Senator…Oprah Winfrey?

In his latest bout of mouth diarrhea, embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich revealed to ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “The View” Monday that he considered appointing talk show host Oprah Winfrey to President Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat.

The comments came just one day before Blago is set to stand in his Senate impeachment trial, further adding to the governor’s list of quirky antics. He claimed Winfrey would have been “someone who would help Barack Obama in a significant way become president.” ‘Lady O’ was quick to dismiss the notion saying she believed she “would be a good senator too,” however “she’s not interested.”
 
While this may be true, this revelation may bolster allegations made by prosecutors that Blagojevich was trying to sell the seat to the highest bidder. And what better choice? The Queen of Talk is said to be worth “billions” with her hit TV show, book club, and related HARPO production gigs — another sign elections and nominations becoming more of a popularity contest rather than the best person for the job.