Culture

Oprah Endorses Jon Stewart Rally to Restore Sanity

by Jordan Yerman | September 22, 2010 at 11:09 am

693 views | 3 Recommendations | 2 comments

Oprah Winfrey's Tweet Will Draw Support to Jon Stewart Rally

On September 21, Oprah Winfrey (or her Twitter valet) tweeted, "I think Jon Stewart's on to something. Rally to Restore Sanity. Would you consider going? Oct 30, 2010?"

This is about as close to an endorsement as Jon Stewart could hope for, and could boost attendance at his Rally to Restore Sanity.

A pop-culture figure like Oprah is singlehandedly able to turn books into bestsellers, with people all over the world following her lifestyle advice. We'll see what impact the Oprah Effect has on Jon Stewart's upcoming gathering.

(found via Reddit)

1 See all footage | View Slideshow

Share: email story | add to any | | facebook | stumbleupon

recommend This comment thread is now closed

Disappointed (not verified)

at 08:48 on September 26th, 2010

"We're looking for the people who think shouting is annoying, counterproductive, and terrible for your throat; who feel that the loudest voices shouldn't be the only ones that get heard; and who believe that the only time it's appropriate to draw a Hitler mustache on someone is when that person is actually Hitler. Or Charlie Chaplin in certain roles. " Jon StewartJon Stewart's rally is a response to Glenn Beck's rally. Given that Stewart is well aware that no yelling, signs, or Hitler mustaches were present at Beck's rally, his statement reveals his motive, to further divide this country.I am saddened to see that Oprah shares his disdain for so many Americans that wish only to restore honor to our country.

Joe Finney (not verified)

at 12:01 on October 15th, 2010

'as close to an endorsement as Jon Stewart could hope for'So much for that. She has recently endorsed him properly on TV, both on her show and the Daily Show, and is attending herself. This could have a huge effect on the number of people who attend.