Oprah afraid of Palin? Update: Oprah responds
posted at 10:33 am on September 5, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Perhaps the Carney meme of Sarah Palin being afraid of the media is a case of projection. Drudge reports that Oprah Winfrey will not invite the first woman on a Republican ticket to be a guest on her show. Why? She’s apparently afraid of the damage it will do … to Barack Obama:
“Half of her staff really wants Sarah Palin on,” an insider explains. “Oprah’s website is getting tons of requests to put her on, but Oprah and a couple of her top people are adamantly against it because of Obama.”
One executive close to Winfrey is warning any Palin ban could ignite a dramatic backlash!
One might assume that, given Winfrey’s demographics. The largest part of her audience is white females over 55 years of age. Almost four times as many women watch as men, although she does get about 1.7 million men a day to view her show.
How will that audience react to a freeze-out of Palin? Many want to see Palin speak to their issues, and might assume that the most successful woman in American entertainment would welcome the opportunity to make that introduction. Instead of making a business decision to do so, though, Winfrey has apparently made a political calculation that Palin will outshine the man she supports for President.
Obviously, someone is afraid of what will happen when Palin meets the American people through the media. From what I see, it’s not John McCain or Sarah Palin who fears it.
Update: Oprah has issued a statement in response to the Drudge story:
The item in today’s Drudge Report is categorically untrue. There has been absolutely no discussion about having Sarah Palin on my show. At the beginning of this Presidential campaign when I decided that I was going to take my first public stance in support of a candidate, I made the decision not to use my show as a platform for any of the candidates. I agree that Sarah Palin would be a fantastic interview, and I would love to have her on after the campaign is over.
TMZ notes that Obama has appeared on Oprah twice, both before he announced his candidacy for the White House.
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Before Oprah is anything, she is an entertainer. Remember that. Viewers have never really dictated what she did on the show. She always has and always will maintain complete creative control of her enterprise.
And remember this is really pretty much 50 50 here in America right now, so anybody she may turn off for not having Palin on, Oprah is fully aware that there is someone she has mad happy by not having Palin on.
Sorry, I know that was clumsily worded, but you get the point.
beefytee on September 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM
LOL!!!!!
…just laughed-off the other eyelash……
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM
LimeyGeek on September 5, 2008 at 2:41 PM –
Checkers. Chess.
The gambit has opened. Oprah has shot herself in the foot already. Any “details” about when and how many times Obama appeared on her show is meaningless at this point.
How many times any other candidate ever appeared on her show is equally meaningless.
Oprah’s own comments sectiuon and a huge host of blogs has spoken….they are no longer in awe of Oprah.
The whole point and this is where Palin makes her next move, two or three moves ahead of conventional wisdom, is moving on to the next subject/target, and leaving Oprah in her wake.
Methinks McCain is bringing her up to speed on the OODA loop.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM
ClassicCon on September 5, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Same level or not.
She hasn’t and isn’t using her show as a campaign stop.
It’s just simple fact.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM
I’m pretty sure you BELONG over at the Huffpost…..
(just laughed-off both eye-lashes and now one eye-brow)
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:47 PM
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM –
See my 2:45 post.
Oprah no longer matters.
The Mccain/Palin campaign is already working on other targets.
And the viewers of Oprah have inflected damage to Team Obama/Oprah.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Her show has always been theatre for her leftist ideals. She denied Thomas a spot on her show concerning his book, yet promotes Obama. How is that not a campaign stop? Again I agee she has a right to do what she decides, but I don’t understand how you can’t see how we are enjoying the Oprah civil war?
I mean if something this big happened to say Rush’s audience, the Kos kids would be just as happy?
ClassicCon on September 5, 2008 at 2:50 PM
My guess is that Oprah will quit doing her show soon. The ratings have been dropping like a rock since she climbed on the Obama love bus and she has more then enough money to sit on her ass in her Manolo’s and eat bonbons for the rest of her life.
Nahanni on September 5, 2008 at 2:50 PM
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 2:47 PM
I read it. And it still seems pretty apparant to me that all of the kneejerks don’t see the facts.
I don’t think Oprah would have mattered, even IF she DID have Obama on once a week from here on out and refused to have Palin on. I don’t think it would matter.
Call me a fool….but I just don’t think it matters.
My point still stands. She isn’t using her show as a campaign stop. It’s fact. It’s simple.
She obviously, very publicly supports Obama for Pres…but she IS NOT USING HER SHOW to give the clowns a pulpit.
