Outrage: Obama Promoter, Oprah Winfrey, Balks at Palin Interview [Update:She Refuses, Fans Revolt] |
Oprah not interested in historic candidacy of potential first female Vice President |
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Editors published 9/5/2008 10:30:00 AM
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Drudge is reporting here that she is balking at hosting Sarah Palin
BIG DILEMMA: OPRAH BALKS AT HOSTING SARAH PALIN; STAFF DIVIDED Fri Sep 05 2008 08:55:46 ET
Oprah Winfrey may have introduced Democrat Barack Obama to the women of America -- but the talkshow queen is not rushing to embrace the first woman on a Republican presidential ticket!
Oprah's staff is sharply divided on the merits of booking Sarah Palin, sources tell the DRUDGE REPORT.
"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!
It is not clear if Oprah has softened her position after watching Palin's historic convention speech.
Last year, Winfrey blocked an appearance by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, timed to a promotional tour of his autobiography.
Oprah and executive producer Sheri Salata, who has contributed thousands of dollars to Obama's campaign, refused requests for comment.
Update: 9/5/2008 11:00 AM ET Fan Revolt - Backlash Begins Revolt at Oprah's own website
Update: 9/5/2008 1:00 PM ET Oprah Refuses To Interview Most Popular Woman in America Oprah says on her website
There has been absolutely no discussion about having Sarah Palin on my show.
I agree that Sarah Palin would be a fantastic interview, and I would love to have her on after the campaign is over.
Who believes there has been "no discussion" about having the most popular woman in America on her show?
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