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Oprah Winfrey Makes Surprise Appearance At Democratic National Convention, Urges Americans To ‘Choose Common Sense Over Nonsense’
Television icon Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in her hometown of Chicago, where she urged Democrats and independent voters to “choose common sense over nonsense”.
“Let us choose truth, let us choose honor, let us choose joy. Because that is the best of America,” Winfrey told a cheering crowd on Wednesday. Winfrey, who has avoided the political spotlight in recent years, lent some of her star power to Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Tim Walz, on the third night of the four-day convention.
The former daytime talk show host focused on a message of unity while also tacitly criticizing Ms. Harris and Mr. Walz’s Republican challengers, former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance.
Winfrey’s comments came before Mr. Walz’s primetime speech to formally accept the party’s nomination for vice-president.
“Despite what some would have you think, we are not so different from our neighbors. When a house is on fire, we don’t ask about the homeowner’s race or religion, we don’t wonder who their partner is or how they voted. No. We just try to do the best we can to save them,” Winfrey said.
In a slight directed at Mr. Vance, she added, “And if the place happens to belong to a childless cat lady, well, we try to get that cat out, too.”
The comments referred to a 2021 interview in which Mr. Vance referred to Democratic politicians as “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too.” The remarks, which went viral after Trump announced the Ohio senator as his running mate, were roundly criticized.
Oprah, who does not have any children, has shied away from politics in recent years. In 2007, she endorsed then-Illinois Senator Barack Obama’s longshot bid for president.
On Wednesday night, Winfrey cast herself as an Independent, urging other like-minded voters to back Democrats in November.
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“You’re looking at a registered Independent who’s proud to vote again and again and again, because I’m an American, and that’s what Americans do,” she said.
Tracy Prince and Kathy Sykes jumped out of their seats when they saw Oprah, who was born in their home state of Mississippi, take to the stage.
“We love Oprah so much. Everyone in Mississippi is so proud that she claims us,” Mrs. Sykes said.
She said Oprah’s speech was a “powerful message” to independent voters in particular to vote for Ms. Harris.
“She gave very good reasons why – to choose common sense over nonsense,” Mrs. Sykes continued.
Wednesday night also included several other celebrity cameos, including Stevie Wonder, Mindy Kaling, and Kenan Thompson.
The Democratic Party is calling upon its famous supporters to help draw attention to their convention, hoping their presence will get voters to pay attention – and maybe cast a vote for Ms. Harris in November.
In a bid to reduce the country’s planet-warming emissions, the UK government has announced a £180 million investment in solar panels for hundreds of schools and hospitals across the country.
This move is part of the government’s efforts to achieve its long-term climate goals and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The investment, which is the first major project from Great British Energy, the government’s new state owned energy company, is expected to provide solar panels for 200 schools and 200 hospitals.
This will not only help reduce energy bills but also cut carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
According to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, “Great British Energy’s first major project will be to help our vital public institutions save hundreds of millions on bills to reinvest on the frontline.”
He added that the project will help reduce the financial pressure of energy bills on schools and hospitals.
The announcement has been welcomed by schools, unions, and NHS estate managers, who have long been advocating for measures to reduce energy costs.
Paul Whiteman, NAHT general secretary, said that the investment is a “step in the right direction” and will help schools manage energy bills, which have been a significant financial burden in recent years.
However, not everyone is optimistic about the investment.
Andrew Bowie, shadow energy secretary, argued that the government’s net zero plans will make the country “poorer.”
He claimed that the investment will lead to increased reliance on foreign powers like Russia.
In contrast, energy experts believe that investing in renewable energy will reduce the UK’s reliance on imports.
Jess Ralston, energy analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, said that the investment in solar panels will improve energy security and reduce the amount of gas imported from countries like Russia.
The first solar panels are expected to be installed by the end of the summer, with a focus on areas of “highest need.”
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