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Coverage dated August 21, 2024

Oprah Winfrey DNC speech: 'Childless cat lady,' message to independents and more

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Talk show legend Oprah Winfrey delivered an electrifying speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, sharing a message to independent voters ahead...

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  1. New York Post

    Oprah takes a shot at JD Vance with ‘childless cat lady’ remark during surprise Dem convention speech (opens New York Post)

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    Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance on the third night of the DNC causing the crowd to erupt into the loudest cheers of the night.

  2. The Guardian

    Oprah Winfrey takes swipe at Vance’s ‘childless cat lady’ comment in surprise DNC appearance (opens The Guardian)

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    With a ringing endorsement of Kamala Harris, star’s speech made an appeal to independent and undecided voters at the Democratic convention

  3. The New Republic

    Oprah Absolutely Wrecks J.D. Vance in DNC Speech (opens The New Republic)

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    Oprah mocked Vance’s comment about “childless cat ladies” on stage.

  4. Entertainment Weekly

    Oprah gives rousing DNC speech, jabs J.D. Vance with 'childless cat lady' reference (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Oprah Winfrey inspired a powerful reaction as she invoked a house fire and jabbed J.D. Vance's 'childless cat lady' quip in her emotional DNC speech.

  5. Rolling Stone

    Oprah Brings Down House at DNC, Shades J.D. Vance Over 'Childless Cat Lady' Dig (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Oprah Winfrey called upon independent and undecided voters to support Kamala Harris during an electrifying speech at the DNC on Wednesday evening.

  6. Queerty

    Childless cat lady singled out during Oprah's DNC speech last night responds: "Damn right!" (opens Queerty)

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    There's a new breakout star from the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

  7. NBC Chicago

    Oprah Winfrey DNC speech: 'Childless cat lady,' message to independents and more (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Talk show legend Oprah Winfrey delivered an electrifying speech at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, sharing a message to independent voters ahead...

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