I wrote the first three pieces of this series last week before Oprah's kick-ass, inspirational, campaign-like speech at the Golden Globes on Sunday. I had no idea I'd be ahead of the curve. And to be honest, I really didn't think she'd do it. I didn't think she'd run. But today anything seems possible. The … Continue reading Oprah 2020?
What do I want from an Oprah Winfrey Presidency? My first thought was that I’d want her to re-invigorate the Democratic Party. As 84-year-old Dianne Feinstein prepares to run for her 6th senatorial term, it must be noted that the Democratic party has a very shallow bench. But Oprah knows how to cultivate talent. So … Continue reading Let’s Draft Oprah, Part 3
Remember when the current Republican President was first running? Pundits laughed, they shook their heads, they refused to discuss his candidacy seriously. But his supporters kept pointing out two things: First, they'd say that Trump was a successful business mogul. Whether or not this is true is still in dispute, but this argument was made … Continue reading Let’s Draft Oprah, Part 2
On New Year’s Eve, I was with a friend, lamenting the events of the past year as so many of us were doing. Did you notice? On FB this year’s “happy new year’s” posts were often followed by wishes for better days ahead, a happier 2018, relief that 2017 was going and don’t let the … Continue reading Let’s Draft Oprah!
