She adamantly denies that it’s for political purposes, but this is the same woman who referred to Obama as “The One” when vocally endorsing him and blocked the appearance of conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 2007. Pardon us for being skeptical that there’s no political motivation here.

Oprah Winfrey may have introduced Democrat Barack Obama to the women of America — but the talkshow queen is not rushing to embrace the first woman on a Republican presidential ticket!

Oprah’s staff is sharply divided on the merits of booking Sarah Palin, sources tell the DRUDGE REPORT.

“Half of her staff really wants Sarah Palin on,” an insider explains. “Oprah’s website is getting tons of requests to put her on, but Oprah and a couple of her top people are adamantly against it because of Obama.”

One executive close to Winfrey is warning any Palin ban could ignite a dramatic backlash!

As should be clear by now, both Oprah and her show’s executive producer have contributed thousands to Obama’s campaign.

Granted it’s not scientific, but check out the poll at TMZ if you head over there. A full 75% believe her decision is biased and not fair.