BIG DILEMMA: OPRAH BALKS AT HOSTING SARAH PALIN; STAFF DIVIDED
On Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:59:43 -0400, "Ubiquitous" >
wrote:
>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.
>
>Developing...
>
To hell with that fat black hog. I hope Palin refuses an interview.
ted
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