Oprah the next president? Why it's not so improbable...

[RonR18]

Paraphrased Excerpt:

She created a billion dollar media enterprise over a span of 25 years, with one of the most successful television shows in the history of mankind. Her following crossed racial, gender, and economic lines, and she's rated among the top 9 greatest Americans by some polls."

Excerpts:

"With that kind of influence anything is possible for Queen of Television."

"Coveted as the 'most influential woman' in the world, Oprah certainly has the money, the friends, and the 100% name recognition among likely voters."

"Certainly, with her very large media empire, her amassed fortune, and with the color barrier now shattered, the office of the presidency does not appear far off."

"She has what no other candidate could truly muster – a real sense of emotional connection with over a billion people. Of course, she also has the money, the media savvy and, well, now the time."

Source: http://socialcorruption.com/news/oprah-president-2016

[T-Rexx]

She's a black woman.

It's going to be another 20 years or so, I think, before such a thing will be possible.

[Telstra]

She's a black woman.

It's going to be another 20 years or so, I think, before such a thing will be possible.

Na, a lot of people will vote for her.

Sarah Palin vs. Oprah ? That would be fun to watch.

[RonR18]

She's a black woman.

It's going to be another 20 years or so, I think, before such a thing will be possible.

"Certainly, with her very large media empire, her amassed fortune, and with the color barrier now shattered, the office of the presidency does not appear far off."

Na, a lot of people will vote for her.

Sarah Palin vs. Oprah ? That would be fun to watch.

Although Sarah is pretty naive, she's smart enough to realize that she wouldn't stand a chance against Oprah.

[Just_Believe18]

Oprah is not presidential material.

[T-Rexx]

Oprah is not presidential material.

Neither was George W. Bush.

[CupidBoy]

She's got my vote.

[eastofeden]

The woman I like the best for President is the one most everyone hates...Nancy Pelosi.

[justdra]

I would vote for O in a sec but we all know she won't run and has no intention. She gets more done on her own and she doesn't have to deal with spoiled grown ass men to do so. And least we forget she isn't married to Stedman so the bible beaters will go after her for that.

[chrisrobin]

She's a black woman.

It's going to be another 20 years or so, I think, before such a thing will be possible.

"They laughed at Christopher Columbus, when he said 'the world is round.'
They laughed when Edison recorded sound." - George GershwinN

[Rolyo85]

You have to remember that as racist as the US people is, they still voted for the black guy instead of the white woman who everybody supposedly loves when it came to the Dem primaries. Even if Hilary has a fighting chance NOW, to combine the two would not work yet, I think.

[JustMe5]

Why not? After all, if a community organizer with no executive experience was considered qualified enough to become president, then I guess Oprah can be considered qualified for the job too!

[Telstra]

If Oprah becomes a president,
it will be good for the US but not so good for her. She would be vilified harshly by some people.

[Rolyo85]

Because the American people is barely ready to vote for a woman president, let alone a black woman president. I think an openly gay man has more chance than her...

[Telstra]

Because the American people is barely ready to vote for a woman president, let alone a black woman president. I think an openly gay man has more chance than her...

Wrong !!!
Women didn't run for president often, if they did, they will win.
Hilary Clinton was close, she was 2nd remember?

[Rolyo85]

Yeah, and remember who won before the rich blond white woman? The n_ _ _ _ r. THAT's how absurd it is for women to win the election.

[Telstra]

Its about personality and the person, not about men or women

[JockBoy87]

For those who don't follow politics (most people), the race for president is about likeability, charisma, appearance, excitability, and identity. Oprah has all of them.

[CowboyBob]

Why not? She would get leaders of other countries to open up about their feelings, throw fabulous state dinners and ensure the White House is decorated well. Besides, with all her money she can pay off the debt with one check.

[xbuzzerx]

Wrong !!!
Women didn't run for president often, if they did, they will win.
Hilary Clinton was close, she was 2nd remember?

Every study indicated that even if she'd won the primary she would have been incapable on the present data of carrying the national election, though. I heard a few people saying stuff when Obama's re-election looked "close/tight/in danger" that "if Hillary had been President this wouldn't have been a problem", but based off the data I saw, Hillary would have never had a first term. Not in 2008 anyway.

