Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Oprah's Input
Oprah is helping Obama in this presidential election; both Obama and Oprah are getting criticized for their unusual team work in this election. Is it fair? who cares! Is Obama getting extra votes thanks to Oprah's input? Well duh, of course he is because Oprah has such a loyal audience that they would do just about anything she says; please don't take this literally. I am tired of hearing all these negative comments about Obama concerning Oprah's political input in the 2008 election. I believe that you should be able to use what ever legal resources available in order to win an election; that includes wealthy and socially powerful figures such as Oprah.
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Merilis, Oprah does have a huge following but I don't think that people just follow her blindly. She's sure to give him some boost but Obama is a very personable canidate and I think that's were the main pull comes from.
I actually read i biography on Oprah while in high school (i must have been very bored). Even though I find her utterly annoying and cannot stand her show, I have a lot of respect for that woman, she has come a long way. Again, i am glad to see celebrities getting involved in politics
I agree with you Merilis. If he had people supporting him that had a bad image, it would hurt him. People would bring that up as soon as they here about it. So why should it be a problem if somebody whom is an icon support her person.
I feel it is good for Oprah to help Obama. But I was going to vote for him even before I knew she was helping him.
Nobody say anything when The Rich and Famous white Americans support a canidate. It's only a problem when The Rich and Famous black people with a large black following support a black canidate. Many say it is unfair and it is even worst because she is a Powerful Black Woman.
I on the other hand, do not think Oprah should be helping Obama. If he is getting more votes because of her, they are not voting for him, they are more or less voting for her. Why doesn't she just run for president? She would probably win.
People follow Oprah like she's God or something. If Oprah says she likes a book then everyone and their grandma goes and buys it whether it's good or not. The same thing applies here. Since Oprah says she likes Obama then most of her "faithful followers" will be sure to cast their vote for him. It pretty ridiculous!
One reason people follow Oprah is that she is always giving free stuff of value to people in her audience. Buying love.
Cherish and josh j., I bet if Oprah sent you guy's airfare and tickets to her show you would go at the drop of the hat.
I bet you're right. I don't understand you're point, though.
yeah I'd take the free airfare but I'd find a way to boycot going to see her show . . . and really like Josh said what is your point? Just because I might take her free stuff doesn't mean she's gonna sway my personal opinions in any way.
Then why do you think she would have any more pull over other people than she have on you? The thing is people will vote with whom they feel, its not really Oprah's influence over people that will sway any peoples vote.
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