for their profit making ventures; when CNN requested them she did not comply, Obama did.

For the Clinton supporters, what has she done? She's outsourced jobs to India (See IndiaTimes.com), she's the 2nd largest recipient of health insuance lobbyists, she supported the Iraq war and is going down that smae path with Iran. She has very high negative ratings, could not pass her
health plan in her husband's administration, investigates Obama's kindergarten activities, whines about mud-slinging when Edwards asked a valid question, yet she is standing in the ditch with her "asbestos suit" and she began the slinging calling Obama "naive and inexperienced".

Clinton supporters what has she done?
What experience does she have? Why hasn't she released her WH records?
When will she deliver the jobs that she promised in 2000 to upstate NY?

]]> By: Trang, Fremont, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178526 Trang, Fremont, CA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:36:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178526 Why are people upset because Oprah gets involved. She is a citizen and has every right to get involved and help the one she thinks is good for the country. We all have that right. She happens to be a star and have many fans. Yes, fans do not translate into votes, but she does what she is compelled to do, and Obama does what he is compelled - all in an effort to save this country in the best way they know how. It's unfortunate that people have freedom of speech over here and they use it to tear each other apart. Why are people upset because Oprah gets involved. She is a citizen and has every right to get involved and help the one she thinks is good for the country. We all have that right. She happens to be a star and have many fans. Yes, fans do not translate into votes, but she does what she is compelled to do, and Obama does what he is compelled – all in an effort to save this country in the best way they know how.

It's unfortunate that people have freedom of speech over here and they use it to tear each other apart.

]]> By: Trang, Fremont, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178512 Trang, Fremont, CA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:15:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178512 I think Oprah did a good thing. Many young people are turned off by politics, and if she can draw them in and get them care enough to engage, that would be a good thing. I think Oprah did a good thing. Many young people are turned off by politics, and if she can draw them in and get them care enough to engage, that would be a good thing.

]]> By: J. McKinney SW MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178507 J. McKinney SW MO Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:04:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178507 A poster above says: >>One of the richest man in the world supports Obama and that's Warren Buffet…is he supporting him because he is part "white"?? >> I was under the impression Waren Buffet supported Hillary? He is having a fundraiser with her this week isn't he?? Anyway, we need Hillary, so stay on track, Democrats. Don't let the Oprah dog and pony show throw you off. A poster above says:

>>One of the richest man in the world supports Obama and that's Warren Buffet…is he supporting him because he is part "white"?? >>

I was under the impression Waren Buffet supported Hillary? He is having a fundraiser with her this week isn't he??

Anyway, we need Hillary, so stay on track, Democrats. Don't let the Oprah dog and pony show throw you off.

]]> By: Tony, Enterprise, Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178506 Tony, Enterprise, Alabama Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:02:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178506 Oprah has definitely sealed the deal for me, no vote for Obama. I am a staunch Democrat. But the candidates this time have made it very difficult, and the negative campaigning has started way too soon. Now I absolutely will not vote for Senator Obama. If, by chance, Senator Clinton selects him as her running mate I will find it difficult to vote Democratic. I only hope they haven't mauled each other so badly that we can't win the general election. Oprah has definitely sealed the deal for me, no vote for Obama.

I am a staunch Democrat. But the candidates this time have made it very difficult, and the negative campaigning has started way too soon.

Now I absolutely will not vote for Senator Obama. If, by chance, Senator Clinton selects him as her running mate I will find it difficult to vote Democratic.

I only hope they haven't mauled each other so badly that we can't win the general election.

]]> By: NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178491 NC Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:37:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178491 Oprah seems artificially dramatic in the campaign and it reminds me that "Presidential campaign" is not a show but a real thing which will impact the future of this country and many more. Show hosts or Actors looks good to watch but the charm is over after the show until next episode a week later... This is fundamental right of the citizens and they will have to exercise not based on star power or fame but based on quality and substance of the candidate. Oprah seems artificially dramatic in the campaign and it reminds me that "Presidential campaign" is not a show but a real thing which will impact the future of this country and many more. Show hosts or Actors looks good to watch but the charm is over after the show until next episode a week later... This is fundamental right of the citizens and they will have to exercise not based on star power or fame but based on quality and substance of the candidate.

