How does it affect you that Oprah says to vote for B.Obama?

[jillan]

[wake.up.america]

1. Oprah knows not enough to tell me anything except how to lose weight and put it back on...

[jillan]

3. Funny stuff!

I was reading her magazine in an office lobby yesterday and couldn't get over all
the articles about making your marriage work - relighting the flame - stuff like that....

I've been married 27 years. She's never been married.
I was doing alot of headscratching.

[beachmom]

16. That's not very nice. This is a painful aspect of her life, and as

someone who also goes up and down the scale, I don't see why you think that's funny.

[la la]

21. oh stop-

it's the truth.

many of us have had that same problem. get over it.

[wake.up.america]

33. I was NOT trying to be funny,

[AZBlue]

57. That's just rude!

And insensitive.

[pnwmom]

2. I wish she could influence Michelle to quit putting her husband down

in public.

It seems to be a habit with her, and it bothers me every time she does it. I have a friend whose husband does this to her, and that's always bothered me, too.

[Totally Committed]

4. I am not an Obamaniac, but ... you are absolutely correct about this.

Someone has to tell her enough!

TC

[zabet]

5. It would make me NOT vote for him..

everyone seems to forget her having chimpy on her show when
he was running - it shot him to the lead in the polls.
She also had several politicians on helping sell the war
in Iraq.
Do not trust her political judgement at all due to that.

[beachmom]

17. She had both candidates on the show. In 2004 it was Dr. Phil. n/t

[zabet]

22. The PBS special with Bill Moyers on selling the war

showed how Oprah was part of the media assault on the American people.
This alone, participating in scamming America, is enough for me not to
trust her politically.

Do not mistake me as an Oprah basher, I am not. She has done amazing
things in her career. I just think she needs to stay out of the political
arena. Her viewers have elevated her and her opinions to almost cult status.

[Blue_In_AK]

6. Who? n/t

[rjones2818]

54. Bingo!

:woohoo:

[Ninga]

7. Oprah coming out of the closet for Obama, just reinforces my thought that this is the most

interesting election of my life time.

She is a shape maker, you can't take that away from her.

[AlCzervik]

8. we don't know yet if she's a kingmaker or not but it's going to be fun to watch.

i'm sure she'll be an excellent fundraiser.

[Netbeavis]

13. sure just ask James Frey how well it worked out for him.

Either Oprah is overworked and depends heavily on her producers to do her legwork and research for which she fails to double-check....or Oprah is starting to ascend into the world where mega-riches obscure her view.

I am not sure which it is, but both question her credibility on personal selections.

[Tellurian]

40. Since Oprah's falling out with Dr Phil & Steadman,

replacing them with the loony Gail; it's been all down hill for her, all the way.

[LiberalFighter]

43. She created Dr Phil and he is an effin moron

[Tellurian]

45. And here I thought his mother created him...

Dr Phil counseled Oprah during her lawsuit with the Cattleman's association. When they claimed irreparable harm and damaged financially when she Pooh-poohed red meat as responsible for people's high cholesterol. And as a result, the price of beef (on the hoof) plummeted.

She won the suit with Dr Phil's help. His knowledge of people's personalities during the Jury selection process was instrumental in her winning the suit. Dr Phil went on to appearing weekly on her show and was very well received by her audience to the point of being offered his own show. I personally like him. Phil has helped many people and will find a way of getting the necessary help for people even if someone can't afford treatment. He regularly advocates for children. If thats an effin moron, I'll take him every time over a Liberal Moron..

[Greyhound]

9. Just another billionaire that thinks the new feudalism is great.

I voted that shew will cause many to vote for him, but her recommendation will stop me from voting for him.

[ellacott]

10. right.........

[Greyhound]

34. yes...

[Colobo]

11. I don't listen to Oprah, but I'm glad she's for Obama. A lot of people listen to her.

[Dulcinea]

20. Agreed.

If Oprah gets politically apathetic people to vote, that's fine by me!

[Vilis Veritas]

12. Oprah? Who is that?

You left that choice off the poll...;-)

While I am sure it means a lot to a certain segment of the population, it saddens me that this will probably be how some people make up their mind on who to vote for in the election.

Peace.

[beachmom]

14. Actually I vote for a 4th option:

It won't influence my vote, and I doubt it will influence other's votes either, at least in a big way. Sometimes I'll read a book she's recommended (actually "The Poisonwood Bible" was first recommended by Hillary Clinton, and then Oprah put it on her book list. We read it for my book club and it was a great, great read that I recommend to anyone here).

As I said on another thread, this is a one time thing by Oprah. She is largely apolitical, but I think she is attracted to Obama's hopeful message, which is in line with her world view. They're both from Chicago, AA, and successful, so they also have that in common.

[wndycty]

15. She won't influence a lot of DUers, but we are small in comparison . . .

. . .to the number of people she reaches.

[ripple]

18. It doesn't. I was going to vote for him, anyway.

and I'm guessing that for a lot of DU'ers, George Clooney's endorsement carries more weight than Oprah's.

