to Naomi Kennedy

Don't look for the king maker who has thrust Obama into prominence. He thrust himself there because he is gold.

First stop Washington, next stop World.

spring woods, Amsterdam, Netherlands

with much umbrage to the previous submitters. Why the broohah over Oprah's endorsement and campaigning?
No such noise when Striesand and other celbrities did the exact same in elections gone by. Are we feeding our denign
racism??? No that can't be it. mmmm.

charles stephens, St Marys, U.S.S. Georgia

There is only ONE poll that suggests obama is a head of Clinton in IOWA??? She leads in every national poll...Maybe Oprah can hire obama this country will not, we cannot train another man to be president... Make History, VOTE FOR HILLARY..IOWA LOVES HILLARY CLINTON...

BOYCOTT OPRAH!

Lakeisha Jones, Mi, IOWA

Shame on Oprah for not giving woman voters the credit of being smarter than to vote for a person based on her personal opinion and race. These middle class woman who support your show and mags have made you who you are oprah....

Your not better than any other american, just more wealthy than most....

Macy Adams, Riding, NH

All these electoral gimick by presidential contestants appears to me , particularly the celeberity queen ,Oprah Winfrey being
deployed by Obama,kike a catholic contestant asking the Pope to campaign for him.Not that Orpah is of the status of the Pope, but the very idea arises out of defeatism

Acharya, Bangalore, India

Why is everyone so upset with Oprah? If anything I think her backing Obama will increase her ratings... those wanting to know what she is doing and what he is up to will now tune in! If she wasn't Oprah and decided to back him would anyone have anything to say then? People will vote for who they want to vote for and thats the bottom line. :-) Go Oprah and Obama!

Erika, Skokie, IL

does the world really care who gets elected? so long as it isnt another religious fanatic pretending that he is on a mission from his so called god.so long as the next president can manage to string more than 5 words together without inciting war and anger in the world, they cant be worse than bush.what the world and US needs a normal, down to earth, humble president, so just look at bush and vote for someone who is completely opposite, maybe then the whole world, traditional friends included, wont be so ashamed to be your friend anymore.

luke, perth, australia

well done Oprah!! she's now made enough bilions (hopefully liquid and in the bank) to take the risk she always wanted to take.
She's going into politics head first.

It doesn't matter if it backfires and her empire collapses. she's got enough money. The hardship and compromise has paid of Winney!

muhammed lawal, London, UK

Oprah has every right to support Obama, she's human too, isn't she? She's not just a celebrity. How would you like it if someone said, no don't help make your country a better place, stick to your minimum wage daytime job.

Naomi Kennedy, Saskatoon, Canada

But the big question still remains unanswered: Who "made" Obama into a national figure? He was just one of thousands of local elected officials in America and had only seven years experience in office when he was tapped to give the prestigious keynote address to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Even before his speech, he was being heralded as a potential presidential candidate in 2008.

Now, with less than four years of experience at the national level, he running for president, something totally unheard of in past presidential campaigns.

So, who IS the kingmaker behind Obama?

Bob Evans, Anaheim, California

I have watched Oprah for years and have almost felt a sister-hood with her. I won't watch her anymore and I will not talk about all the good things it is rumored that she does. She should never take sides against or for a candidate. She has too many fans to anger if she takes sides. What she does in the vorter booth is no ones business. I am so upset that Oprah has caused this riff in our lives. I fell like I've lost a family member. P. Fitzgerald Limestone, Tn.

Pamela Fitzgerald, Limestone, Washington Tn. 37681

must be desperate.

robert, vancouver, bc

I think Oprah should be very cautious about how she handles the influence she possesses as a celebrity icon. She may have the power to sway some voters, those so enthralled by her success that they are willing to ape all of her opinions. However, I think those who try to place politics above daily entertainment might find that Obama's campaign is tainted by such support.

Illoma Carr, North Hatley, Quebec, Canada

Celebs are also voters and are entitled to form an opinion and make that public! Last time I checked, a celeb was the Governor of California! Are you both just scared that Oprah is the celeb in question?

Elias, Stevenage, UK

Obama will still loose and so will Oprah her ratings for her show. and we people will have a laugh at her expense

Presh, Wadebridge,

I think Hillary should enrol Lettermen, Springer, Leno to campaign for her. Remind me to burn my TV the next time Oprah appears.

SK Lin, HongKong,

I think celebrities have every right to get involved in politics if they want. They have done so for decades and will, I hope, continue to do so. I say this though I don't like Obama and won't vote for him.

Edwin Swezey, Paris, France

I think Oprah is making a mistake in her own career by getting so involved in the political aspirations of Mr. Obama. I think it's okay for her to mention her support of her chosen candidate but I think it will eventually backfire. Oprah should stick to her daytime job! In fact all celebrities should stay out of it.

Leslie Johannsen, Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A

What next...........Should Hillary get the help of Jerry springer????
Personally I think celebs need to stick to their jobs and let the politicians alone to do their own dirty work.

J Dougherty, Washington, USA