Senator Oprah?
EmailOn Good Morning America just a second ago, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told Diane Sawyer that one of the individuals whom he was considering appointing to fill President Obama’s Senate seat was Oprah Winfrey.
"I’ve heard Oprah," Sawyer said, in a conversation about other possible candidates.
"That is true," Blago said, "the idea came from a friend."
Among the considerations, the embattled Illinois governor said, was the fact that "she seemed to be someone who had helped Barack Obama in a significant way become president. She was obviously someone with a much broader bully pulpit than other senators."
On the other hand, Blago said, "she probably wouldn’t take it."
Another question: "If you offered it to her, how do you do it in a way that it didn’t look like it was some gimmick and embarrass her?"
- jpt
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what a lying cowboy he is. He seems to be doing everything he can to mention every individual who has ever been associated with Obama any chance he gets.
Posted by: Question | January 26, 2009, 9:23 am 9:23 am
Thank goodness, he picked Burris instead, what a stupid thing it would have been to pick Oprah as a senator. Laughable and stupid…yes, I’ll say it I don’t like Oprah…there spared you all the trouble.
Posted by: samhiguchi | January 26, 2009, 9:29 am 9:29 am
Why in the world did GMA interview Bozo the Deranged Clown, aka Blago? Before we know it, he’s going to be running around in a black habit claiming he’s Saint Theresa . That’ll be after the affects a Hindi accent and a Nehru jacket for Ghandi.
Posted by: kathy | January 26, 2009, 9:36 am 9:36 am
Oh Blago you are very smart, you considered to appoint Oprah!!! Good, always you think where you can hit a mega dollar!!
Posted by: Rosie | January 26, 2009, 9:37 am 9:37 am
Let me guess…in just a short while all the bitter babies will be whining that Blago is asscociated with President Obama because Oprah is associated with the President and Blago considered Oprah to appoint for the senate seat…right bitter babies? It’s so funny how the all the bitter babies are just so jealous of the President and whine about it..limbaugh is one of the bitter babies..awww
Posted by: carmela | January 26, 2009, 9:45 am 9:45 am
This character must go!! He is a “man” without honor or character, and these are also reflected in his family, if you just listen to how his wife speaks and with the kids. He is more moronic by the day and now blames everyone and everything else for his problems, depicting himself white as snow and holier than thou. How could anyone of this standard be elected as governor is beyond any comprehension. Are IL voters all blind and sick to have supported him in the first place?? Time to call it quits and boot him out without further ado along with lady Macbeth.
Posted by: Karen | January 26, 2009, 10:09 am 10:09 am
“She was obviously someone with a much broader bully pulpit than other senators.”"
Thats not all.
“Let me guess…in just a short while all the bitter babies will be whining that Blago is asscociated with President Obama ”
Well they are also associated in that Obama and Emanuel ran Blago campaign for governor.
And that Rezko neighbor/benefactor/bag man is a pay-for-play buddy of Lego who is now testifying against him.
Or that Obama gets the hospital board rejiggered, Lego appoints Rezko, the hospital decides that they suddenly need a VP of Community relations.
Posted by: BertieW | January 26, 2009, 10:12 am 10:12 am
16 civilians killed in afganistan, 18 killed in pakistan.
Obama/Biden..War criminals
Barney Frank/Chris Dodd..appoint a special counsel to investigate their involvement in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and bringing down the American econmey
Posted by: who says what | January 26, 2009, 10:18 am 10:18 am
Oprah as Senator. Am I the only one who smelled something like this coming months ago.
It’s just a matter of time before Obama has to pay her back in some form or another. If he wants re-elected in 2012, he has to kick her to the curb immediately – distance himself. She is not well liked by any demographic.
Posted by: Bill Elliott | January 26, 2009, 10:41 am 10:41 am
Oprah needs to go back to TV and leave politics to the big kids. She could easily cost Obama re-election.
Posted by: Mary Miles | January 26, 2009, 10:46 am 10:46 am
He’s got some issues.
Posted by: Reason | January 26, 2009, 11:00 am 11:00 am
“16 civilians killed in afganistan, 18 killed in pakistan.
Obama/Biden..War criminals
Barney Frank/Chris Dodd..appoint a special counsel to investigate their involvement in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and bringing down the American econmey”
Yes, it is the Democrat’s fault for the war and the economy. Nice try. go back to listening to your AM stations.
Posted by: Reason | January 26, 2009, 11:02 am 11:02 am
LOL…. GMA keep up the hard hitting journalism!
I am not an Oprah fan at all, but I will say this. She far to intelligent to accept that offer!
Posted by: Mike_C | January 26, 2009, 11:02 am 11:02 am
Why not? Opah would make a great Senator. The only reason she would not take it is the lower compensation. Right now, she makes millions each year. From these millions she is the principal/or sole, support for a number of vital charitible foundations. It would be fun though. She could do no worst than over 70% of the present Senate.
Posted by: beto | January 26, 2009, 11:04 am 11:04 am
it is clear this guy has a few screws loose. lets let him fade away and stop giving him the attention he is getting.
