DonLever Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 From CBS News, WASHINGTON -- Could this really be the presidential matchup in 2020? A spokesman for President Trump said Monday he would welcome a challenge from Oprah Winfrey -- or anyone else, for that matter. The possibility of a Winfrey run was trending heavily on social media Monday after she delivered a stirring speech at the Golden Globe Awards before a television audience of 19 million people. To the casual observer, the speech was vintage Winfrey. An emotional commentary on sexual harassment. "For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dare speak the truth to the power of those men. But their time is up. Their time is up!" Winfrey said. But fans thought they heard something more: the crescendo of a campaign address. "So I want all the girls watching here, now, to know that a new day is on the horizon," Winfrey continued. The internet lit up, and her longtime partner Stedman Graham added fuel to the fire, telling the Los Angeles Times that Winfrey would "absolutely" run for president -- if the American people want her to. That would be a notable shift from last fall, when Winfrey, who is a special correspondent for "60 Minutes," laughed off the notion of a run during an appearance on "CBS This Morning." "There will be no running for office of any kind for me," Winfrey said. But the Democratic field in 2020 is wide open, which could be enticing for the well-known, well-funded media mogul. In fact, her fellow billionaire Donald Trump told Larry King in 1999 that Winfrey would be his first choice for vice president. "If she's do it, she'd be fantastic," he said, at the time mulling his own presidential bid. "She's popular, she's brilliant, she's a wonderful woman." Detractors say she lacks political experience, but so did Mr. Trump when he was thinking about running. Back in 1988, he talked it over with -- who else? -- Winfrey. "Would you ever?" Winfrey asked. "Probably not," Mr. Trump said. "I just don't have the inclination, I love what I'm doing, I really like it." "It also doesn't pay well," Winfrey said. On Capitol Hill, some Democrats were cautiously supportive of a potential Winfrey bid, while others were downright jubilant. A poll last year pegged her approval rating well above Mr. Trump, but nearly 70 percent of those respondents also said she should not run for president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 So what do you guys think? Can't be worse than the current President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 lol, the scripted #fakenews never ends. Who actually listens to and believes this puppetshow nonsense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Gag. Can't stand Oprah....she has a bigger ego than Trump IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 If she wants it then she would no doubt be popular enough, but saying that she can't be any worse than Trump isn't exactly a ringing endorsement. Before Trump there was never a president who wasn't in politics first, right? I mean even Reagan was governor first. I guess as long as you hire the right people you could succeed, but the question becomes how much politics does one need to know to be an effective president? She's probably better off where she is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Pretty much anyone in Hollywood can sound more Presidential than Trump. They are actors after all. I would think after the current train wreck they would elect someone who actually has some qualifications for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: lol, the scripted #fakenews never ends. Who actually listens to and believes this puppetshow nonsense? @Mattrek @Toews. and a few others very religiously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil B From The Pack Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 hulk hogan for president pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just now, Lil B From The Pack said: hulk hogan for president pls Stone Cold Steve Austin! Atleast he can give a stunner to people like kim. Hogan only has the leg drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 22 minutes ago, DonLever said: Oprah Winfield For President? Isn't it Winfrey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just now, goalie13 said: Isn't it Winfrey? Dave Winfield for president: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 minute ago, goalie13 said: Isn't it Winfrey? Is she now married to Dave Winfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just now, Green Building said: Dave Winfield for president: Oh ffs you got me by like a half a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just now, Ryan Strome said: Is she now married to Dave Winfield? I can never keep up with all these celeb relationships. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckster19 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Oh ffs you got me by like a half a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 She'll create book panels that force @Ryan Strome and @Harvey Spector to learn about social justice issues. She must be stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Maybe one of you "fake news!" criers can explain what is "fake" about the article posted in the OP.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hopefully it's more like. You get a tax break! You get a tax break! You all get a tax break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Shoulda' started this celeb thing, way back when. Groucho Marx for Prez woulda' been good fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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