]]> By: Esther,NYC,NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178484 Esther,NYC,NY Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:29:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178484 I am Oprah fun. I like her but her support has not made me feel good about this campaign but also hear what Obama says because the media has blocked him for along time. Now that he stole the show from Hillary, Hillary and his network is asking a question that will make people answer the way they want them to answer. How come we can not have it the other way around for Obama this time around. There goes the biasness.... I am Oprah fun. I like her but her support has not made me feel good about this campaign but also hear what Obama says because the media has blocked him for along time. Now that he stole the show from Hillary, Hillary and his network is asking a question that will make people answer the way they want them to answer. How come we can not have it the other way around for Obama this time around. There goes the biasness....

]]> By: moose, anchorage, alaska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178479 moose, anchorage, alaska Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:20:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178479 Latest national poll by ABC/Washington Post: HILLARY BEATS OBAMA BY 30 POINTS (53 vs 23). http://abcnews.go.com/images/PollingUnit/1054a1'08%20Election.pdf Latest national poll by ABC/Washington Post:

HILLARY BEATS OBAMA BY 30 POINTS (53 vs 23).

http://abcnews.go.com/images/PollingUnit/1054a1'08%20Election.pdf

]]> By: tapera, t.o http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178472 tapera, t.o Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:11:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178472 Oprah supports Obama : Change your vote You spot a mouse in a house : Burn the whole house down and sleep outside Oprah supports Obama : Change your vote

You spot a mouse in a house : Burn the whole house down and sleep outside

]]> By: Ted Haverhill Ma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178465 Ted Haverhill Ma Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:05:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178465 I will not Change my vote because Oprah say's so. People should be able to make up there own mind. If Senator Obama is that good then he should not get scared and ask Oprah for help. At the End it will be Senator Hillary Clinton and Obama as VP. Senator Hillary Clinton has won in a state that she has not even lived in. And was first Lady of the United States I will not Change my vote because Oprah say's so. People should be able to make up there own mind. If Senator Obama is that good then he should not get scared and ask Oprah for help.

At the End it will be Senator Hillary Clinton and Obama as VP.

Senator Hillary Clinton has won in a state that she has not even lived in.
And was first Lady of the United States

]]> By: Big Jim Jones NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178453 Big Jim Jones NYC Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:47:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178453 we can't risk having a menopausal president. we can't risk having a menopausal president.

]]> By: John Adkisson, Sacramento, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178441 John Adkisson, Sacramento, California Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:23:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178441 This poll has been completely misinterpreted. Eighty percent say they would not be influenced one way or the other by the Oprah endorsement. This just means they would not consciously vote (or admit to voting) for a candidate based solely on a celebrity endorsement. (Why don't they test Barbra Streisand?) Bill Clinton isn't a celebrity endorsement. The question as to him goes to whether they think it is a plus to have the former President in the White House. More than 40% of the polled voters admit that they are for Hillary in substantial part because of her husband. This may be one of the reasons she is in the lead nationally -- but it also points out her weakness in attracting support on her own merits. Again, CNN's headline insinuating that Oprah would have a net negative effect is baseless. It's like asking voters if they are influenced by negative ads-- they'll say no --but we know the ads work. Silly season. This poll has been completely misinterpreted. Eighty percent say they would not be influenced one way or the other by the Oprah endorsement. This just means they would not consciously vote (or admit to voting) for a candidate based solely on a celebrity endorsement. (Why don't they test Barbra Streisand?)

Bill Clinton isn't a celebrity endorsement. The question as to him goes to whether they think it is a plus to have the former President in the White House.

