Bringing Out The Big Guns
Filed under: Politik > Barack Obama > Oprah Winfrey > Hillary Clinton
Oprah Winfrey is going back on the campaign trail for Barack Obama!
According to the latest polls, the Democratic presidential hopeful is trailing Hillary Clinton in the delegate rich state of California. So Barack is bringing the Big O to Los Angeles on Sunday for a big event.
The main goal? To lure women to vote for Obama.
Hey ladies, does Oprah have much influence over your vote????
Posted: February 2, 2008 at 1:04 pm
NO WAY!!! Makes me want to vote for Hilary all the more.
I pretty much do as Oprah says.
im so sick of name dropping. it was all over the debates and its been all over the campaigns. i just want to hear what you have to say, not whos supporting you, whos in the audience, or who you recently spoke with. this isnt high school anymore, theres no cool group. throw out all that garbage and just say what you have to say!!
influence?? I still haven't got over her giving us fucking dr. feel……I think not.
Go Hill!
Michelle Obama, Ms. Oprah Winfrey and Caroline Kennedy will hold a Get Out The Vote Rally this Sunday in Los Angeles. The rally will be free and open to the public.
GOTV Rally with Michelle Obama, Ms. Oprah Winfrey, and Caroline Kennedy
Sunday, February 3
Pauley Pavilion
UCLA
301 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Doors Open: 11:30AM
The event is open to the public but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Oprah used to be a caring person. Then she got rich, snobby, and seems to have lost many IQ points. I assume that Obama is just like her since she seems to pick her friends to match her. She wouldn't influence me to buy a head of lettuce.
Historically speaking, "Hollywood" and politics have always gone hand in hand, for God sakes the governor of California is an ex-actor….Celebrities step up not only because they are in the limelight, but they also have the finances to be active in campaigns…
Its really sad when people say they don't want to vote for someone because of their name! Wake the hell up…for all these "other" minorities just because you aren't black doesn't mean you had any more freedoms then black people before the civil rights era. All minorities were looked at as inferior.
I cant stand closet racist who sit behind a computer screen and continue the cycle of hate.
Barack isn't the only canidate to have a celebrity endorsment. So why is it being said that he will win because he had a celebrity endorse him? Get real. Maybe it's because he has one of the BIGGEST celebrities endorse him. I love how people are so blind.
I am a huge Republican, I have always voted Republican, But if their is even the slightest chance of Obama winnig I will I will change my party to Democrat and put my vote in for Hillary!
Oprah and obama are a good team- Oprah can scream Obama in her stage voice, and he can make surface promises with no well-thought out plan behind them. this country isn't naive enough to vote for a pseudo-jfk anymore. the republicans will eat obama alive with his lack of experience and lack of in-depth strategies. he could have a dream, or some other jfk-version of that mlk line, but this country needs more than that. he may mean well, but he has no experience. if he gets the nomination, mccain will win, and i will vote for him. if hillary gets the nod, i will vote for her, and she will have a tight race against mccain.
NO!!!
Is Oprah going to hold his hand all the way to the white house?????
TEAM HILLARY!!!!!!!- Oprah needs to stay out of it.
Oprah definately doesn't have any influence over my vote…
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hell no. hil all the way!!!!
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HELL NO…………..I detest that bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost as much as I destest Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hillary is shitting in her pants about this - as she should - people are realizing that she's not fit to be President - she's pissed about the Kennedy's & now she wants Oprah to go away. trust me…
endorsements don't mean shit. no one other than the candidate should influence who you vote for anyway. do your down research and think for yourself people! come on! RON PAUL 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Lexi – heh heh you said "talk SOW host" heh heh
Many women here are voting for Hillary . . . And many women have been pissed that Oprah is supporting Obama. I don't think it will work.
who cares who oprah endorses???? She is only endorsing him because he's black. If there weren't any black candidates she would be endorsing hillary. In the beginning of Oprah's career she never had racial tones to her shows, now every show is geared toward being black. I don't understand why race always has to come up?
She sure does!
HELL NO!! i hate these idiot celebrities trying to brainwash the youth to vote for obama. If someone vote based on a celebrity saying to vote for the person, because theyre a blackman, a woman, or just because they are a member of that party instead of looking at what these people stand for and how it applies to their lives.. then theyre idiots and they need to be shot
heheheh the kiddies have come out to play and brought their ignorant asses and tonnes of hate. Oprah WILL influence the voters and you all know it…that is why you are hating so much. Calling her names will not change the fact that your mothers and fathers are calling her maam and she is paying their wages!