And she’s a brilliant business woman for making that decision.
Drudge has everyone in an uproar for a day or so. And into the black hole of history this story goes……
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Same level or not.
She hasn’t and isn’t using her show as a campaign stop.
It’s just simple fact.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM
—–
Bridge,
This is only true if you’re asserting that campaigns start when the candidate announces he or she is running.
From my perch on the back of the sofa, here in Illinois it was obvious we weren’t electing a Senator – we were instead nominating a Presidential candidate.
Worse, Oprah may not use “The Oprah Show” to promote Obama, but she does use the person of Oprah to make appearances at Obama campaign events.
Mew
acat on September 5, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Basically, and Governor Palin understands this, this is a hallmark of her supposedly unqqualified political life, it’s akin to moose hunting.
You don’t stand up in an open field and say “Here Moosie, Moosie!” You quietly wait and stalk. Let the moose make the mistake. Then after running an oil rag over your weapon, you take out the hunting knife and field dress that sucker.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 2:53 PM
uhmmmm….yeah…..ever since she openly supported Barry, and……HER RATINGS TOOK A DIVE……..
It’s just simple fact, bridgetroll…..
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:53 PM
ClassicCon on September 5, 2008 at 2:50 PM
I prefer truth over childish cheerleading.
Sure, she’s a liberal..(to an extent–the woman thrives on capitalism, baby!) :)
LoL
No. I don’t give a flying flippity what Oprah or the Kos Kids would should or could think about.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Racist….
Just kidding, it was sold gold though.
ClassicCon on September 5, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Oh jeez
So, basically, you ALL think that Oprah’s fans are all MINDLESS WOMEN.
jeeeeeez
I can be a fan and know her political leanings and NOT CARE. Imagine that.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:55 PM
You are absolutely right. Obama wasn’t on her show after he decided to run. And she has campaigned for him outside of her show. It really would not be fair to just have Sarah on during the election.
But we are Americans and we build people up so we can tear them down. TEAR HER DOWN!!! RABBLE, RABBLE, RABBLE!
Geronimo on September 5, 2008 at 2:55 PM
I see a ‘Married.. With Children’ reference there..
DaveC on September 5, 2008 at 2:56 PM
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:53 PM
No, Dear. There are more than one reason for the ratings drop.
I’m not a troll, but you’re certainly a Joy!
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:56 PM
IT’S OFFICIAL:
McCain pulled in 38.9 million views last night.
He just beat Barry’s 38.7….LOL!!!!
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Geronimo on September 5, 2008 at 2:55 PM
LOL (hope you’re kidding…if so, that was funny!)
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:57 PM
That headline on Drudge has to hurt Oprahbama. By the way, the Drudge site also has a fundraising ad for McCain/Palin…
Steve Z on September 5, 2008 at 2:57 PM
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Is that true?!
LOVE IT!
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Go ahead. List the reasons- and show your math.
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Yeah, it’s fun to read all of these comments and the one’s over at her show. It is a meltdown.
Go Sarah!
Geronimo on September 5, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Right, a discussion implies two-way communication, whereas Oprah categorically decreed that Palin will not be on her show until AFTER the election.
“At the beginning,” Oprah hosted BarriO and endorsed him.
It isn’t as if Oprah is the correct venue for Palin. But that Oprah publicly closed and locked her doors before anyone knocked places the lack of grace smack dab on Oprah’s jackass.
maverick muse on September 5, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Yep! Just on Fox.
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 2:59 PM
but its not about celebrity…..
beefytee on September 5, 2008 at 2:59 PM
How you could be a fan of a shallow racist who stacks her show to portray only one viewpoint?
ClassicCon on September 5, 2008 at 3:00 PM
If people care this much about who the *(&(* Oprah has on her show…..
This country needs a whole lot more CHANGE than I thought.
How freakin’ pathetic.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:00 PM
…it’s about VOTES!
FiveWays on September 5, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Heh. Faith precedes the miracle. That’s unexpected.
maverick muse on September 5, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Umm, no. After he *announced* he was running. The decision came well before that, possibly at the 2004 DemCon. See me at 2:53pm.
True.
I agree. Politics, though, is often unfair.
Oprah is welcome to put principle over popularity. In this case, though, it’s going to drive a wedge right between her and her audience.