More than 40% of the polled voters admit that they are for Hillary in substantial part because of her husband. This may be one of the reasons she is in the lead nationally - but it also points out her weakness in attracting support on her own merits.

Again, CNN's headline insinuating that Oprah would have a net negative effect is baseless. It's like asking voters if they are influenced by negative ads– they'll say no –but we know the ads work.

Silly season.

]]> By: Dee, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178434 Dee, Washington DC Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:19:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178434 Can someone from CNN please define the term "experience" as it is casually used when describing presidential candidates? How much "experience" did Bush or even Ronald Regan have before becoming president? Did George Washington have "experience" before becoming the first president? No one has quantified exactly what this term means, or whether or not it is even relevant in the discussion of who's the best presidential candidate, yet news anchors are frequently using this term when describing candidates, possibly damaging the how they are perceived. Can someone from CNN please define the term "experience" as it is casually used when describing presidential candidates? How much "experience" did Bush or even Ronald Regan have before becoming president? Did George Washington have "experience" before becoming the first president?

No one has quantified exactly what this term means, or whether or not it is even relevant in the discussion of who's the best presidential candidate, yet news anchors are frequently using this term when describing candidates, possibly damaging the how they are perceived.

]]> By: Global citizen linda, Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178430 Global citizen linda, Columbus, Ohio Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:13:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178430 CNN, CNN, CNN, You people can be amazing about your negativity of Senator Obama and his candidacy!!! How far are your reporters going to go to push Clinton while undermining Obama? A clear pattern has shown on this network and its multiple output about how each item is meant to promote Hillary and undermine other candidates. Clearly, reporters from this network should nknow better because you covered the events exclusively. Can you honestly say that the people you covered for the Obama-Oprah events looked "turned off"? many people have made their careers under-estimating the potential of Obama and Oprah and we all know the status they hold now. I will bet to you that Oprah will have a positive impact on Obama's campaign. I suspect that the majority of people who do not like Oprah most likely never liked Obama in the first place and never will because of the reasons that are in their hearts. CNN, CNN, CNN,

You people can be amazing about your negativity of Senator Obama and his candidacy!!!

How far are your reporters going to go to push Clinton while undermining Obama?

A clear pattern has shown on this network and its multiple output about how each item is meant to promote Hillary and undermine other candidates.

Clearly, reporters from this network should nknow better because you covered the events exclusively. Can you honestly say that the people you covered for the Obama-Oprah events looked "turned off"?

many people have made their careers under-estimating the potential of Obama and Oprah and we all know the status they hold now.

I will bet to you that Oprah will have a positive impact on Obama's campaign.

I suspect that the majority of people who do not like Oprah most likely never liked Obama in the first place and never will because of the reasons that are in their hearts.

]]> By: Craig, Newnan Ga. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178428 Craig, Newnan Ga. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:12:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178428 Oprah's campaign to get Obama elected is a joke. It's like watching Abbott and Costello on stage. Maybe Oprah can be his running mate, and then we can put Carrot Topp as Secretary of State? What a circus! It is a sad day when your front runners in this race are Clinton, Obama, and Giuliani. We have some very intelligent and qualified individuals in this race, but these threee are not among them.. Wake up America!! Oprah's campaign to get Obama elected is a joke. It's like watching Abbott and Costello on stage. Maybe Oprah can be his running mate, and then we can put Carrot Topp as Secretary of State? What a circus!
It is a sad day when your front runners in this race are Clinton, Obama, and Giuliani.
We have some very intelligent and qualified individuals in this race, but these threee are not among them..
Wake up America!!

]]> By: Sky Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178420 Sky Pete Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:07:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178420 --------------------- A Very Peculiar Poll --------------------- Bill is not an endorser, he is Hillary's surrogate. Oprah is no mere endorsement, she is an Obama advocate. Another way of interpreting this poll is: For 44% Bill4Hill the reason they support her is because she is married to Bill Clinton. Let's reminisce about the good old days of the BillYears. I'm not sure what the 1% Oprah@Obama figure represents. 60% on the Pew poll thought she would be beneficial. The idea for Oprah's appearances was "not tell you what to think, but to ask you TO think about Barack Obama". With the increased media coverage and positive reviews I think it served its purpose. -------
A Very Peculiar Poll
-------

Bill is not an endorser, he is Hillary's surrogate. Oprah is no mere endorsement, she is an Obama advocate.

