Oprah resists Palin

[Klash]

TweetBIG DILEMMA: OPRAH BALKS AT HOSTING SARAH PALIN; STAFF DIVIDED
Fri Sep 05 2008 0846 ET

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.

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[BABY1]

TweetF*** Oprah! The Obama lover that she is. I think Palin should pass on the invite if she gets one.

[straydoglogic]

TweetI resist Oprah and Palin.....

[daved150]

Tweetokra's out??!!! i may just be in on this ticket afterall!!!!

[FUZO]

TweetYOU MEAN OFRA THAT FAT BLACK RACIST LADY.WELL IT WILL BACK FIRE ON HER AND THE FAT LADY WILL LOSE HER BASE OF WOMEN WATCHERS. AND I WOULD WANT TO SEE PALIN ON THE VIEW INSTEAD

[Scalleywag]

TweetWho the hell is Oprah, anyways!!! She is a freaking talk show host!!! A racist talk show host at that!!!!

[straydoglogic]

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YOU MEAN OFRA THAT FAT BLACK RACIST LADY.WELL IT WILL BACK FIRE ON HER AND THE FAT LADY WILL LOSE HER BASE OF WOMEN WATCHERS. AND I WOULD WANT TO SEE PALIN ON THE VIEW INSTEAD

oprah will never lose her base of woman watchers...especially not over a relatively new feamle voice...somehow oprah has brainwashed people....i honestly never understood why people love her so much but they do...

[FUZO]

TweetNEVER UNDER ESTIMATE THE POWER OF WOMEN STRAY. THEY WILL TURN ON YOU IN A HEART BEAT DUDE.

[Klash]

TweetOh yeah, she p1ssed in her punch when she helped Obama; now if she snubs Palin, she's no longer seen as someone who is an advocate of women but blacks only (which most of us already know.)

[Scalleywag]

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Oh yeah, she p1ssed in her punch when she helped Obama; now if she snubs Palin, she's no longer seen as someone who is an advocate of women but blacks only (which most of us already know.)

Preach it brother!! You are spot on!!!

[BABY1]

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oprah will never lose her base of woman watchers...especially not over a relatively new feamle voice...somehow oprah has brainwashed people....i honestly never understood why people love her so much but they do...

Never say never! I used to like Oprah, but after her backing Obama and seeing through her racist ways, I can't stand her. Now the Palin thing just tops it off!

[Klash]

TweetOprah has issued a statement to TMZ -- she won't put Sarah Palin on her show until after the election.

Here's the statement: "The item in today's Drudge Report is categorically untrue. There has been absolutely no discussion about having Sarah Palin on my show. At the beginning of this Presidential campaign when I decided that I was going to take my first public stance in support of a candidate, I made the decision not to use my show as a platform for any of the candidates. I agree that Sarah Palin would be a fantastic interview, and I would love to have her on after the campaign is over."

For the record, Barack Obama has been on "Oprah" twice -- in January, 2005 and again in October, 2006 -- before he announced his run for Prez.

[Dzone]

Tweetshe is going to be great on Letterman and Leno. Letterman was gushing over her last night. he said "did you see her last night? WOW!" Of course he hates her politics, but He has a crush on her just like most American males do right now...

[Klash]

Tweetlet me know when she goes on the night shows. I'll record them - I go to bed too early...

[deepsouth]

Tweethey- I resemble that remark