Mew
acat on September 5, 2008 at 3:02 PM
The whole thing is. I am eating myself sick…
Jaibones on September 5, 2008 at 3:02 PM
ClassicCon on September 5, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Well, I think she is good at what she does. I don’t watch her all of the time…and I do like the shows from years past much better (when she was still rising and really doing a fantastic job)
I’m smart enough to see through the filter of Oprah’s eyes and still enjoy the shows. Just like letterman…or Oreilly..or any other jacka** on the airwaves….
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Of course she can; you are missing a fairly obvious point.
Jaibones on September 5, 2008 at 3:03 PM
If I were Oprah..I’d stick to my guns.
Wait until the election.
Book Palin on the show.
Ratings on fire!
And that’s what she’ll do. I’m sure of it. She’s no dummy.
But seems her fans are kinda freaky.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:04 PM
If people care this much about who the *(&(* Oprah has on her show…..
This country needs a whole lot more CHANGE than I thought.
How freakin’ pathetic.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:00 PM
It is not about Oprah’s show anymore. It is all about cleaving off a demographic. One vote more for McCain/Palin can mean one less vote for Obama/Biden. Multiply this by various demographics and you win. Based on the comments on Oprah’s site and quite a number of other sites, and seems a huge portion of potential voters have been gained…and their angst over the alleged or perceived Oprah snub means they will be tlaking to friends and co-workers and family members…and the effect multiplies. And, the blame, as it were, comes to rest on Oprah. Clean gambit, clean hands.
OODA at its best.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 3:06 PM
What If His People Prayed – by Casting Crowns
What if the armies of the Lord
Picked up and dusted off their swords
Vowed to set the captives free
And not let satan have one more
What if the church, for heaven’s sake
Finally stepped up to the plate
Took a stand upon God’s promise
And stormed hell’s rusty gates
Chorus:
What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face Yeah
And Turn from their own way
And what would happen if we prayed
For those raised up to lead the way
Then maybe kids in school could pray
And unborn children see light of day
What if the life that we pursue
Came from a hunger for the truth
What if the family turned to Jesus
Stopped asking Oprah what to do
What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face Yeah
And Turn from their own way
He said that they would hear
His promise has been made
He’ll answer loud and clear
If only we would pray
If My people called by My name
If they’ll humble themselves and pray
If My people called by My name
If they’ll humble themselves and pray
kirkill on September 5, 2008 at 3:07 PM
I am beginning to loathe Hollywood.
I have to go put a good movie in the dvd player before I forget the joy of hollywood.
lol
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:07 PM
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 3:06 PM
that’s nice. Play off of the dumbasses.
When we are done here, can we work on FIXING EDUCATION in this country? seriously.
this is depressing.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Oh yeah, she going to take a hit alright. Suddenly she doesn’t seem so pristine after all. Not that I could care either way. I don’t watch Oprah, and to be honest, her following kinda gives me the creeps. Like she, herself is some kind of messiah-ette or something.
It is true though that in here in the good old US of A, we love to see people ruined, right or not.
Isn’t Sarah awesome? I love the fact that we can be so stoked about this election. It’s so refreshing and exciting, we’re probably not doomed after all.
Nice Kitty.
Geronimo on September 5, 2008 at 3:11 PM
That was the beginning of his running for President.
bloggless on September 5, 2008 at 3:12 PM
It’s moot, why would a VP-elect want to go on a talk show?
I think Gov. Palin will be busy with the transition.
reaganaut on September 5, 2008 at 3:13 PM
From the Oprah archives:
Keeping Hope Alive
Seems they’ve tried to misrepresent the facts. You notice the first line of this paragraph doesn’t match the quotes from Oprah. They want you to think this was done on CNN with the Larry King interview.
Why would Oprah ask Obama to announce on her show if it’s not used as a political platform?
Texas Gal on September 5, 2008 at 3:13 PM
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:09 PM –
As a former teacher, you have my 100% agreement on that one.
I rarely watch late-nite TV, but when Leno does his “Jaywalking” I love it. And, unfortunately, these people vote.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 3:19 PM
Okay.
Fool.
fossten on September 5, 2008 at 3:20 PM
No. Take a look at the Obama strategy published on ANY left or right wing site. He the one (no pun intended) who is openly targeting “non-college educated women”. Want more proof? He and his campaign have been parading around the false accusation that McCain opposes equal pay for women and a thousand other smears. He is the one (again, no pun) that started with the “houses” nonsense and his pushing his “community organizer” credentials.
Now, by picking Palin, the ONLY line that has come out of that camp is “It turns out that the women of America aren’t finished yet”. Other than that, there are no smears- only the bold-faced fact that Palin has a better record of dealing with “kitchen table” issues AND domestic issues than anyone in Congress. Go down the list- who has actually DONE things about energy, jobs, corruption, taxes, oil companies, budgets, etc.?