Oprah would have laughed at him. you know it … i know it….
the folks keeping this guy at the forefront of the news is doing the american people a disservice
Posted by: Omentum | January 26, 2009, 11:21 am 11:21 am
The pop culture mavens are all atwitter, as the fine line between fantasy and reality is once again blurred.
When a sitting governor’s policies and activities are dictated primarily by what’s currently popular with the masses, rather than what’s ultimately the correct and responsible thing to do, I’d suggest that it’s well past time for us as a people to re-assess and re-order our collective public priorities.
We ostensibly elect persons to public office for their judgment capabilities. If you as a voter desire a weathervane, go buy one at Home Depot instead, where it’s cheaper, and you can see what you’re getting.
Posted by: Donald from Hawaii | January 26, 2009, 11:22 am 11:22 am
Hmmmm!
Posted by: anonymous | January 26, 2009, 11:45 am 11:45 am
“it is clear this guy has a few screws loose. lets let him fade away and stop giving him the attention he is getting. ”
You hope!
Unfortunately Alexrod’s papers have been subpoenaed.
Posted by: BertieW | January 26, 2009, 12:20 pm 12:20 pm
Blago gets crazier by the day.
The media must love this guy.
Posted by: Ryan C | January 26, 2009, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm
“it is clear this guy has a few screws loose. lets let him fade away and stop giving him the attention he is getting. ”
You hope!
Unfortunately Alexrod’s papers have been subpoenaed.
Posted by: BertieW | Jan 26, 2009 12:20:49 PM
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Well I know its not unfortunate for you. You would love to see the most insignificant things at the forefront of the news. Nevermind the horrific economy and the international problems we have to deal with.
By all means lets continue the paparazzi-style media blitz on this kook.
YOu would love that ….hey
Posted by: Omentum | January 26, 2009, 1:55 pm 1:55 pm
Can anyone tell who helped elect Blago in the first place?
It could be ranked among the greatest visionary judgments in politics of chicago.
Posted by: two cats | January 26, 2009, 1:55 pm 1:55 pm
That would have been a horrible choice! But Oprah and her minge are too smart to accept.
Who in the hell voted this guy in??
Posted by: chad | January 26, 2009, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm
All the corrupt liberals want to see Governor Balgo disappear into the halls of infamy and never be seen or heard of again. But Blago is giving them a run for their money and rightly so. They are trying to paint him as a mad man, a crazie with loose screws, etc., so that anything that he says or does will be dismissed. However, Blago had them eat their words with the nomination and confirmation of Burris (which they said was IMPOSSIBLE!). I say, YOU GO BLAGO!!! Call all your witnesses, including Emanuel, Jackson, Obama, Jarrett, the whole corrupt clan. Make them sweat. You are intelligent and your interviews with the media today proves it. Stand your ground. Don’t let them wear you down. You are doing the right thing. B. Hussein promised transparency………..and when it comes to the Obama team, it’s as transparent as mud. YOU GO BLAGO!! LOTS OF US ARE SUPPORTING YOU IN SPITE OF WHAT THE MEDIA IS TRYING TO SAY.
Posted by: chotola7 | January 26, 2009, 2:23 pm 2:23 pm
Axelrod is a shady scum. He should be, oh whats the term….,marched out of the Whitehouse.
Your attempts to deny Obama and Lego knew each other wont work.
Your attempts to claim this isnt a newsworthy story wont work.
Your attempts to claim Lego is crazy wont work. He isnt crazy- he is playing the game exactly how it is played in Chicago politics.
Now is the point when you will have to bring up desperately something off topic- how about TANG?
Posted by: BertieW | January 26, 2009, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm
Now is the point when you will have to bring up desperately something off topic- how about TANG?
Posted by: BertieW | Jan 26, 2009 2:24:46 PM
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Tang?
let’s go for it. I would say tang is a lot more newsworthy than this blago freak.
What do you mix your tang with????
Fox News
Hannity or
Limbaugh
Posted by: Omentum | January 26, 2009, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
I am so sick of Mr. Big Hair.
Posted by: Omentum | January 26, 2009, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
Correction:
Before we know it, he’s going to be running around in a black habit claiming he’s Saint Theresa . . .
I meant Blago could be claiming he’s Mother Theresa, as she’s yet to be canonized. Anyway, Blago is real liability for an interview. At least Oprah was smart enough to know that. The Today Show better beware- Blago could switch from reciting Rudyard Kipling to channeling him.
Posted by: kathy | January 26, 2009, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
“Your attempts to claim Lego is crazy wont work. He isnt crazy- he is playing the game exactly how it is played in Chicago politics.”
Who needs to claim he is crazy?
All you have to do is show the guy’s press conferences and it becomes self-evident.
Posted by: Ryan C | January 26, 2009, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
Politics with the Stars.
Posted by: Ken | January 26, 2009, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
Opraha did support Obama with her Celiberty status. And besides since experience is not suppose to count ( Ha Ha ) Why not sell the seat to Opraha? She’s got enough money to pay for it!
Posted by: getagrip | January 26, 2009, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
Oprah would make a fantastic choice. She single handedly elected Obama. She would be a force in the senate.
Posted by: Dake | January 31, 2009, 2:21 am 2:21 am