[AtomicKitten]

19. Clooney is definitely cuter.

[Totally Committed]

47. George Clooney. . . . . . . . . . . . .

What else is there to say?

TC

[polichick]

23. I don't think she'll influence people who normally vote...

But she'll probably draft some new voters, who'll go with Obama.

[Milo_Bloom]

24. B & C

However, I know a friend who will do whatever she says. I was talking to her last week and she told me specifically that "of course" she is supporting Clinton because she is a woman. However this girl also watches Oprah every day, buys every book and worships at the alter that is O... when Oprah says to her it is okay for a woman not to vote for Clinton, I have no doubt her opinion will change.

[Colobo]

25. I hope Oprah convinces your friend to vote for Obama. We need him.

[Milo_Bloom]

26. He is the best of the bunch right now, but I am still hoping for more...

Either Gore or Clark.

[Colobo]

27. If your favorites don't jump in, we will be waiting for you here in the Obama camp!

[NOLALady]

28. Oprah, The Pope, or my husband cannot

influence my vote. That's ridiculous to believe that someone would vote based on someone else's opinion.

[Colobo]

29. Many people do. Millions listen to Hannity, Limbaugh

and others and do exactly what they say. Oprah has a huge following as well, and people listen to her.

[ellacott]

30. That's the purpose of endorsements and advertising n/t

[Adelante]

31. It doesn't affect me in the least

But it's great publicity and probably a good source of funds for Obama.

[Justyce]

32. Her show hasn't been canceled yet?

And no, her opinion doesn't mean anything to me one way or the other...

[Bucky]

35. Few endorsements could sway me, but none could make me laugh more than hers.

Obama's very cool. He's on my short list. Oprah's endorsement will not dampen my enthusiasm.

[ecstatic]

36. I think her support encourages some to "dare to believe" that a black man

could win. That's the main thing I take away from her support for him.

[RandomKoolzip]

37. Well at least she isn't urging us to vote republican. n/t

[ellacott]

38. oh boy n/t

[RandomKoolzip]

39. yob ho n/t

[ellacott]

41. That too

[AtomicKitten]

42. Makes me feel all tingly.

[Cameron27]

44. I won't affect me at all.

If she brings in the votes, I guess it's good. She has enormous power & influence, and that bothers a bit. We'll see how it goes.

[Skittles]

46. not an Oprah fan

I think she is extremely self-absorbed so I don't give a flying f*** what she thinks

[FrenchieCat]

48. If DUers can tell me who my only choice of candidate is,

I guess Oprah can endorse who she wants to see as President.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3503528&mesg_id=3503528

Between that DUer and Oprah, I'd probably be inclined to listen to Oprah.....cause at least she didn't approach me in that absolute "I know better than you" way.

[cadmium]

49. It's a moral boost. I am supporting Obama

to begin with. Obviously supporters of the other candidates are going to ridicule this endorsement--but I hope it gives him some momentum.

[illinoisprogressive]

50. I don't see what the big deal is. Hillary has Bill stumping for her so,

Obama can have his buddy Oprah help out.

[maximusveritas]

51. Hardly anyone will ever admit to having been influenced

You always hear people say they can't be influenced by ads, but the evidence shows that they are even if they don't know it. I think the same thing applies to these endorsements.

[PatSeg]

52. Not a fan and don't give a hoot who she recommends

This is one self absorbed woman who totally turns me off. As a powerful TV personality, she should showcase all the candidates equally or stay out of politics. Jon Stewart, and Bill Maher invite all the candidates to appear on their shows and don't show a preference for any of them.

[LWolf]

53. Other:

Oprah's, or anyone's, endorsement has zero effect on my vote. I feel competent enough to do my own evaluation and make my own choice, thanks.

That has nothing to do with book recommendations. I've never gotten a book because she recommended it, but I've read some great books that she has also recommended. She has good taste in literature, imo. If I ever ran out of things to read, I might check out her list.

I just don't. Run out, that is. As a former librarian, I know how to find books that will interest me. :D

[killbotfactory]

55. Oprah has no sway over my vote

But her opinion is respected by an enormous amount of people, and this can only be a good thing for Obama.

[Barracuda]

56. Influence my vote !

The only person who can influence my vote is the candidate himself. Hopefully most people are the same.

[Mozcram]

58. Why are people so angry and resentful for toward oprah?

I appreciate most of her values and she is an amazing accomplished woman, one of the few media celebrities who deserves admiration for her work, some of her work
she is a great role model
why are you so upset at her?
who among tv celebs do you respect and admire?

[LSK]

59. so shes supporting the hometown candidate

This is hardly a revolutionary concept.

[Imagevision]

60. I don't believe Hillary die-hards aren't too pleased with Oprah's support for Obama, clearly

her support and her position will not hurt Obama, it greatly depends on the strategies and timing of Camp Oprah and Camp Obama.