Here is the statement from Oprah that caused such a fuss:
"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."
Oprah says clearly in this statement that she would not use her "show as a platform for any of the candidates". Yet there has been no backlash from her not inviting Joe Biden on her show. And isn't he the real "mystery player" in this presidential race. There has been a ton of media coverage on all three of the other main players in this campaign except for him. He really doesn't seem very charismatic and has admitted himself that Hilary Clinton may have been a better choice for Barrack Obama's running mate. I think we're all thinking the same thing, Mr. Biden. However, since he has been chosen, I for one would definitely like more information about him. I think Oprah's show would be the perfect place for him to begin a PR blitz! Yet there is no outrage that he's not been invited.
John McCain is also on the list of people not invited to Oprah's couch. He too would be a "fantastic interview". While he is not the enigma that is Joe Biden, more information on his policies, background, experience, and ideologies would also be a welcome addition to the race. I think that's what people need to focus on -- the real issues -- instead of arguments over who was invited where, who said what about who's lipstick or any of the childish, juvenile arguments that have been occurring over the last few days.
Since when did daytime t.v. become a main factor in a presidential campaign. It seems like everyone out there has stuck their foot in it -- Elizabeth Hasselbeck talking about Michelle Obama behind the scenes at her show, Joy Behar saying the media is in love with Sarah Palin and Oprah not inviting Sarah Palin, a woman, to her show. And isn't that what it comes down to??? Oprah's audience is predominantly comprised of white women. Sarah Palin is also a white woman. I would think that the campaign to become the most powerful person in the world (except Oprah apparently) would be based on something a little more complex than one's gender and skin color. I think it's very simplistic to say that women will vote for John McCain because he has a female on his team. Women are just not that simplistic, I hope.
And what about Barrack Obama? It is true that he has been on Oprah's show twice. However, this was before he threw his hat into the presidential race. Oprah has firmly stated that she supports Barrack Obama and has even endorsed him on many occasions. Does she not have the right to do that? Is that not what so many other celebrities have done? Even Chuck Norris is involved in this coming out with his new book: "Black Belt Patriotism". Oprah will not have any one of the major players on her couch during the race. Isn't that fair enough? Again, this has come down to a childish argument instead of sticking to the real issues. As Barrack Obama has said "Enough is enough!". Perhaps daytime t.v. should stick to the lighter side of politics. Ellen De Generes has started a dance-off challenge between Michelle Obama and Barrack Obama. Now that's good t.v. and I hope Sarah Palin gets the invite there!
