Oprah to Work in Obama Administration?

January 16, 2009 | Star Power
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Media queen Oprah Winfrey has previously said that a job with Barack "never even occurred" to her -- but could she be singing a different tune?

That's a maybe. A South African newspaper is reporting that Lady O may be appointed the Ambassador to South Africa -- the home of her school for girls.

Winfrey recently told "Extra" that she has a contract to continue her talk show until 2011 -- and despite rumors, she will be staying on TV until then. "I have a contract until 2011, so right now that's what I have until someone writes me another one," she said. "I'm going to fulfill my contractual obligations and fulfill them happily."

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Is oprah 2nd lady yet?Move over
Michele because she is working on it

jean
January 26, 2009

Studies suggests that people with a negative way of thinking will be more prone to depression than most other people.
Stop, and have a deep look within yourself, the way you think.

positive thinking
January 19, 2009

A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand:
Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out

it wouled be nice if we could all work together
January 19, 2009

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

we hold these truths........
January 19, 2009

Voting for Obama is like voting for Paris Hilton! Waaaaaay tooooooo muuuuuch staaaar involvement…and Opra’s biggest qualification….she is a RACIST!

jona
January 19, 2009

I was speaking of Oprah and Oprah only. I am entitled to my opinion. I haven’t bashed any of yours. I merely agreed with another posted comment and stated mine. Can anyone tell me one thing Obama has done? This election was extremely driven by media. That is a fact regardless of who anybody voted for.

Negative
January 19, 2009

anna quit chomping at the bit!

for anna
January 19, 2009

Hey anna, Ronald reagan was an actor, he became President, Shirly Temple Black was an actress and was an ambassagor, the governer of california is Arnold scharwznagger. Anna, where have you been, The mayor of Fresno, CA was Alan Autry, actor “heat of the night” Oprah won’t be the first celebrity or the last to serve this country.

hey anna
January 19, 2009

This keeps getting more and more ridiculous. I agree with Christine, he’s done NOTHING to show he’s any kind of hero. Just because Oprah knows how to throw her money to anybody she wants does not make her appropriate for any position. I didn’t realize we were looking for Hollywood to run our country. This is such a joke!

Anna
January 19, 2009

I think this is phenomenal. Oprah would be a great asset to any Administration. She is an incredibly accomplished woman. She placed her entire reputation on the line when she came out for Obama very early in the campaign. I would love to see her serve in some capacity or another.

American Patriot
January 19, 2009

WELL, I think John Mccain is a handsome
looking man for his age, so looks have nothing to do wth being elected President.

Anonymous
January 17, 2009

want to know what igornance is? read Beatrice’s comment.

Anonymous
January 17, 2009

Remeber SHIRLEY TEMPLE BLACK, she was an ambassador and she was an actress. Our beloved Ronald Reagan was an actor and a good one at that before he became governer and then President. How about Arnold, governer of California?

will she won't be the 1st
January 17, 2009

I am sad that people trust entertainment television shows to form an opinion and not do their own research and homework when it comes to anything related to poitics or business or foreign policy. You might as well say that Washington DC will be East Hollywood for the next 4 years. What a big JOKE for America. Maybe we can send all Hollywood types around the world as Embassadors…sounds good to me.

in the real world
January 17, 2009

hey beatrice are you saying that all black basketball and football players are all ugly because of them being black? I hope that’s not what you meant.

hey beatrice
January 17, 2009

I can see South Africa from here, so why doesn’t oprah! Please go now!

Linda S
January 16, 2009

IS OBAMA REALLY A BLACK PERSON? I’M WONDERING IF HE LOOKED LIKE SOME OF THE BASKETBALL PLAYERS OR FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND NOT THE HANDSOME (movie like) WOULD HE HAVE BEEN PRESIDENT?

beatruce
January 16, 2009

Please let this story be true. I have so much respect for Oprah. She’s the one who opened my eyes to Obama in the first place.

Milly
January 16, 2009

PAAAA-LEEEEEASE…give me a break. This is really, really sicko.

Anonymous
January 16, 2009

I don’t think Obama has earned the title of a “hero” as yet. We will all have to wait and see. He really has no track record to base his heroism on except that obviously he was Opra’s Idol.

Christine
January 16, 2009
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