Another way of interpreting this poll is:

For 44% Bill4Hill the reason they support her is because she is married to Bill Clinton. Let's reminisce about the good old days of the BillYears.

I'm not sure what the 1% Oprah@Obama figure represents. 60% on the Pew poll thought she would be beneficial. The idea for Oprah's appearances was "not tell you what to think, but to ask you TO think about Barack Obama". With the increased media coverage and positive reviews I think it served its purpose.

]]> By: Theresa Clermont, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178418 Theresa Clermont, FL Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:07:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178418 It is amazing that CNN will spin the fact that 60,000 people came out to see Oprah and Obama on the campaign trail as a negative. In the same article, they say that Bill Clinton is Hillary's ace in the hole. The Clinton campaign itself has been reportedly saying that Bill has been a liability lately. He has been saying things like being against the Iraq war before we went in, and the "boys" need to stop picking on his wife, etc. He is not the ace that this article suggests, nor does Oprah have the potential to be a negative. I was in SC and witnessed first hand the rally. They were both very well received and although I am not suggesting that Oprah's endorsement will make voters support Obama, I believe that she absolutely attracted the crowds, that might not have gone to a political rally otherwise, who then got exposed to Barack Obama. He is the candidate and he is the one that will get the voters to come out for him, because he is outstanding, refreshing and inspiring. He is the change that this country desperately needs. It is amazing that CNN will spin the fact that 60,000 people came out to see Oprah and Obama on the campaign trail as a negative.
In the same article, they say that Bill Clinton is Hillary's ace in the hole. The Clinton campaign itself has been reportedly saying that Bill has been a liability lately. He has been saying things like being against the Iraq war before we went in, and the "boys" need to stop picking on his wife, etc. He is not the ace that this article suggests, nor does Oprah have the potential to be a negative. I was in SC and witnessed first hand the rally. They were both very well received and although I am not suggesting that Oprah's endorsement will make voters support Obama, I believe that she absolutely attracted the crowds, that might not have gone to a political rally otherwise, who then got exposed to Barack Obama. He is the candidate and he is the one that will get the voters to come out for him, because he is outstanding, refreshing and inspiring. He is the change that this country desperately needs.

