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DILEMMA: OPRAH BALKS AT HOSTING SARAH PALIN; STAFF DIVIDED Fri Sep 05 2008 08:55:46 ET Oprah Winfrey may have introduced Democrat Barack Obama to the women of America -- but the talkshow queen is not rushing to embrace Republican VP pick Sarah Palin, sources tell the DRUDGE REPORT. Oprah's staff is sharply divided on the merits of booking Palin, insiders reveal. One executive close to Winfrey is warning any Palin ban could ignite a dramatic backlash! "Half of her staff really want Sarah Palin her on, 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," a source explains. It is not clear if Oprah has softened her position after watching Palin's historic convention speech. In the past, Oprah has refused to have other high-profile Republicans on her top-rated show. Last year, Winfrey blocked an appearance by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, timed to a promotional tour of his autobiography. Oprah and executive producer Shari Salata, who has contributed thousands of dollars to Obama's campaign, refused requests for comment. Developing... |
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