Show me ONE issue that Obama has actually authored legislation on and passed that has anything to do with these issues in his entire career.
You want the answer? It’s ZERO. Period. The best he can come up with is the “community organizer” line, where he lobbied government (yes, lobbied… that stuff he is opposed to) to fund corrupt developer’s projects where they got rich and the people he was supposedly fighting for still live in squalor.
Prove me wrong. I welcome it.
Damiano on September 5, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Oprah is one of the main reasons Obama is popular to begin with. SHe is all about empowering women, yet she won’t have the potentially most powerful woman in the world on her show?
One word… and it begins with a ‘B.’
cannonball on September 5, 2008 at 3:26 PM
I pay entertainers to entertain me. I do not appreciate their political opinion one way or another. Entertainers are under the assumption that their opinion is some how, more important than other people. They have no insight and are, more times than not, dilusional. I can’t think of one famous entertainer that has one clue how Joe or Jane lunchpail live. Unless you’re a real insider or another pol, shut the fffffffffffront door.
oakpack on September 5, 2008 at 3:27 PM
” I made the decision not to use my show as a platform for any of the candidates. ” She had on Gore and Bush when they were running. This is pure bull sh*t, she has 10-1 Democrats/liberals on her show. Bill Oreilly called her on it and she then had him on her show.
I just emailed her and told her that this “typical” 50yo white woman, who happens to be married to a black Republican, will NOT be watching her show anymore.
reshas1 on September 5, 2008 at 3:33 PM
cannonball on September 5, 2008 at 3:26 PM
As a woman, I’m proud to say……
Sara doesn’t Need Oprah’s approval!
(and Oprah will always live in luxury)
Power to the woman!
;P
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 3:34 PM
It’s moot, why would a VP-elect want to go on a talk show?
I think Gov. Palin will be busy with the transition.
reaganaut on September 5, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Because she is the FIRST female Republican VP pick on the ticket…
reshas1 on September 5, 2008 at 3:34 PM
There must be some reason that each day more and more people are watching Ellen instead of Oprah.
If you had hamburger everyday, day in and day out, you’d get tired of it real quick. That’s what Oprah servers up.
To say that you won’t have an active running politic on your show would show favoritism (that’s not exactly how she phased it but basically it’s the same thing) is a flat out lie. She’s about far left as you can go and she blatantly show’s it.
BruceB on September 5, 2008 at 3:37 PM
I went over to her site and someone had posted a petition to have Palin on the show. The petition was taken off the website and the poster rightfully claimed that now Oprah’s censorship was extended to the website.
Oprah’s a hack. I hope this hurts her whole phony, feel-good, sisterhood vibe.
She’s may have to increase the amount of free shit she gives away to heal some damage. A new iphone might do it for my wife.
PC14 on September 5, 2008 at 3:37 PM
PC14 on September 5, 2008 at 3:37 PM –
Meanwhile, Governor Palin is already well into the next subject…while Oprah burns, the GOP earns.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Time to write Ms. Moraes.
Here is her ridiculous article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/29/AR2008082903177.html
Here is my follow up to yesterday’s letter with today’s news:
Damiano on September 5, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Oh, I know, I’m just saying, Sarah will be pretty darn busy. Also, I don’t know Oprah’s history, but does she really have a lot of ’sitting’ politicians on her show? Has Hillary been on, or Nancy Pelosi?
I really don’t know the answer.
reaganaut on September 5, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Going on her idiot web site is disorienting. I don’t think I’ve even been on a web site so thoroughly devoid of political awareness.
The highest number of comments on a single post there is “Oprah introduces the world’s smartest kids”, at 161.
The next one down is “Oprah issues statement” on the Palin thing, at 76 comments.
But is one other significant one:
Lisa Ling Investigates the Hidden World of Puppy Mills
This one has 9,875 comments. Women…
Jaibones on September 5, 2008 at 3:45 PM
I just posted this on Oprah’s web site.
txdoc on September 5, 2008 at 3:50 PM
There are really that many unemployed homosexual men around?
/snark.