]]> By: DM, Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178407 DM, Houston, TX Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:55:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178407 All I can say is, given Obama's blatantly nearsighted disregard for one of our national treasures, the Space Program, if he falls in the polls due to the staged showmanship of someone who is better off hosting cooking shows than stumping for presidents, it's a good thing. Celebrities who live a sheltered life of money and privilege are in fact among the *least* qualified of anyone to dictate to the rest of us who should or should not be elected president, no matter how many girls' schools they set up South Africa. Obama claims to be pro-education, but to help our schools he openly admits he is going to eviscerate NASA's plans to replace the Space Shuttle and return Americans to the Moon. What a ridiculous plan and what an embarrassing position it places us in with the world community! Without the Shuttle we have no way to ferry humans to the Space Station - our astronauts have to hitch a ride aboard a Russian Soyuz. Thanks to Congressional funding (or lack thereof) the replacement vehicle is already delayed until around 2015 and Obama would casually delay that another 5 years. The Chinese have stated they plan to land on the Moon in the next decade - years before we will be ready. I guess neither the Obama campaign nor Oprah's production staff care anything about maintaining American preeminence in science and engineering achievement. What a crime it would be to scuttle a program that by its very nature would inspire and motivate countless young people to pursue educations in math, science, and engineering. What does he plan to use to motivate our youth when there is no bright goal to shoot for? NASA has always been an inspiration for students to strive for excellence. There are far better ways to secure funding for education. NASA's budget currently stands at a mere 0.7 percent of the total federal budget. Rather than taking money from something we hold high as a symbol of American achievement, how about taking funding from other areas more universally accepted as wasteful (e.g., the war in Iraq, entitlements, pork barrel spending, or celebrity salaries)? I speak for many in the space business who say we do NOT want him making such naively inappropriate decisions regarding the future of education in our country. So if Oprah's presence at his side hurts his candidacy, by all means Oprah, keep it up! All I can say is, given Obama's blatantly nearsighted disregard for one of our national treasures, the Space Program, if he falls in the polls due to the staged showmanship of someone who is better off hosting cooking shows than stumping for presidents, it's a good thing.
Celebrities who live a sheltered life of money and privilege are in fact among the *least* qualified of anyone to dictate to the rest of us who should or should not be elected president, no matter how many girls' schools they set up South Africa.
Obama claims to be pro-education, but to help our schools he openly admits he is going to eviscerate NASA's plans to replace the Space Shuttle and return Americans to the Moon. What a ridiculous plan and what an embarrassing position it places us in with the world community! Without the Shuttle we have no way to ferry humans to the Space Station – our astronauts have to hitch a ride aboard a Russian Soyuz. Thanks to Congressional funding (or lack thereof) the replacement vehicle is already delayed until around 2015 and Obama would casually delay that another 5 years. The Chinese have stated they plan to land on the Moon in the next decade – years before we will be ready. I guess neither the Obama campaign nor Oprah's production staff care anything about maintaining American preeminence in science and engineering achievement. What a crime it would be to scuttle a program that by its very nature would inspire and motivate countless young people to pursue educations in math, science, and engineering. What does he plan to use to motivate our youth when there is no bright goal to shoot for?
NASA has always been an inspiration for students to strive for excellence. There are far better ways to secure funding for education. NASA's budget currently stands at a mere 0.7 percent of the total federal budget. Rather than taking money from something we hold high as a symbol of American achievement, how about taking funding from other areas more universally accepted as wasteful (e.g., the war in Iraq, entitlements, pork barrel spending, or celebrity salaries)? I speak for many in the space business who say we do NOT want him making such naively inappropriate decisions regarding the future of education in our country. So if Oprah's presence at his side hurts his candidacy, by all means Oprah, keep it up!

]]> By: Wyatt Medford,Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178386 Wyatt Medford,Oregon Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:42:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178386 When I saw this on television it just reminded me that fame(name recogntion) and lots of cash(special interest groups) and celebrity endorsements(with their own agenda) are worth more then actual experience(foreign and domestic) and a track record of getting things done, while leading and getting bi-partisan votes on many issues. What a sad commentary for this country. I hope voters wake up and see we can do better then a one term senator ( all three top candidates on the democratic side). Biden I hope will be the next President and show all those (talking head) pundits that the american voter are looking for the best. When I saw this on television it just reminded me that fame(name recogntion) and lots of cash(special interest groups) and celebrity endorsements(with their own agenda) are worth more then actual experience(foreign and domestic) and a track record of getting things done, while leading and getting bi-partisan votes on many issues. What a sad commentary for this country. I hope voters wake up and see we can do better then a one term senator ( all three top candidates on the democratic side). Biden I hope will be the next President and show all those (talking head) pundits that the american voter are looking for the best.

]]> By: xtina chicago IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178373 xtina chicago IL Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:33:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178373 I still don't hear Obama explaining any of his qualifications. Has he lowered crime the way Mayor Guiliani has? Has he saved a multi-million dollar enterprise the way Mitt Romney has? On what experience are people basing their support of Obama? I still don't hear Obama explaining any of his qualifications. Has he lowered crime the way Mayor Guiliani has? Has he saved a multi-million dollar enterprise the way Mitt Romney has? On what experience are people basing their support of Obama?

