by Cas Mudde (theguardian.com, 10 January 2018)
When Oprah Winfrey gave a blistering speech of women’s empowerment at the Golden Globes, pundits went into overdrive speculating that she might run for office. Media networks are now dreaming of a 2020 presidential race between Donald Trump and Oprah.
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by Michael Ray (retrieved 7 March, 2016, britannica.com)
The transition from the red carpet to the halls of power has been a smooth one for many politicians. Name recognition puts celebrities a step ahead of potential competitors, and success as an entertainer, be it on screen, on stage, or on the athletic field, brings with it no small amount of credibility.
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