GO OPRAH …show billary - they can go find Bob Johnson too
OBAMA08
she should stick to her silly show, producing movies and endorsing books…if anything she wants me to see obama lose even more….i'm so tired of oprah and the media telling me how to vote….go hill, now more than ever…
No, she is a fat cow.
It won't influence me, or anyone with more than 2 brain cells who make their decision based on who is the most qualified.
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HOWEVER… STUPID PEOPLE VOTE!!!
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SO SADLY IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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TOO BAD OPRAH DOESN'T CARE THAT WHITE WOMEN HAVE DONE WWAAAAYYY MORE TO PUT HER WHERE SHE IS TODAY THAN BLACK MEN!
definitely not, oprah supported dr. phil and look what happened there, now she supports obama? her opinion doesn't mean anything, he only brought her in to gain votes, how immature!
NO!!!
Hillary all the way!!! She's got the experience to actually promote real change in DC. Dreams are great, but if you don't know how to produce results, they mean nothing. Obama doesn't have the experience to bring his words to action.
HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY!!!!
It looks like Oprah just invented herself a president. He had absolutely nothing going for him (not even as many blacks as he does now). Then she went and had her giant rally and then people start flocking to him. Then people start realizing he's not that great…and that we need a REAL candidate. So now she has to come out and start the cycle all over again. Hopefully this time not so many people will fall for their crap.
NOOOOOOO!!!! Obama will have his turn after he gets some experience, she should of known better and backed Hillary. I am very disappointed in her. The only reason why he is getting this much attention is because he is black. A candidate should never be elected because they are white, black, woman, etc. Get some experience and come back in ten years Obama. I'll vote for you then!!
Re: Lexi –
how freaking sad are you that something like THIS sways your vote. no wonder this country is going down the crapper.
You tell us Perez. You seem to have been supporting your girl Hilary. Always trying to make Obama look bad. If all the voters think hard and they don't want a Republican in White House again then they should not vote for Hilary. Clinton's are know to be disliked by republicans. She is a divider not a uniter just like Bush. We need some one like Obama who will unite the country. Go Obama!!!
Re: lyn – touche' sister!
She can turn me on to a lotion or some kind of kitchen gadget — but not my President– Jesus women of america have your own thoughts and convictions!
How can any woman let the chance at the first woman pres slip through their fingers.
Hell no. Get offa Oprah's teet already. I back the real woman, Hil!
Clinton/Edwards '08
Oprah is a big dumb bitch which just proves to us americans that barack can never win this damn race on is own, he has to bring a "WOMEN" to defend and hack his ass up…
If we're really going to bring any lady to defend barack or any of us Americans, it should be Hillary. Think about how pathetic and low of barack to do such a thing, if he really needs Oprah that much, then he's basically pointing out a women has more power and more to bring to the plate, he should just call it quits and let Hllary win if he's bringing in OPRAH.
Oprah is a dumbass bitch, period! I have no more respect for her anymore, as an american and as a women who people look at you to inspire upon, she should be more careful and more open. She just brought Obama to her show w/ out bringing Hillary, Edwards, or anyone else to the show, to show how much more they can offer than Barack.
She's a loser! and so is barack….
I like Oprah Winfrey. She is a good talk show host. However, voting for the possible president of the United States is very different. She does not and cannot influence my vote. Our country has been through a lot. I believe it is time to have a strong, confident woman lead this country. It will send a resounding message across the globe. Obama is young and up-and-coming politician, he may be able to join in the ticket Clinton/Obama and he'll have a chance in 8 years. All my women friends are voting for Hillary. Not only that it is the better choice, it is the right choice for America.
oprah has no influence on me whatsoever. shes a horrible person. im starting to believe that she just might be the anti-christ…..
OPRAH ONLY LOVES BLACK PPL!! SHE IS A STUPID FAT COW…… I VOTE AGAINST THAT RACIST KNOW-NOTHING FAT COW
nope, I think Oprah would support anyone who is black. If Obama were white, she would be all over Hillary because she is a woman. Her vote doesn't count in my book.
No. Actually, Oprah's total world (media) domination has really turned me off to her. GO HILLARY!
y is it that you people dont educate urself instead of talking crap? OBAMA is not muslim, Bill Clinton is getting votes for his wife….why can't obama use oprah? Ur gonna vote for a woman just because she's a woman and so are u? thats ignorant…Vote for issues.. At the end of the day u have to live with it… This site is so obviously PRO Hilary its sad….it should be impartial if we're all so against obama using oprah…Why aren't u against Hilary subtly using PEREZ?…too blind to see it maybe?