]]> By: Kaitlin, Bethlehem, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178369 Kaitlin, Bethlehem, PA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:30:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178369 Anyone who is less likely to vote for a candidate because of their "famous supporters" shouldn't bother voting at all. There are much more important issues to worry about than who is supporting a candidate. Anyone who is less likely to vote for a candidate because of their "famous supporters" shouldn't bother voting at all. There are much more important issues to worry about than who is supporting a candidate.

]]> By: tapera, t.o http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178368 tapera, t.o Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:30:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178368 If you are going to change your vote just because of Oprah but not the policies offered then that just as good as burning your house down just to kill one rat that you saw in your house If you are going to change your vote just because of Oprah but not the policies offered then that just as good as burning your house down just to kill one rat that you saw in your house

]]> By: Nancy, Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178349 Nancy, Dallas TX Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:14:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178349 How DESPERATE and PATHETIC does Obama have to be to so misjudge the voting public? What a misguided maneuver! What an obvious display of lack of good judgement. Voters: step back, turn, and run like hell! How DESPERATE and PATHETIC does Obama have to be to so misjudge the voting public? What a misguided maneuver! What an obvious display of lack of good judgement. Voters: step back, turn, and run like hell!

]]> By: Jonnie Rae Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178324 Jonnie Rae Boston, MA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:44:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178324 Hillary has been relying on a celebrity to bring out the vote for her -- Bill Clinton!! Nobody seems to object to this situation where the other candidates are really running against two people, not one. Will it be a co-presidency? Is this even fair?? I don't think that former presidents should be allowed to campaign for their wives. BTW, he's not doing such a good job for her. If you view the SC event, (It's on the Obama 08 website, h ome page)_, you will see that, as big a star as Oprah is, Obama is greater. He captured the hearts and minds of that audience, some of whom may have come to see Oprah, but left with an abiding faith in and understanding of Barack Obama. He doesn't need to drag her around everywhere. She got 60,000 people to see and listen to him and judge his vision and his policies. This is a good thing. Especially since CNN (which the netroots is calling "Clinton Network News") and other tv and print media are so obviously biased for Hilary, he needed to level the playing field somewhat. Even so, the NYT and others, rather than cover the Oprah Obama events, carried stories about Hilary and Chelsea. News value??? Hillary has been relying on a celebrity to bring out the vote for her - Bill Clinton!! Nobody seems to object to this situation where the other candidates are really running against two people, not one. Will it be a co-presidency? Is this even fair?? I don't think that former presidents should be allowed to campaign for their wives. BTW, he's not doing such a good job for her. If you view the SC event, (It's on the Obama 08 website, h ome page)_, you will see that, as big a star as Oprah is, Obama is greater. He captured the hearts and minds of that audience, some of whom may have come to see Oprah, but left with an abiding faith in and understanding of Barack Obama. He doesn't need to drag her around everywhere. She got 60,000 people to see and listen to him and judge his vision and his policies. This is a good thing. Especially since CNN (which the netroots is calling "Clinton Network News") and other tv and print media are so obviously biased for Hilary, he needed to level the playing field somewhat. Even so, the NYT and others, rather than cover the Oprah Obama events, carried stories about Hilary and Chelsea. News value???

]]> By: Jake McKee, Dallas, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178318 Jake McKee, Dallas, Texas Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:38:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178318 Oprah has sent "several" books to the bestseller list? I think it's a few more than that. And I too would like to see this "opinion poll"... Oprah has sent "several" books to the bestseller list? I think it's a few more than that.

And I too would like to see this "opinion poll"...

]]> By: Jackie S., Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178306 Jackie S., Middletown, CT Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:26:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178306 Clinton is now blasting Obama on health care. Check out this very negative flier circulating in Iowa. Posted By Daniel, NY : December 11, 2007 5:33 pm And just how is that "negative." Obama himself says there's nothing negative about pointing out legitimate differences in policies. Camp Hillary didn't write this article nor did they write the many other articles that say Obama's plans falls short not only of Clinton's plan, but also of Edwards'. Clinton is now blasting Obama on health care. Check out this very negative flier circulating in Iowa.

