Just wondering what people think of Oprah, as a public figure on television, so blatantly suppporting Obama.. will this help or hurt his campaign? Should she have to give other candidates equal time..?
Is it really right for television to take sides.. in any venue.
Not saying right or wrong, just asking a question. Thank you.
2007-09-09 08:35:14 · 8 answers · asked by Debra H 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I don't like that she has done that. I feel she has the right to back who ever she pleases but as a talk show host on the public airways, I do not think it proper for her to endorse any candidate. The reasoning is that she also interviews public figures. Yes, I believe equal time should be given to all candidates on public airways.
2007-09-09 08:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by Moody Red 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh how the times change.
I remember in the 1950's and 60's there was a woman in Cincinnati, Ohio who had a VERY popular talk show. Her name was Ruth Lyons and the show was called the "50-50 Club".
She was told by the FCC to NEVER say anything that can be construed as either an endorsement or critical of any candidate or political issue, because her influence over the large audience was so great it could change the course of history.
If she had violated that order, if the FCC would have canceled her show IMMEDIATELY!
I know this because the topic of the order from the FCC was discussed both on her show and in the news.
She NEVER violated that order.
What has changed?
WHO is running the FCC?
Should ALL candidates be given EQUAL TIME by the network? - Not just equal time, but be guaranteed EQUAL AUDIENCE?
That would be FAIRNESS!
2007-09-09 08:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by Philip H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is pathetic....I am so tired of people being disingenuous....and Pa leez, the first candidate she goes overboard for just happens to be black....yea, right.
You know, I would have a lot more respect for her and every other biased Hollywood joker, if they had the guts to say..."You know, whitey has run this country for over 200 years, let give a brother a chance". That is what she is thinking and everyone knows it. Too bad, all that money and she still doesn't have enough to buy a backbone...
Just keep spoon feeding the philanthropic pablum to your adoring fans, they are licking it up like honey...
The worst of it is, yea, it will probably help Obama, and God help us all if he ever becomes our leader.... He is just not qualified for the job...no experience, no intelligence and, like his benefactor, no backbone!!
2007-09-09 09:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Lilliput1212 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would rather see her support Obama than Hillary. I was wondering about that equal time thing also, cuz they are not allowed to show any L&O with Fred Thompson in it until after the election, so I don't know how she is getting away with it, but I don't watch her anyway.......she has really gone over the edge this time.
2007-09-09 14:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by >♥Cat♥< 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am giving her a chance to change course and endorse me. If she refuses, she will not be allowed on my airwaves when I take control of this country.
Notice I said "when" and not "if".
Word to your mothers.
2007-09-09 08:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Hillary Clinton 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She selects leaders by the color of their skin. They could have the intelligence of a maggot , but that wouldn't matter - - - it's the skin, baby . That nice dark skin.
2007-09-09 08:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
since its her own personal show she can take all the sides she wants.
now news shows and certain other shows must be impartian.
it might help him. oprah has a huge fan base
2007-09-09 08:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
She's an entrainer and her OPINION is no more valid than mine or yours!
Good luck
2007-09-09 08:43:48 · answer #8 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