Obama needs to learn how to campaign for himself and oh yea….actually answer the correct question at debates without beating around the bush if ya know what i mean.
VOTE CLINTON 2008. its time for a change now isnt it. men have been running this country for wayyyy too long and look where it has gotten us.
oprah sucks
she has influence over people who cant make their own decisions. But ya, its cuz hes black
just wondering if Oprah saw picture of Obama NOT saluting the american flag!!!
WILL NOT VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN'T PUT HIS DAMN HAND OVER HIS HEART AND SAY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE!!
any person without a backbone will surely vote for a candidate for the sole purpose of being convinced by a famous person. why can't candidates run for election without the help of famous people?
who's oprah?
Oprah's an idiot. She used to be all sweet and humble. You can tell the money has gotten to her. She's so stuck-up and thinks she's better than everybody. Maybe she's forgotten where she came from?
If she's so worried about THIS country, why doesn't she support US? She wants to go give all her money to Africa. It's pretty obvious what she's all about. I don't trust her or Obama.
GOOOO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!
Hillary Clinton all the way.
Do what is right for America.
The appeal isn't just 'oprah endorsed him so i like him'. its more like she has done so much good in the world and stands for female strength and so many other positive changes that to relate him to her can only bring good. Go Barack Obama! Yes We can!
The black people sure do stick together!!! good for them (not)…I'm voting for Ron Paul!!
Re: nurse04 – OH PLEASE GET OVER YOURSELF
Oprah has no influence over my vote. In fact, I can't stand the woman.
FUCK NO!!!!
u kno Oprah is with him because they are both NEGROS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a race for the most prestigious office, the most admired…we can't be having this Oprah woman jumping and hootin' up on stage as she announces our likely to be president, the leader of the world. WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?!! The kiss of death. This can't happen.
Actually, whatever Oprah sais, I do the opposite.
Your F-ing kidding me!!! Oprah is only endorsing him b/c hes black! That just goes to prove that a man needs a woman to do his dirty work!!! Wow, if he needs her for votes I wonder what else he needs help with!!! Some man he is……VOTE HILLARY!!
No she doesn't but she's smart and I had already chosen Barack. He's gonna kick Hillary's ass. Bill Clinton spoiled everything for her with his race baiting in s.c. OBAMA '08. Besides if Oprah had endorsed Hillary more people would've been happy, i.e. NOW. But then again he's gotten a shit load of endorsements from Blacks, Whites etc. , he's not a black candidate, he's a candidate. Morning in America, smells good.
NO! BECAUSE OF OPRAH I WILL NOT VOTE FOR BARACK BECAUSE SHE HAS TOO MUCH POWER AND IS ONLY SUPPORTING HIM BECAUSE OF RACE. THERE SHOULD BE MORE TO WHO OUR PRESIDENT IS AND WHAT QUALIFIES HIM FOR THE JOB. HILLARY HAS THE EXPERIENCE!
i dont even watch Oprah- never have
barack obama allll the way baby!
1.] 'he brought his mama' yeah. hilary brought her daddy!
2.] go ef urself
No, obviously her political interests are much different from the average American's.
Having said that, I'm still on Team Barack, and was way before Oprah jumped into the picture.
VOTE OBAMA.
I was ALREADY voting for Obama . There is no question that he is the best candidate …
We need a change , I am tired of CLINTON /BUSH/CLINTON/BUSH
Time to end the trend …
GO OBAMA !
no actually i am pretty disappointed in oprah for not at least showing her viewers a little about a stong woman canidate
none
I'm surprised at how little influence she's had on me… I was much more influenced by Ted Kennedy. I'm crazy for Hilary, and his endorsement really made me think.
No way! Team Hillary!
Yes…its oprah
Re: rando – Why??
Hell no she doesn't, she has nevr had Hillary on her show and you would think she would have her on and promote a woman for president, Oprah is showing her real colors
HELLZ NAW!
Nope, it dosen't change my thoughts at all. It's just telling me that he needs help to get votes. Not a good sign….
Re: confused? –
maybe because you assume that people don't like him because they are racists….. I just don't like him, or his policies,or his EGO, his inexperience, his shaddy past ( rezko, the purchasing of his home.. ), his ability to attack unfairly and to cry when he go hitten back………………and on top on that HE DID PLAY THE RACE CARD IN SC……………i'm sorry but asking for ray ray or pookie to vote it's …….specific to just one minority in the US!!!!
i'm ready for a black man or a man from any minority to be president it's just NOT THAT BLACK MAN!!!
