Asked whether she has any doubts
- not specifically about politics but about herself,
about life, about anything
- Winfrey gave this answer:
“No, I don’t have any doubts. I really don’t
Because I live in a very spiritual space"
Barbra Streisand Ponders Weighty Matters
Streisand: "Madame President of the United States...
it’s an extraordinary thought
We truly are in a momentous time,
where a woman’s potential has no limitations
"Hillary Clinton has already proven to
a generation of women that there are no limits for success
She is driven by her passion for public service
and her belief in the enormous potential of our country"
"Smart, capable and strong in her convictions,
Hillary has transcended the dictates
of what is thought to be possible for our time
Oh sweet Jesus... will it never end? Why don't we just have Babs and Oprah run against each other?
I am physically nauseous from all this crap. Nobody gives a damn about the issues or they'd be ignoring these fucking celebrity candidates and start to pay attention to the people who could really lead this country in the manner that we need now.
Sadly, I'm afraid we get the leaders we deserve. I want my country back.
Oprah was no surprise. She's the Queen of Givaway's. Oprah stimulates the greed and consumerism in giving everything from clock radios, towels, cars to a bunch of hysterically howling and squealing women.
After that Oprah's other schtick is to the Altar of Celebrity Worship as she flacks every "name" she can find. More squealing,screaming, and howling.
I doubt very much if Barbra will campaign. However when Oprah first endorsed Obama on her show she claimed that while she supported him, she would never actively campaign.
So much for Queen Oprah who hopes to mesmerize the women with her prize giveaway.....Obama. Or, are we being asked to vote for Oprah for President sub rosa?
Seriously! Who cares! The fact that the Clinton camp feels this is noteworthy speaks volumes in itself. What the fuck does Barbara know that any of us don't and really why should we listen to her opinion.
I didn't know she was an expert on politics or anything else in the world other than music and I would even question that. Give me a break!
The big news in this article is that Barbra Streisand is still alive.Obama Taps the ‘Oprah Effect’ [Original]
The conventional wisdom says that celebrity endorsements don’t mean much in politics. Now we’re about to see whether the “Oprah effect” can do for Barack Obama what it did for Leo Tolstoy.
The Obama campaign’s announcement Monday that Oprah Winfrey will barnstorm the early primary states with the candidate she has called “my favorite guy” was big news in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Theoretically, the active support of a popular talk-show host shouldn’t have much impact on Obama’s prospects one way or the other. But we’re talking Oprah here.
Winfrey occupies a unique place in American culture; her show offers a blend of self-empowerment, spirituality and consumerism—“Oprah’s Favorite Things”—that enthralls millions of viewers every day.
Two years ago, sellout crowds filled arenas and convention centers around the nation when she staged a series of motivational events. Famously protective of the Oprah brand, she has steered clear of electoral politics—until now.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Winfrey said she will not use her “platform” on Obama’s behalf—meaning her show and her eponymous magazine—but instead will speak for him with her “personal voice.”
Why? “Because I felt it was a the right thing to do. And you know, I weighed that: What is the cost to me for doing it? Am I going to lose viewers?
"I made the decision that I have the right to do it as an American citizen. ... I know him well enough to believe in his moral authority. And that is the number one reason why I am supporting him.”
Timing is everything, in entertainment as well as politics. Winfrey’s upcoming campaign appearances with Obama will come less than a month before the nominating caucuses in Iowa, where a recent Washington Post/ABC News poll shows Obama with a slim lead.
Winfrey’s support might not make any difference. But if I were running for president, I’d rather have her with me than against me.
Asked by the Hollywood Reporter whether she has any doubts—not specifically about politics but about herself, about life, about anything—Winfrey gave this answer:
“No, I don’t have any doubts. I really don’t. Because I live in a very spiritual space—not a religious space, but I live in a spiritual space where I understand the connection that we all have with each other. It’s not just rhetoric for me. I really do understand the common denominator in the human experience.”
If anyone else were to say such a thing, it would sound like nothing but a bunch of New Age newspeak. When Oprah Winfrey says it, you can’t escape the nagging feeling that she knows something the rest of us don’t.
Barbra Streisand Endorses Clinton.
As the announcement of Oprah Winfrey stumping for White House hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) continues to dominate political chatter, the campaign of chief rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) rolled out Tuesday the endorsement of megastar Barbra Streisand.
Clintons' move to grab headlines from Oprah/Obama
Streisand is being used to reclaim the political news cycle---there's been a lot of pondering going on in print and cable over the value of celebrity endorsements in general and Winfrey in particular.
The announcement did not say if Streisand, a longtime Democratic activist who has been close to Bill and Hill for years--would go on the stump for Clinton.
Unlike Winfrey, a beloved figure who until now has stayed away from politics in order to not devalue her brand, Streisand is the star Repubublicans love to brand as a left-winger.
From Clinton campaign headquarters
Barbra Streisand Endorses Hillary Clinton
Legendary filmmaker, artist, and Democratic activist, Barbra Streisand, today endorsed Hillary Clinton for President.
Streisand cited Clinton’s ability to bring about change and the historic nature of her campaign as reasons why she is supporting Hillary’s candidacy.Madame President of the United States...it’s an extraordinary thought. We truly are in a momentous time, where a woman’s potential has no limitations," said Streisand.Streisand has been working on behalf of Democratic candidates for over forty years, performing at fundraisers and participating in campaign events.
"Hillary Clinton has already proven to a generation of women that there are no limits for success. She is driven by her passion for public service and her belief in the enormous potential of our country.
"Smart, capable and strong in her convictions, Hillary has transcended the dictates of what is thought to be possible for our time.
"Hillary is a powerful voice for change as we find our country at an important crossroads. Under her leadership, our country will regain its respect within the global community.
She will prioritize issues of global climate change, universal health care and rebuilding a strong economy. After 8 long years, the public will once again have faith in their government.
Another former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote, ‘In government, in business, and in the professions there may be a day when women will be looked upon as persons.
We are, however, far from that day as yet.’ More than 50 years later 'that day' is now upon us…and Hillary Clinton is ready to shatter through that glass ceiling for all women.
In addition, the Streisand Foundation has raised millions for causes including the environment, women’s equality as well as human and civil rights and liberties.
"I’m honored to have Barbra’s support," said Clinton. "Barbra has used her immense talent to be an advocate for truth, justice, and fairness and I deeply appreciate her confidence in my candidacy as we work together to change the direction of our nation."
Barbra Streisand is a singer, theatre and film actress, composer, film producer and director.
She has won Oscars for Best Actress and Best Original Song as well as multiple Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. She is considered one of the most commercially and critically successful female entertainers in modern history.