There have been a number of these kinds of threads lately. Hopefully this one doesn't devolve into the usual insults and BS.
Shaman is a really powerful class at high level, no matter what race you pick. Each has its benefits, either in racial traits or usable items. None of these is a "make or break" trait in most situations, in my opinion. Others' opinions differ.
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Full disclosure: I play an Ogre Shaman. <strike>Fat bags of fat</strike> Competitive eating champions need love, too!