Oprah for President?

[CathyA]

We appear to be just a big circus. Yes, Oprah would probably still be better than Trump......maybe.......maybe not. But it would still be another celebrity in the WH. What's with this country? How can we elect people on something other than their intelligence/knowledge about how the entire world turns politically, etc., etc.?
Plus......just like Trump got voted in by a certain group of people, Oprah could have her own following of people that 'could' get her elected. It's just all craziness. I hope it dies down soon.

[flowerseverywhere]

At least she has a charity that supports education and programs for women and children. It is a private foundation that is not rated by charity navigator. Plus she has been on the cover of her magizine a zillion more times than Trump has been on Time.

personally I hope both parties can float Middle more moderate candidates. I am starting to hate the labels conservative and liberal like they are x rated scum of the earth. There have to be some people out there who are not corrupt, can make a good speech, are kind but fair, and will represent the people’s interest to the best of their ability.

[CathyA]

Yes, I think Oprah has a sense of compassion and fairness........but political knowledge is still important........and hopefully not an "on-the-job" training thing. Plus......don't you think it would cause an even bigger swing in the pendulum.........a black+female president? I'm sure there are lots of Trump supports who would hate that. But yes, she is a good person. I fear the job would destroy her though.

I think the labels have gotten bad because of the inflexibilities of both parties on the ends of the continuum.

[iris lilies]

“Swing of the pendulum?” Ummm?

[JaneV2.0]

No. If she had an interest in politics, she should have done what most credible people (like Hillary Clinton) did, and get a little government experience in. She doesn't get a free pass because she's rich, even if her heart is in the right place.

[CathyA]

No. If she had an interest in politics, she should have done what most credible people (like Hillary Clinton) did, and get a little government experience in. She doesn't get a free pass because she's rich, even if her heart is in the right place.

I agree. But Trump kinda got a free pass.......since so many of his fans showed up to vote. :(

[CathyA]

“Swing of the pendulum?” Ummm?

By that I mean that whenever someone goes to far in one direction, it causes the other side to go further too. And then there's no middle ground.

[Tenngal]

I would have to see where see stands on issues before voting for her.

[KayLR]

She should just keep doing what she is doing, inspiring others and doing good things. She's much more productive and a much better influence outside of politics. I hope she never runs for office---I would hate to see and hear the ugliness that would emerge from that. She really doesn't deserve it.

[iris lilies]

She should just keep doing what she is doing, inspiring others and doing good things. She's much more productive and a much better influence outside of politics. I hope she never runs for office---I would hate to see and hear the ugliness that would emerge from that. She really doesn't deserve it.
I agree with this. Even though there is not a planet on which I could live to be voting for her for President of the United States, I will say that she has influence. Doing what she does now is her best path.

I think Operah is smart enough to know that, although surrounded by sycophants as she undoubtedly is would torque her head a little. No doubt there are legions of fangirls and fanboys who urge her to get into politics.

Hey , lets have her run for Mayor of
Chicago and address their murder rate. Oprahize that city! That would be a good first step.

[ToomuchStuff]

Has she said she wants a pay cut and to work a lot harder then she has to now?

[gimmethesimplelife]

I would vote for Oprah personally. I can't see her being as bad as who we have now, nor can I see her as source of national embarrassment, both domestically and overseas. Rob

[catherine]

No. If she had an interest in politics, she should have done what most credible people (like Hillary Clinton) did, and get a little government experience in. She doesn't get a free pass because she's rich, even if her heart is in the right place.

Absolutely. As much as I hate the idea of career politicians with no term limits, I think SOME qualifications for the job are in order. This whole "I'm-a-celebrity-so-I-can-save-the-world" is getting annoying, frankly. Nothing personal against Oprah.

[BikingLady]

I never read where O said anything, did I miss it? The morning started with the speech looked like she was setting the stage to run with no formal notice. By evening everyone and brother had been interviewed and sure she was running. Did I miss this?

[Rogar]

Without making a study of it I would probably vote for her over any of the other possible candidates that are being hinted at, like Biden or Bernie (but maybe not Warren), and including 45 and any of his his relatives. Hopefully there will be more and better candidates forthcoming, because I don't think she is the one to beat Trump if he is still in the running by 2020.

[Yppej]

Jessie Ventura went the entertainment to politics route in the upper Midwest. Oprah might play well with the voters who tipped the scales to Trump in places like Wisconsin.

[Williamsmith]

Oprah? Oh Dear God No!

[Ultralight]

Oprah? Oh Dear God No!

She could pull it off. And while I sure as sh-t would never vote for her, I bet she'd do better than ya boy T-rump!

[Gardenarian]

I would vote for her.

[BikingLady]

Again, did she say she wanted to or was really interested? It all seems like others are saying it?

[LDAHL]

I think the Russians are behind the whole thing. Or maybe the Scientologists.

[creaker]

Well - if you go with the "we need a businessperson running government" thing, I'd say given from where they both started, Oprah has had superior business success over Trump.