funny, i don't follow politics at all, but i think rudy does have a real shot. why? his face was on every tv in the land b/c of 911. after bush, people are going to want a president that can make solid decisions under pressure. rudy has show the country (even the fly over states) that he's more than capable of doing that AND isn't afraid to get his hands dirty doing it.
obama, well, if he does in fact announce on oprah, he will be a VERY powerful candidate. i don't think you all realize that we here on the east coast are the minority. take a stroll through any walmart and you'll know what i mean. that is america. that is oprah land. black, green or plaid, an endorsement from oprah may as well be an endorsement from the almight him/her/itself.