What do you think of Oprah teaming up with Obama?

I think that Obama is riding her coat tails, Most of the people who showed up for whatever-it-was, recently, were there to see Oprah, and the Obama people probably figured that they could get votes "while they were at it."

I think its great she has the right to endorse whoever she likes. and when Oprah says read a book, like 5 million people go buy it and read it. SO, THAT is one heck of an endorsement. Remember , the president should be the person that MOST voters choose. I have a slight preference for Hilary at this point but I would be very happy if Obama wins. I might even cry from joy if he wins.

I completly agree with you. I think that the voters should make their own decision as to who belongs in the whitehouse. Imagine all of the housewifes that watch oprah ever single day. I am sure that there are a lot of them who know absolutly nothing about politics, but they will vote for this guy just because oprah is backing him. I think that we need to make our own decisions. I am all for something different like an african american or a woman in the white house, but come on america lets make sure that its the right person. We dont want to make a mistake yet again.

Although everyone has the right to support whoever they want, I think there is a fine line that is abused. Celebrities have this huge fan base of people and they are loved and admired, so when they say something, their fans take it as gospel. I think it is just taking advantage of their fan base to do something like Oprah is doing. Using her fans to get what she wants. (sure did blow over the thing about her child abuse in that school in africa she built, didn't it!) I think that if they want to help the candidate of their choice it should not be televised or publisized and maybe help by stuffing envelopes or making calls (using another name ) or some other back ground thing. Reason? Because many people don't know what is going on, who stands for what, what the candidates will do, won't do, say they will or wont' do , what they have or have not done. And instead of doing the homework to find out who they agree with and want as president, they will just vote for whoever their favorite celebrity endorses. Thing is, celebrities and common folks are in this world differently and what is good for the celebrities is not good for common folks. What helps them is not going to help us wage earners. They can fight things we can't as they have the money and power, and we don't.

Oprah is ridiculous- what she said yesterday was she liked the fact he was African American but it isn't her only reason for endorsing him. Bull!!! She is all over favoring the black race, great she built a school in Africa which is for many African girls why not build one here as well then and let anyone in maybe on intelligence instead of race. She is absolutely going for him because of race and because she is "Oprah" she can get away with it. This isn't to say that she has done some good- I personally don't like her and never have and that goes back to her when she had her local show- AM Chicago. She was annoying then and she's even more so to me now.. It's just celebrities with too much time on their hands butting in where they don't belong really..Just my opinion though.

I dont like opera, she is one scary person. (Have you seen her without make-up on?!) I rest my case.

No, I do not think that it is a race issue; I think that Oprah simply found a US presidential candidate that she understands and can easily relate to, just like everyone else does.

Crap! I lost my reply LOL. I hate that when it happens! You spend 10 minutes or more writing something out...making sure it sounds right and then - bam you hit a wrong key or a wrong button and it disappears! Okay... I think celebrities should be allowed to express themselves in any manor they choose - like the rest of us. Here's my take on this situation. I agree we've come a LONG way with this presidential race - it is very historic. However - I just get this feeling that our country at this time is just not ready for a black president. I know that sounds bad and I am not saying it in a racial thing. It just doesn't feel right. I know it sounds awful and personally I don't care what color their skin is or what gender they are as long as they stand for the things I stand for or want to see implemented - they've got my vote. (Although I realize that counts for absolutely nothing in our country) I think we are - barely - but I do think we are ready for a woman president - and that's only because of the woman running has shown great leadership and knows the White House already. I think there are few that woman that could run with the chance of succeeding. And they're are a few black people as well - both men and woman. I just don't think Obama is. I have also heard rumors - not sure how true though - that not even black people like Obama. Why I'm not sure. But if that's the case - then that might be why Oprah has came out so strongly on this. She's got major influence over any and all race because she's such a caring, respected, strong and powerful woman. The truth is I don't know - maybe it is a race thing. I must say I was surprised that Oprah supports Obama instead of Hillary. I just for some reason seen her as a Hillary supporter. I guess because she is such a strong woman herself. The truth is I don't know much about Obama's standings. I've been more interested in Hillary. I like her stantances on things and she didn't do to bad a job as First Lady. She just seems like a real leader. I just know more about her already I guess. Though I like Edwards too. Anyway...I've strayed off topic LOL.

I do believe the main reason Oprah is supporting Obama is because he is African American. Sometimes I feel us white people get snubbed by her. She has a right to vote for who she wants but I think she is using her popularity to win votes for someone who may not necessarily deserve them. It's almost like Dancing With The Stars or American Idol. How many people voted for the person they liked rather than the person who deserved to win? People are thinking, If Oprah is supporting him then he has to be good. Well, Oprah has supported some mistakes along the way. This could be one of them.

I think she has the right to endorse any candidate she wants. People are coming out to see her, and in the meantime, getting some education about who's running and what the issues are. If it gets some more people out to vote, that's a fantastic result. I think race has a little to do with it, but, I also think she's a very informed person, and wouldn't back someone just because they're black. As far as his "appalling lack of experience"...what other candidate has experience at being the president??

I think she is an American enjoying her freedom of speech. I don't see this as any different than any other high profile American endorsing a candidate. I also see this article as you enjoying your freedom of speech speaking out against Oprah and Obama. Freedom is awesom, isn't it!

IT bugs me to, what bugs me the most is when i seen her talking about it and saying shes not into politics but i want obama in there, and then last election she wanted bush in there sounds like shes in politics to me. Of course it b/c hes black like her. Im not against that either or a woman being president but not the woman or afarican american running today i dont support either one they will not be good for our country at all. i just got into politics this year and its new to me but i want ron paul in there bad. anyways besides that i know what you mean

Of course it's a race issue. It is always a race issue. Oprah is supporting him because he's black. Personally, I can't stand Obama Bin Laden. He's horrid. If he wins the nomination, and not that it matters as popularity votes don't count, I'll vote for whomever gets the republican nom. Oprah knows how much pull she has. She knows people follow her and flock to whatever she supports. Just because she supports Obama Bin Laden does not mean we should all blindly follow her. But sadly, many will. Go Hillary or Mike Huckabee!

I believe that oprah teaming up with Obama is a pretty good choice. If you truely look at their platform and what they believe in- it is nothing that particularly stands out as of now. Hopefully as time progresses, they will say some things that will really make Obama's presidency stand out. Obama, being of both African-American, and White American descent helps him out as well, even though some people fail to realize that he has two races inside of him. Oprah as well, supporting Obama, and who is one of the most influential females in the world, does not hurt him as well. As long as Oprah does not go out on the limb and say something that can hurt Obama's chances. Oprah also does not have anything formal training in politics- so hopefully she want do anything too crazy. To make a long sotry short, this is a good team. Now all they have to do is get around all of "mud-slinging" set forth by other candidates.

It doesnt bug me in the least because her vote is her right for what ever reason she sees fit. This is a free country. I think the entire race is a something issue. The choice will be the hardest for black women because we will have to choose whether it means more to be black or to be a woman. So honestly the whole race this year will be about being black or being a woman.