[Telstra]

Every study indicated that even if she'd won the primary she would have been incapable on the present data of carrying the national election, though. I heard a few people saying stuff when Obama's re-election looked "close/tight/in danger" that "if Hillary had been President this wouldn't have been a problem", but based off the data I saw, Hillary would have never had a first term. Not in 2008 anyway.

Oprah would excites the crowds like she did in her show.
Therefore she would be president !!!

[Telstra]

This is funny LOL

[JustMe5]

Every study indicated that even if she'd won the primary she would have been incapable on the present data of carrying the national election, though.

What "studies" were those??? All the right elements were in place for a democrat to win the presidency in the 2008, and especially because the unpopular incumbent president just happened to be a republican. In fact, that's primarily why Obama (and not McCain) won the election.

[RonR18]

As far as Obama vs Hilary, his win had nothing to do with her gender. It came down to a lying contest, and he was simply a much better liar than she was, telling the American sheep exactly what they wanted to hear. In regards to race, I think voters are now color blind when it comes to qualified candidates in presidential elections. And even if the nation isn't ready for a female president, it's very likely they'd be willing to make an exception for Oprah, because of the reasons outlined in the article.

I would vote for O in a sec but we all know she won't run and has no intention. She gets more done on her own and she doesn't have to deal with spoiled grown ass men to do so. And least we forget she isn't married to Stedman so the bible beaters will go after her for that.

RE: "but we all know she won't run and has no intention"

Since when do the politically savvy JUBbers in this forum believe anything a potential candidate "says?" And not having an "intention" to run is meaningless. Because it's entirely possible she could be motivated to run by influential friends, if she has a lot of respect for their opinions. As peer pressure can have a powerful effect on people, and it's doubtful Oprah is immune to it.

[JustMe5]

Oprah would excites the crowds like she did in her show.

THAT'S "the ultimate" of Oprah gifts? What a piece of shit!!! And a 7-day cruise? Ugh, I would be seasick and claustrophobic after that many days on a ship.

[MisterMajestic]

Oprah is not presidential material.

Agreed...When asked about running for Office Oprah once said she's a Teacher not a Politician. Governing a Country and traveling abroad to establish Diplomatic missions is not what she was called to do.

Oprah has been spreading thought since she came on the scene in the 80's. Her job is to make us think. That's a powerful hand to play in America and she's played it well...

[xbuzzerx]

What "studies" were those??? All the right elements were in place for a democrat to win the presidency in the 2008, and especially because the unpopular incumbent president just happened to be a republican. In fact, that's primarily why Obama (and not McCain) won the election.

The studies at the time of near the end of the Democratic primary that year. Again, those may not have accurately foretold whether or not she could carry nationally-- Obama won by a bigger margin than I think anyone suspected prior to the last week or so before the election. But no study at the time indicated she could carry nationally even assuming she secured the candidacy.

I'm sorry that I don't have links or names onhand, but it was well discussed at the time in news & radio.

[andysayshi]

This is funnier:

[Sultan]

She's never stand a chance. Having a popular talk show and tons of money does not equal "presidential material".

[MisterMajestic]

I was thinking....I Love The Mighty O..But ever since she told America to STOP eating Burgers the love has never been the same...You can't be President if you're not gonna eat Burgers...

She's eating everything else though.....LOL....

[RonR18]

Having a popular talk show and tons of money does not equal "presidential material".

LOL, who said it did? You seem to have skipped over the part about her being "the most influential woman in the world," and rated among the top 9 greatest Americans by some polls, with 100% name recognition among likely voters. And most importantly, "she has what no other candidate could truly muster – a real sense of emotional connection with over a billion people."

Bush junior didn't have any of that, yet he won two terms in office despite being a bumbling idiot. And Oprah is worlds apart from that greedy, corrupt fool.

Agreed...When asked about running for Office Oprah once said she's a Teacher not a Politician. Governing a Country and traveling abroad to establish Diplomatic missions is not what she was called to do.

Oprah has been spreading thought since she came on the scene in the 80's. Her job is to make us think. That's a powerful hand to play in America and she's played it well...

Butt words mean nothing, people can say anything and change their mind the next day.

[swerve]

For those who don't follow politics (most people), the race for president is about likeability, charisma, appearance, excitability, and identity. Oprah has all of them.