No I don't need Oprah to make up my mind. After looking at a lot of things Oprah has endorsed or thought was the best thing since sliced bread hasn't been all that great for America. An example being Dr. Phil! I do respect and admire Oprah though she has come a long way as a person. I just hope that all the ladies out there are smart enough to get to know the candidates on their own and pick who they think will impact their families the most and will be the best for America.
Hell No
none at all.
I love Hillary…Oprah needs to back off!
no… go Hillary!
She's not the one who is going to be running this country, Thank God
Barack better be careful, there's a contingent of us females who make a point of avoiding things that Oprah likes….it's called the "following your own mind" club!
screw Oprah that woman needs a good fisting! GO Hilary I hope she swallows Obamas head in this election!!! Obama= TART!
Anybody Oprah endorses automatically loses my vote.
Vote Obama! Hillary is a liar and a cheat! She promised to not campaign in Florida last year, and what did she do? Turned back on her promises and campaigned anyway. Now she is trying to have the DNC reinstate the delegates for Mich and Fl… WTF? She is trying to play the political cheating game! If this is the sort of thing she does before she gets into presidency, then imagine how she will be as a president! Vote for Obama! He hasn't been tainted by the Washington political machine as Hillary has. She has the best liar on her side, her husband! Obama brings us hope! Hillary voted for the WAR because she doesn't believe because she wanted to pander to what Washington wanted and was too much of a coward to stand up to them like Obama did.
DO YOUR RESEARCH! Don't support someone just because they are a woman or black. Don't be ignorant and vote just because a celebrity endorses them! Look at their track record and see if this is the type of person that you want running our country. I mean, Obama gets criticized because he "lacks experience". Well, what do you call our current president? I say they way he has f@$#d this coutnry and our standing in the world, he lacked experience and did not know foreign policy from day one! Believe me, I want a woman in office one day too, but that woman in NOT Hillary Clinton!
BECAUSE THIS IS SO DIFFERENT FROM HAVING BILL CLINTON BE FRONT, CENTER, AND OH SO VOCAL IN HER CAMPAIGN? Get a clue, Hillary is milking her husband's legacy for all its worth, and so many morons are eating it up like the sad lapdogs they are. HILARY AND HER HUSBAND ARE NOT THE SAME. SHE'S FAR MORE CONSERVATIVE THAN HE WAS, OR WILL EVER BE. Your favorite girl "MAnn" Coulter even said she'd endorse Clinton over McCain because even her dumb, ignorant ass KNOWS that Hillary isn't Bill. You're an idiot Perez, stick to talking about Britney's panties and Lilo's gum, because this is all so beyond your comprehension. PS - Is Hillary joining Paris on the Pay Perez Program?
F*ck em' both! McCain '08!!!!!!
Oprah used to be cool but she makes me sick. Why do people like her? She can't relate to us. Why do people watch her favorite things episode? Like if she likes it we have to–and who can afford her favorite things?
I could give a rip about celeb endorsements. I resent them–like who cares?
Have you seen how Chuck Norris stalks Huckabee? What's that about? I think the celebs hurt the political candidates, make them look all like star f**kers. In fact the best thing about McCain is that no Hollywood types–who don't have a clue what real life is like–are endorsing him.
Remember how Ben Affleck lost the election for John Kerry?
Oprah is a stupid pig…why are you gonna let the stupid pig influence your vote…dont be retarded VOTE HILLARY…Oprahs a loser and should loose her show and everything for backing Obama….shes nothing..
Oprah hasn't any influence over my vote. Her reappearance makes Barack look weak.
ABSOLUTELY NO INFLUENCE ON ME! I'm voting for Hillary!!
I LOVE Oprah but I have a mind of my own. Hillary has A LOT more experience than OBAMA. People need to stop and think what things are really going to be like with OBAMA as president. True, anything is better than what we have now. But….at least with Hillary, we know what to expect.
No, Obama's got it already!
You should not be voting if you need a celebrity to tell you who to vote for
I can't stand Oprah and wouldn't back any candidate that pimped her out on the campaign trail. He isn't running for President of Hollywood..he is supposed to be running for President of the United States of America.
honestly people please make up your own mind, dont vote for someone just because oprah tells you to
to be honest, I cant stand any of the candidates but Orca's endorsement of Obama TOTALLY puts me off of him even more than I already was. I'll be voting for Hilary because there really isn't another choice. Sigh.
no, no control over my vote. I like Oprah, but no.