The intersection of politics and celebrity began the moment that Mr. Obama’s wife, Michelle Obama, declared, “It is my honor to introduce to you the first lady of television, Oprah Winfrey.” A wave of camera flashes illuminated a downtown convention center here as Ms. Winfrey entered to a thunderous roar. For 17 minutes, Ms. Winfrey delivered a testimonial for Mr. Obama arguing the nation was at a critical moment in its history that required a candidate who could heal divisions and chart a new direction. She did not mention Mrs. Clinton or any of their rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination, but dismissed suggestions that voters should choose a candidate with the most Washington experience.
Is politics a Circus show? This article mention that Oprah Winfrey was supporting Obama. Winning politics is by who gives the best performance. I wish there was a better way to get the message out to the people with less noise. Yes I think Oprah is noise. The people were there to see Oprah and the news covered it more because it was Oprah. But what message did we received from president candidate? I don't think we really heard about Obama. For the people who don't follow politics I think this kind of coverage will help Obama campaign, but I'm not a fan of this promotion. Then again its "do whatever necessary to win". Whatever the case this kind of campaigning has been happening far before I was born.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/09/us/politics/09oprah.html?_r=1&ref=politics&oref=slogin
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