Not to mention that Hillary would be PISSED if Oprah chose to run...

I TRULY believe that Oprah would WIN in a LAND SLIDE!!!

[cityboy-stl]

Swerve is probably right. I'd sure vote for Oprah over someone like Eric Cantor...but I'd rather vote for Hillary.

[Laufey]

She's got my support.

Especially if she picks Beyonce as her running mate

[MisterMajestic]

She's got my support.

Especially if she picks Beyonce as her running mate

Are you serious?...LOL... You know Gayle ain't having that...



Here are the Roles of The Mighty O's 1st term AdMenstruation:


First Bisexual Man(& Eric holder's look-a-like): Steadman Graham (FBMOTUS)

First Child: The very next day AFTER she's inaugurated Gabriel Douglas is revealed as President Winfrey & Dr. Phill's secret Love Child.

First Pet: a Cow on display for the Front lawn of the White House and a Cow for the back-lawn. The Cattle industry will praise her.....

Senior Advisor: Dr. Maya Angelou (She's also working on President Elect Winfrey's Inaugural Poem titled "Mighty O & Oreo's, leave no Crumb behind"....

Chief of Staff & Stuff (and other thangs, winki-wink): Gayle King

1st Term-Planned Policy: Africa meets America. On day one President Winfrey signs an Executive order to relocate all African chidren from Africa to America to Live with every White American Family making $250,000 and up....

[Telstra]

Dr Oz for health minister ?

[Laufey]

And Nate Berkus as Interior Minister?

[guyfromNY]

I love Oprah but I can't picture her leading the country in war and handling terrorism.

[Laufey]

God forbid the US elects a president who does not start a war.

[RazorzEdge88]

The studies at the time of near the end of the Democratic primary that year. Again, those may not have accurately foretold whether or not she could carry nationally-- Obama won by a bigger margin than I think anyone suspected prior to the last week or so before the election. But no study at the time indicated she could carry nationally even assuming she secured the candidacy.

I'm sorry that I don't have links or names onhand, but it was well discussed at the time in news & radio.

Um, dude - any study that tried to forecast the 2008 election before the financial market meltdown is bunk anyway.

Hillary would have laid the smackdown on McCain. The Republicans were DOA once the markets went to shit and everyone realized what a dipshit Palin was.

[xbuzzerx]

Um, dude - any study that tried to forecast the 2008 election before the financial market meltdown is bunk anyway.

Hillary would have laid the smackdown on McCain. The Republicans were DOA once the markets went to shit and everyone realized what a dipshit Palin was.

That's quite possibly true. But she tested a lot more poorly with the national electorate than Obama did, at that time.

2016 is not 2008, for one people realize that having something other than a white man isn't going to make the country blow up, and we've had women run for Vice-President on serious tickets now. I'm not saying she couldn't win an election, but I'm saying in 2008 the numbers looked pretty bad as far as people's willingness to vote for a female President, even compared to a black Presidential candidate.

[Laufey]

Clinton / Castro - 2016?

[RazorzEdge88]

This is purely anecdotal, but I've come across people who: 1. were Hillary supporters who defected to the Rethugs for rejecting Hillary, or 2. wanted a female president and thus gravitated to the McCain/Palin ticket whereas they would have voted for Hillary.

But the bottom line is that the country wanted a change of the guard in 2008 to the point where almost anyone would have won.

[Rolyo85]

Then again, Hilary has earned a LOT of respect in the last four years, and lost none of it with any relevant voting group. And I expect she will only gain more now.

[MisterMajestic]

Dr Oz for health minister ?

Dr. Oz would make a GREAT Surgeon General..He's Hot, so freaking Smart and everybody Loves him....

Secretary of the Treasury: Suze Orman..When it comes to crunching numbers She'd Chew-up Timothy Geithner and spit him out..

I love Oprah but I can't picture her leading the country in war.

Sure you can trust her to Lead us during a War..What is The Mighty O's motto?.."Always send an Army of Women in to do a Man's job."...

I love Oprah but I can't picture her handling terrorism.

If The Mighty O can man-Handle Tom Cruise jumping on top of her couch she can handle any so-called terrorist...

[RazorzEdge88]

Dr. Oz is a charlatan who should be performing abortions in some favela.