Oprah awards speech sparks talk of White House run
09 January 2018 |
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Actress and media mogul Oprah Winfrey has ignited buzz about a possible presidential run in 2020 with a stirring speech at the Golden Globes, followed by speculation from friends that she was considering a run.
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