Posted By Daniel, NY : December 11, 2007 5:33 pm

And just how is that "negative." Obama himself says there's nothing negative about pointing out legitimate differences in policies. Camp Hillary didn't write this article nor did they write the many other articles that say Obama's plans falls short not only of Clinton's plan, but also of Edwards'.

]]> By: Michelle D. - Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178304 Michelle D. - Atlanta, GA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:23:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178304 If a tree falls during the Iowa caucus...does anyone really care? Who is this woman and why do we give a hoot who she endorses? People...make your own decisions and stop letting other people think FOR you. If a tree falls during the Iowa caucus...does anyone really care?

Who is this woman and why do we give a hoot who she endorses?

People...make your own decisions and stop letting other people think FOR you.

]]> By: Vince King http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178299 Vince King Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:17:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178299 As of the time of this posting, the story above this one has exactly ONE post, and the story below has SEVEN. This story has ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SEVEN posts. I will NEVER understand the heated, PASSIONATELY-hateful responses that Obama and Oprah stories illicit. So she, as an American, has made a choice to support whom she believes in. SO WHAT??? YOU CAN DO THE SAME!!!!! Love her or hate her, Oprah will be fine. CongratulationS to her on her UNPARALLELED success, and on having the popularity to draw 80,000 people to LISTEN to a Presidential candidate. As of the time of this posting, the story above this one has exactly ONE post, and the story below has SEVEN. This story has ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SEVEN posts. I will NEVER understand the heated, PASSIONATELY-hateful responses that Obama and Oprah stories illicit. So she, as an American, has made a choice to support whom she believes in. SO WHAT??? YOU CAN DO THE SAME!!!!! Love her or hate her, Oprah will be fine. CongratulationS to her on her UNPARALLELED success, and on having the popularity to draw 80,000 people to LISTEN to a Presidential candidate.

]]> By: Me, Myself, and I http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178294 Me, Myself, and I Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:11:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178294 Clinton is now blasting Obama on health care. Check out this very negative flier circulating in Iowa. Posted By Daniel, NY : December 11, 2007 5:33 pm Daniel, thats does not remotely come to being a "very negative flyer". It is stating facts. Clinton is now blasting Obama on health care. Check out this very negative flier circulating in Iowa.

Posted By Daniel, NY : December 11, 2007 5:33 pm

Daniel, thats does not remotely come to being a "very negative flyer". It is stating facts.

]]> By: Jayne, Santa Barbara, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178291 Jayne, Santa Barbara, California Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178291 I wish we could dump them both and focus on the candidate who is the best experienced and most electible, Joe Biden. He's well-respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle and is the person who can restore America's standing in the world. I'm so sick of the media shoving "Not-ready-for-primetime" Obama down our throats. In 2016 maybe, but now is not the time for a rookie. Biden is a statesman who will make a great president. I wish we could dump them both and focus on the candidate who is the best experienced and most electible, Joe Biden. He's well-respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle and is the person who can restore America's standing in the world. I'm so sick of the media shoving "Not-ready-for-primetime" Obama down our throats. In 2016 maybe, but now is not the time for a rookie. Biden is a statesman who will make a great president.

]]> By: Adam M, Chicago, ILLINOIS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178286 Adam M, Chicago, ILLINOIS Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:02:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178286 The probability of Oprah having a negative effect on Barrack Obama is very strong. A lot of people think Oprah is coming out and pulling the "african american" supporter card. This doesn't really seem to apply since Oprah could of supported Hillary Clinton because she's a woman. The probability of Oprah having a negative effect on Barrack Obama is very strong. A lot of people think Oprah is coming out and pulling the "african american" supporter card. This doesn't really seem to apply since Oprah could of supported Hillary Clinton because she's a woman.

