Author Topic: Is Oprah the most powerful person in America? (Read 19445 times)

headhuntersix · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2008, 02:53:24 PM »

His brief to the UN, knowing that the case for war was weak, did him in. He did not want to go to war or not with the manpower advocated by Rummy

Cap · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2008, 03:15:35 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on February 21, 2008, 02:26:50 PM

Yep. She got burned by that guy.

Colin Powell's wife was concerned for his safety and I think that's primarily why he didn't run. Too bad.

So we might see her back another crappy product...

Dos Equis · « **Reply #27 on:** February 21, 2008, 05:29:33 PM »

Quote from: cap86 on February 21, 2008, 03:15:35 PM

So we might see her back another crappy product...

She already has.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #28 on:** February 28, 2008, 04:10:14 PM »

More Oprah power.

Feb 28, 4:20 PM EST
Oprah's book pick sells at record pace

NEW YORK (AP) -- Even for an Oprah Winfrey book pick, "A New Earth" has been a sensation. About 3.5 million copies of Eckhart Tolle's spiritual self-help guide have been shipped since Winfrey, host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," announced her selection four weeks ago.

The book has topped the best-seller list on Amazon.com virtually from the moment Winfrey's choice was revealed, and it is the fastest-selling pick ever at Barnes & Noble Inc., according to a statement issued Thursday by Winfrey.

It's also a record shipment in a four-week span for any book by Penguin Group (USA), which has published such million sellers as Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat, Pray, Love" and Ken Follett's Winfrey-endorsed "The Pillars of the Earth."

Brian Tart, president and publisher of the Penguin imprint Dutton, told The Associated Press that a key factor was the upcoming Web seminars featuring Winfrey and Tolle, to be held for 10 consecutive Mondays starting March 3.

"Oprah herself has committed 10 weeks to talking to the author, and people from all over the world will be able to participate," said Tart, who added that more than 500,000 people, from more than 100 countries, have registered for the seminar.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BOOKS_WINFREY_TOLLE?SITE=HIHAD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

240 is Back · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2008, 04:15:20 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on February 21, 2008, 02:47:08 PM

Nah. Somebody had already reported that his wife had been treated for depression, which wasn't anyone's business.

correct. Mccain's wife had some drug issues a few years back, i think she went to rehab. I certainly wouldn't hold that against him. Clinton's hubby seems to have self control issues. Obama's wife puts her foot in mouth a lot and has a chip on her shoulder.

Nobody is perfect. Mccain left his first wife when she got sick. Clinton has done a lot of shady stuff. Obama did a lot of coke.

They're just people. It's the decisions they make that sets them apart as great.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #30 on:** June 05, 2008, 01:18:22 AM »

Oprah has the power. $:-\$

Oprah 'doing the happy dance' over Obama win
Posted: 08:12 PM ET

Oprah hit the trail for Obama during the primary season.

(CNN) — Oprah Winfrey is ecstatic over Barack Obama’s apparent victory in this year’s Democratic presidential race.

"I'm euphoric, I've been doing the happy dance all day,” she said in a statement released Wednesday I'm so proud of Barack and Michelle and what this means for all of us, the new possibilities for our country.”

The talk show host, who campaigned for Obama in several key early primary states, added: “And if he wants me to, I'm ready to go door to door."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

Tre · « **Reply #31 on:** June 05, 2008, 02:29:47 AM »

I said a couple of years ago that Oprah could win the Presidency if she were to run.

Later, she came out with her endorsement of Obama and it was at that point that he became a household name.

I believe that a Black person can win the Presidency during my lifetime, but my prediction is that the first Black to win the office would come from the Republican Party. With their operatives so deeply rooted in 'how things run', I don't believe I will see the 2-party monopoly undone in my lifetime.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #32 on:** August 29, 2008, 12:30:08 AM »

She's got the power. $:-\$

Oprah on Obama: ‘I Cried My Eyelashes Off’by Associated Press
Friday, August 29, 2008

DENVER — Oprah Winfrey is leaving Denver with the candidate she wanted, but reportedly without her eyelashes.

The talk-show host said she was moved to tears by Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. And those must’ve been some serious tears.

“I cried my eyelashes off,” she said in the bowels of Invesco Field, moments after Obama accepted the nomination for president before an estimated 84,000 people.

“I think it’s the most powerful thing I have ever experienced,” she added, calling Obama’s words “transcendent.” On the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream Speech,” Winfrey compared Obama’s words to those of the civil-rights leader, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

“He’s not an African-American candidate,” she said. “He’s a candidate for Americans.”

Winfrey threw her support behind Obama early — even before the Democratic primaries got under way last year. She’s stayed active since, hosting rallies and fundraisers that even Obama has acknowledged have given him a boost.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/29/oprah-cries/

Dos Equis · « **Reply #33 on:** October 20, 2008, 05:38:54 PM »

Can't forget about the Oprah factor. She is probably partly responsible for his fundraising success.

Busted · « **Reply #34 on:** October 20, 2008, 06:12:22 PM »

Quote from: headhuntersix on February 21, 2008, 07:36:10 AM

Beserk...ur over-estimating the intelligence of the average American....we on this board dissect everything...because we like this shit. I think alot of folks are happy to have Oprah decide for them.

Your happy to have Bill Orielly and Rush Limbaugh decide for you..

Dos Equis · « **Reply #35 on:** November 04, 2008, 09:52:49 PM »

Yes, Oprah is the most powerful person in America.

