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Such an unusual campaign, unlike anything that weve ever seen before, that she wanted to kind of wait a little while, see where everything was going to lay out, and then try to pierce through all of the frantic discussions that are going on right now. frankly, the whole conversation surprised me a little. i tend to be, publicly, at least nonpartisan. oprah comes out, but rarely. she did for president obama. i dont think she has historically been a person who came out to endorse candidates. so th...

Well, these are potentially part of john podestas -- they are part of what wikileaks says are leaked campaigns from john podesta. the campaign has not authenticated, confirmed authenticity, neither have we. some of the documents, keep in mind, are altered, but appear to be a list of what looks like essentially self-opposition research. they read through the transcripts of these speeches they gave to wall street banks and other private groups and i highlighted most problematic consults. one in pa...

It is the job and duty of parents to tell their children you dont look up to this guy. all he does is hits a ball and thats it. >> it absolutely is the parents role and responsibility, however, if you accept any kind of public position, you understand theres an extra responsibility that comes with that. if you dont want it, dont accept the position. >> i think the most troubling thing is that these are supposed to be role models for our children and you have to understand the culture. i mean, we...

But the point is is, i know a lot of professional athletes and they dont want to be role models. it is the job and duty of parents to tell their children you dont look up to this guy. all he does is hits a ball and thats it. >> it absolutely is the parents role and responsibility, however, if you accept any kind of public position, you understand theres an extra responsibility that comes with that. if you dont want it, dont accept the position. >> i think the most troubling thing is that these a...

But the point is is, i know a lot of professional athletes and they dont want to be role models. it is the job and duty of parents to tell their children you dont look up to this guy. all he does is hits a ball and thats it. >> it absolutely is the parents role and responsibility, however, if you accept any kind of public position, you understand theres an extra responsibility that comes with that. if you dont want it, dont accept the position. >> i think the most troubling thing is that these a...

Point in america. were dealing with an add le sentimentality where there are no consequences, so nothing is my fault. nobody understands me. dont blame me. and again, consequences are -- >> all the categories were talking about, tamras shaking her head. all these categories, do these guys have an obligation? are they role models? >> no, they are not. >> sure, they are. >> no, theyre not. you asked me if i said are they. im not asking to be a role model. but the point is is, i know a lot of profe...

Everything it can to portray the presidents gay marriage announcement as anything but political. but, boy, everything they do makes it look political. last night the president raised money at an lgbt fund-raiser with ricky martin and seemed to bask in the glow of his new public position. >> we have never gone wrong when we expanded rights and responsibilities to everybody. that doesnt weaken families. that strengthens families. >> by the way, in case this classic moment slipped your mind. this i...