]]> By: Seth, Boston, MA. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178284 Seth, Boston, MA. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:01:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178284 To all the doubters, read this and open your mind just a little bit. This wasn't about glitz and glamor. This wasn't just a photo-op. This is about organized grassroots mobilization. Take a look at the numbers: At least 66,500 attended the rallies (More than 29,000 in Iowa, more than 29,000 in South Carolina and 8,500 in New Hampshire) 4,250 volunteers helped to build the events in the week prior and the day of the events (2,300 in South Carolina, 1,300 in Iowa and 650 in New Hampshire) In South Carolina, 68% of the folks who signed up for the rally had never communicated with the campaign before. 1,300 supporters volunteered the day of the rally and more than 9,600 signed supporter cards for the first time. The first attendees arrived at the stadium between 5:00-5:30 a.m. yesterday morning. In Iowa, tickets were distributed out of all 37 field offices around the state. In Des Moines alone, 1,385 volunteer shifts were completed for individuals who wanted tickets to the rally. In New Hampshire, over 2,300 new supporters joined the campaign just this week leading up to the rally and more than 650 new volunteers signed on to help the campaign. In South Carolina, where over 29,000 showed up to hear Obama and Oprah, we organized the world's largest phone bank (we even got certified by the Guinness Book of World Records). To all the doubters, read this and open your mind just a little bit.

This wasn't about glitz and glamor. This wasn't just a photo-op. This is about organized grassroots mobilization.

Take a look at the numbers:

At least 66,500 attended the rallies (More than 29,000 in Iowa, more than 29,000 in South Carolina and 8,500 in New Hampshire)

4,250 volunteers helped to build the events in the week prior and the day of the events (2,300 in South Carolina, 1,300 in Iowa and 650 in New Hampshire)

In South Carolina, 68% of the folks who signed up for the rally had never communicated with the campaign before. 1,300 supporters volunteered the day of the rally and more than 9,600 signed supporter cards for the first time. The first attendees arrived at the stadium between 5:00-5:30 a.m. yesterday morning.

In Iowa, tickets were distributed out of all 37 field offices around the state. In Des Moines alone, 1,385 volunteer shifts were completed for individuals who wanted tickets to the rally.

In New Hampshire, over 2,300 new supporters joined the campaign just this week leading up to the rally and more than 650 new volunteers signed on to help the campaign.

In South Carolina, where over 29,000 showed up to hear Obama and Oprah, we organized the world's largest phone bank (we even got certified by the Guinness Book of World Records).

]]> By: DW Stan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178263 DW Stan Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:39:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178263 Would it be too much to ask to refrain from trying to appear to be a soothsayer rather than a reporter, and wait until there is some actual poll or voting fact to justify this conclusion. It's just stunning to buy the survey results this early. Are people afraid of seeming to be shallow by admitting that they'll do what Oprah suggests? Maybe. The point is that we seem to be infested by a real cottage industry of instant analysts and influential wannabees. GO AWAY!!!! Last time I checked, the voters were still more important than some anonymous guy on the internet. Would it be too much to ask to refrain from trying to appear to be a soothsayer rather than a reporter, and wait until there is some actual poll or voting fact to justify this conclusion. It's just stunning to buy the survey results this early. Are people afraid of seeming to be shallow by admitting that they'll do what Oprah suggests? Maybe.

The point is that we seem to be infested by a real cottage industry of instant analysts and influential wannabees. GO AWAY!!!!

Last time I checked, the voters were still more important than some anonymous guy on the internet.

]]> By: Gary Alexander NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178246 Gary Alexander NH Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:30:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/poll-oprah-could-have-negative-effect-on-obama/#comment-178246 Its true! I have lost interest in oprahbama show... My vote will go to Clinton or Richardson. I think Obama winphrey made a big mistake... Oprah def overshadowed him Its true! I have lost interest in oprahbama show... My vote will go to Clinton or Richardson. I think Obama winphrey made a big mistake... Oprah def overshadowed him

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