LegendHasIt on September 5, 2008 at 3:50 PM
LegendHasIt on September 5, 2008 at 3:50 PM –
Prison inmates.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 3:52 PM
This is what it’s all about with Oprah. Not race, not gender, not even party (mostly), but this.
baldilocks on September 5, 2008 at 3:54 PM
The majority of Black people want a black President because they figure he will punish white people and shove more white earned resources to Black people. Many Blacks deeply believe white people have a much longer history and deeper experience in education, business, finance, confidence and leadership which gives whites an advantage that needs to be neutered down to make a more even playing field.
A falling tide lowers all boats. Many Blacks don’t subscribe to the view that a rising tide floats all boats because they think these inherant weaknesses are float stoppers in their case.
What the US needs to do is re-enforce the notion of hard work and paying attention in school is the secret to success, not socialism.
saiga on September 5, 2008 at 3:55 PM
Don’t become them.
baldilocks on September 5, 2008 at 3:57 PM
One of the responses to Oprah on her site. Beautiful:
You have become such a major disappointment to me (and many of my girlfriends) over the past couple of years. I have been a huge fan for many of my years. But I disassociate myself with anything Oprah from now on. You truly irked me when you threw Obama to the media forefront for your own personal gain and to suffocate us with your political position. It comes across as your nauseating love for the man started just because he’s black. As an Illinois citizen, I will tell you this man has done crap as a lawmaker. Ooops, I am wrong. He did vote to NOT sustain the life of an aborted baby if it happens to survive it’s crucifixion…just let it lay there and flail and whimper til he/she dies…perfect! You have distanced yourself from Christianity and put your faith in New Age materials (I certainly hope I am not standing behind YOU on judgment day). You claim to have been turned off by the Christian faith since you heard a sermon that spoke of our God as a jealous God. You (as all of us) have so much to learn. Our God IS a jealous God. He wants our devotion, attention and service honoring His glory and not for worldly gain. If you would have just sought the pastor to ask, it would have been crystal clear to you. Then there was that idiotic video you took of you and Gail on your road trip. I knew I was watching worthless television when you didn’t even know how to pump gas…you should have been ashamed to proudly proclaim you didn’t know how to work a gas pump. I thought you had “meager” beginnings. Have you become such an elitist or as I like to say “snob” that you can’t even function with the most basic of all daily routines??? And now, you refuse to have Sarah Palin on…is her life story not as worthy as the black man’s? Are you afraid she will ultimately make a fool out of YOU with her intellect and passion and experiences??? Like I said…truly disappointed in you; but only a little surprised! And if you don’t post this opinion…that will speak volumes to me!!!
Sugar Land on September 5, 2008 at 3:58 PM
At the risk of speaking outside my area of expertise (I am a man, after all), Oprah and others like her, are liberals first and feminists second. It seems to me that a true feminist would promote all womens issues, including those of conservative women. Since a large number of woman (40-50%?) are against abortion, wouldn’t a true “feminist” also speak to that side of the isle? Alas, that does not seem to be the case. Liberals first, feminists second.
zhohlz on September 5, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Radical Freaks – per MichelleMalkin.com
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=305420655186700
marklmail on September 5, 2008 at 4:05 PM
One word serves all. Education. School vouchers. Put those black kids in decent schools, give them a good basic education and allow them equal shots at equal jobs for equal pay. Discipline problems created by no father family units would take some extra work, but it has to be done. The legislative race baiters have tried to cover up lousy educational opportunities with affirmative action quotas. Bad. It would take about 2 generations to even out, and about 75% of this “hate whitey” nonsense would stop.
a capella on September 5, 2008 at 4:09 PM
I’m sure someone has mentioned this already, but in order to give equal time–not required, of course–Oprah would have to have McCain on, not Palin. Otherwise it would just be a case of dueling Identity Politics.
baldilocks on September 5, 2008 at 4:19 PM
John McCain: You know what I enjoyed the most? She took the luxury jet that was acquired by her predecessor and sold it on eBay, made a profit.
One “little problem”. The plane did not sell on eBay. After going unsold for months on eBay, the plane was put into the hands of Turbo North Aviation which sold the plane to an Alaska businessman named Larry Reynolds.
KentAllard on September 5, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Oprah is afraid of getting pointy toe marks from Sarah’s Payless Pumps on the rear end of her Chanel skirt.
flyoverland on September 5, 2008 at 4:27 PM
John McCain: You know what I enjoyed the most? She took the luxury jet that was acquired by her predecessor and sold it
Jet Sold, but not sold on ebay
VS.
WRIGHT, AYERS, SOCIALIST RADICAL
marklmail on September 5, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Whatever the case Oprah has always more or less stayed away from being blatantly political…at least as far as endorsing anyone.
