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• Several publications including the Guardian and TMZ reported rumors suggesting Oprah Winfrey might become the U.S. ambassador to Britain. Some journalists have regarded her candidacy as "ridiculous."Financial Times: Ambassador Oprah? (October 20, 2008) Guardian: Barack Obama to make Oprah Winfrey US ambassador to London? (October 20, 2008)

  Winfrey publicly supports Barack Obama and offered to produce the half-hour primetime Obama special that is planned to be aired on CBS and NBC. The Democratic campaign has not yet commented on the rumors.Drudge Report: Oprah Offers Production Help... (October 21, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. The Financial Times mentioned "well-placed sources" as the origin of the rumors"Financial Times: Ambassador Oprah? (October 20, 2008)
  2. Caroline Kennedy was also rumored to be a candidateFinancial Times: Ambassador Oprah? (October 20, 2008)
  3. Oprah offered her Chicago studio to the Obama campaignDrudge Report: Oprah Offers Production Help... (October 21, 2008)
  4. Oprah reportedly seeks a new career directionFinancial Times: Ambassador Oprah? (October 20, 2008)
  5. The special will be aired on October 29, 2008Drudge Report: Oprah Offers Production Help... (October 21, 2008)

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