Dan-O · « **Reply #36 on:** November 04, 2008, 10:03:42 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on November 04, 2008, 09:52:49 PM

Yes, Oprah is the most powerful person in America.

It occurred to me as I saw her face displayed prominently in the crowd at Obama's victory rally tonight--it's definitely politically expedient for her to be seen there and aligned with Obama in peoples' minds, and vice versa.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #37 on:** November 04, 2008, 10:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Dan-O on November 04, 2008, 10:03:42 PM

It occurred to me as I saw her face displayed prominently in the crowd at Obama's victory rally tonight--it's definitely politically expedient for her to be seen there and aligned with Obama in peoples' minds, and vice versa.

Agree. She has a huge fan base and will continue to help his popularity.

johnny1 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 04, 2008, 11:16:00 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on February 21, 2008, 07:33:12 AM

Did oprah play a huge part in winning women and african american vote? Very possible.

Obama is winning 80% of black vote, and splitting the woman vote. He won the last 10 primaries with a 33% margin of victory.

Clinton used to OWN the black and female vote. Did Oprah play a part in it? Who knows.

Agreed!

tu_holmes · « **Reply #39 on:** November 04, 2008, 11:20:39 PM »

Oprah has been the most powerful person in America for years.

You guys are just noticing?

Epic being late to the party.

Desolate · « **Reply #40 on:** November 05, 2008, 01:34:34 AM »

I just want to know when she'll have the guts to come out of the closet.

I mean, she's not fooling anyone.

24KT · « **Reply #41 on:** November 05, 2008, 06:31:04 AM »

I just thought of something...

If she cried her eyelashes off when he won the Democratic nomination... what did she do last night?

Dos Equis · « **Reply #42 on:** November 05, 2008, 07:49:50 AM »

Probably prayed to the god within her.

tu_holmes · « **Reply #43 on:** November 05, 2008, 10:43:55 AM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on November 05, 2008, 07:49:50 AM

Probably prayed to the god within her.

I guess God didn't like McCain or Palin this time out huh?

Dos Equis · « **Reply #44 on:** November 05, 2008, 10:48:45 AM »

Quote from: tu_holmes on November 05, 2008, 10:43:55 AM

I guess God didn't like McCain or Palin this time out huh?

Have no idea. I'll ask Him when we have our conference call. It's scheduled for a few minutes after the Obama campaign finishes theirs.

"Obama campaign's prayer conference calls went from weekly to daily four months ago, and will continue through Election Day. Supporters of the Illinois senator have started prayer circles, enlisting friends to join them online, on the phone or in person to pray for wisdom for the candidate."

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/02/prayer-warriors-fast-steps-florida-legislature/

tu_holmes · « **Reply #45 on:** November 05, 2008, 10:53:30 AM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on November 05, 2008, 10:48:45 AM

Have no idea. I'll ask Him when we have our conference call. It's scheduled for a few minutes after the Obama campaign finishes theirs.

"Obama campaign's prayer conference calls went from weekly to daily four months ago, and will continue through Election Day. Supporters of the Illinois senator have started prayer circles, enlisting friends to join them online, on the phone or in person to pray for wisdom for the candidate."

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/02/prayer-warriors-fast-steps-florida-legislature/

Haha... Funny how it's news if Obama prays.

That's why the Republicans lost... There's real issues and you guys are worrying about the guy praying.

HAHAHA.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #46 on:** November 05, 2008, 10:56:43 AM »

Quote from: tu_holmes on November 05, 2008, 10:53:30 AM

Haha... Funny how it's news if Obama prays.

That's why the Republicans lost... There's real issues and you guys are worrying about the guy praying.

HAHAHA.

Obama made his faith a significant part of his campaign. But good to see they believe God is on their side.

tu_holmes · « **Reply #47 on:** November 05, 2008, 10:57:41 AM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on November 05, 2008, 10:56:43 AM

Obama made his faith a significant part of his campaign. But good to see they believe God is on their side.

Funny... I thought George Bush did it as well.

I dare say if people hadn't been calling him a Muslim, he wouldn't have bothered.

Nice to see you're ok if the Dems use it too.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #48 on:** November 05, 2008, 11:02:47 AM »

Quote from: tu_holmes on November 05, 2008, 10:57:41 AM

Funny... I thought George Bush did it as well.

I dare say if people hadn't been calling him a Muslim, he wouldn't have bothered.

Nice to see you're ok if the Dems use it too.

I'm okay with any candidate talking about their faith. They pretty much have to if they want to be elected.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:30:32 AM »

$:-\$

Blagojevich makes TV rounds as impeachment trial set to begin

(CNN) -- Impeachment proceedings against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich are scheduled to begin Monday in the state Senate, but the embattled governor is expected to skip the trial and instead appear on several television programs.

Blagojevich is facing federal corruption allegations, including trying to trade or sell the Senate seat that became vacant after Barack Obama was elected president.

The second-term Democratic governor has denied wrongdoing.

In his first live prime-time interview, Blagojevich will appear Monday on CNN's "Larry King Live."

He spoke with ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday morning and appeared later on ABC's "The View."

On "Good Morning America," Blagojevich said he considered appointing Oprah Winfrey as Obama's Senate replacement.

"She seemed to be someone who had helped Barack Obama in a significant way become president," he said. "She was obviously someone with a much broader bully pulpit than other senators."

The governor said Winfrey was one of several candidates he had considered for the position.

. . . .

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/26/illinois.governor/index.html