Bottom line it’s her show she can do what she wants. But I thought she was smarter than this petty political stuff. She’s made a mistake and it might backfire somewhat…something tells me though she’ll manage to survive.
bagadeez04 on September 5, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Pretty sure she just said she put the jet on ebay, no? Don’t think she said anything about if it sold or whatever.
bagadeez04 on September 5, 2008 at 4:30 PM
Boycott Oprah and her advertisers (if any of you out there bothered to watch in the first place). Oprah, you have lost any credibility you’ve ever had. RACIST!
Philly on September 5, 2008 at 4:31 PM
The whole point and this is where Palin makes her next move, two or three moves ahead of conventional wisdom, is moving on to the next subject/target, and leaving Oprah in her wake.
Methinks McCain is bringing her up to speed on the OODA loop.
coldwarrior on September 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM
jerrytbg on September 5, 2008 at 4:32 PM
And It WAS put up for sale on eBay first.
That it didn’t sell there because Sarah was trying to get a better price than it eventually sold for is no biggie.
But Yeah, politicians should speak more recisely.
LegendHasIt on September 5, 2008 at 4:33 PM
And I should TYPE more Precisely.
LegendHasIt on September 5, 2008 at 4:34 PM
I wouldn’t go too far down this road if I were you or the person who wrote this. Obama’s maternal grandfather delivered him into the hands of Frank Marshall Davis, communist and who knows what else.
baldilocks on September 5, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Second time Obama association will hit Oprah in the wallet. As I recall, Bill Clinton left a pretty good path of destruction as he toodled his way through our political system. If elected, Obama will do the same to his “friends”, only worse. The only way Oprah saves face is to do a week long “package” for all 4 candidates and families etc, then be done with it. Surly wouldn’t count on anything close to that happening though.
Ozprey on September 5, 2008 at 4:36 PM
It’s been that way lately. About everything.
baldilocks on September 5, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Read my mind. It’s amazing that liberals like to paint conservatives as “single issue eagles” in regards to abortion, but that the abortion issue is the single reason why so many otherwise moderate women will not vote Republican. They have a chance to vote for a real feminist and “break that glass ceiling”. Instead, they’re going to piss away their vote on two guys whose party really hasn’t done shit but pay lip service to women (and minorities) concerns over the years. Wake up!
Republican Party = Empowerment
Democrat Party = Affirmative Action
Dagnar on September 5, 2008 at 4:38 PM
I would be satisfied if they just told the truth. Also it does not seem like the plane was sold at a profit as the plane was valued at 2.7 million and it sold for 2.1 million.
KentAllard on September 5, 2008 at 4:38 PM
baldilocks on September 5, 2008 at 4:19 PM
’nuff said.
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 4:40 PM
P.S.
Who gives a flying, freakin’ crap about the jet being sold?
Are you freakin’ kidding me?
bridgetown on September 5, 2008 at 4:41 PM
The hard partisans on the left and on the right are like two sides of the same coin. Two Americas – that two sided coin and most everyone else.
KentAllard on September 5, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Correct me if I’m wrong but broker fees are what…10 to 20 % and what are ebay fees? Don’t forget maint and hanger fees…just sitting there on the tarmac… I’d say it was a wash…imho
jerrytbg on September 5, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Oprah is a coward.
Elizabetty on September 5, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Oprah is a fraud. She has used women to get to her place of power which she now uses for B Hussein Obama. Oprah’s loyalty has ALWAYS been to her race first. NEVER to women!
PoliticallyIncorrectSandy on September 5, 2008 at 4:48 PM
oprahtunist…
jerrytbg on September 5, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Tell that to John McCain then as he said not only that it sold on eBay, which it did not, but that it sold for a profit. Two sets of liars and two sets of sheeple. Two sides of the same coin.
KentAllard on September 5, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Oprah is in the tank for Obama, why go on that show?
Chakra Hammer on September 5, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Ok… Do YOU know all the particulars of this sale…If not …you’re talking out your butt…
Do you have ANY idea what it takes to maintain a jet… I think not…you’re blowin’ HOT AIR on the wrong site…
jerrytbg on September 5, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Oprah is a racist.
If Obama happened to have his mother’s light skin, Oprah would have never publicly supported him.
black and unaccomplished = Jesus
white and accomplished = Devil
Opinionnation on September 5, 2008 at 4:58 PM
Oprah balloon thought: “Hmmm. He smells like caramel.”
Mr_Magoo on September 5, 2008 at 4:58 PM
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