Oprah Winfrey is hitting the campaign trail this weekend for Presidential candidate Barack Obama and people are totally freaking out.

But Obama's campaign manager warns that there will be "no free cars." How about one of those panini presses from Oprah's 2007 favorite things? Man, looked good.

Oprah will arrive in Iowa on Saturday for two rallies and then the dynamic duo will hit the road for "Endorsement Tour 2008" to New Hampshire and South Carolina, where the rally needed to be moved from an 18,000-seat arena to an 80,000-seat stadium!

Check your forehead people, is it getting warm? I think you might have Oprah fever!

This weekend while I was stuffing my face with pumpkin pie and watching football, Oprah Winfrey, as usual was saving the world.

Oprah headed back to her troubled girls leadership academy in South Africa to meet with and apologize to one of the girls who had been embroiled in the academy's alleged abuse scandal this fall.

Oprah had a surprise meeting with the girl and her family to personally apologize for the alleged abuse and to invite her back to the school so she can finish eighth grade.

The girl's parents were initially upset because they were not invited to last month's big Oprah apology meeting and felt alienated by the school and parents. But Ms. Winfrey is nothing if not perfect so naturally she fixed the slight.

"I am happy because at last we had a chance to speak. Oprah resolved everything," the girl's father said.

Now I wonder if she also gave them a few of her favorite things like say that panini maker! I want one of those things so bad.

I love Oprah. Make fun of her all you want about how she screams out the names of her guests when announcing them or how she laughs at every story her celeb friends tell even when they're not funny, but like it or not, she's changing the world.

Which is why I'm sad to report about the alleged abuse at her South African school for underprivileged girls. Yesterday during an emergency parent's meeting at the school, Oprah apologized for the events that have taken place at the school by the matrons running the joint.

According to reports, one girl was grabbed by a matron and thrown against the wall. Another student claims to have been screamed at by a "dorm parent" who used swear words, while another alleges being fondled.

"I've disappointed you. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry," a tearful Oprah told the parents.

The South African police are on the case, hopefully the people who participated in the abuses have all been fired and the school can get back to teaching these talented young women and Oprah can get back to important things like interviewing Sarah Jessica Parker about her clothing line because it's darling!

In Spanish you say “Gracias.”

In French you say “Merci.”

And how do you say “thank you,” in millionaire? Twenty-one pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes.

That’s how Jessica Seinfeld thanked Oprah for having her on her talk show last week to promote her new cookbook, “Deceptively Delicious.” Since her appearance Jessica’s book has become a best seller.

So instead of a thank you note, Jessica, who seems like a complete and total delight I must add, sent her shoes. Shoes that cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $800-$1200 a pair.

I clearly don’t have the right friends.

Oprah will make her first appearance on Ellen Degeneres's talk show today. Oprah is promoting herself, naturally. Her Oscar special featuring stars like George Clooney and pal Julia Roberts airs tonight at 10pm on ABC.

Oprah also discusses her thoughts on the upcoming 2008 presidential election. Who does Oprah want to win? Barack, baby! And now I'll be voting for him because whatever Oprah says, I do.

One day into the new year and Oprah has already done more in 2007 than I will do all year. I've already broken all my resolutions and I have no made a difference in the world at all. Then there's Ms. Winfrey who
opened a school for poor but talented South African girls.

Yeah, she's amazing. Seriously, if Oprah can change the world, I can put down this danish and eat a bowl of oatmeal, New Year's Resolutions take two,

Oprah is my number one TIVO season pass. Seriously, I've seen every episode in the past four years. So it pains me to have an Oprah concern I need to share with you all. Oprah loves John Travolta, like crazy in love. And Kirstie Alley has said she's John's best friend, so is this why Oprah has on Kirstie like three times a year? I'm not sure, but seriously, she's been on more times than any other guest in the past few years, with the exception of course of Oprah's resident experts in all areas, i.e. Nate the Decorator.

I hate Kirstie Alley. I'm not exactly sure why she bugs me so much, but I. Can't. Stand. Her. So a year ago while on Oprah (again!) she promised that she was going to continue to lose weight and then come back on the show in a bikini. A BIKINI?! I won't even look at myself in a bikini and I'm way skinnier than Kirstie, so why do I have to be subjected to seeing her on my favorite show? Well, the year is up and Kirstie is going to be on today's Oprah basically naked. Are you going to tune in to see her in a bikini? And why is she still relevant? Wasn't she on Cheers like a hundred years ago? How about she gets a job and then comes onto Oprah, then I might tune in, but until then, I'll see you on Tuesday, Ops. (That's what I call Oprah to my friends)

Jennifer Aniston will be sitting down with Oprah today to address all the rumors about her noticeably larger bosom and her alleged break-up with boyfriend, Vince Vaughn. During her appearance, she apparently denies getting a boob job, which I didn't even know was a rumor floating around, and attributes her girls' recent growth to weight gain, which I think all woman can relate to. She also confirms that she and Vince are still together, which is good because I think they're a totally cute couple.

Also during her visit to Queen Oprah's stage, she reveals her new "passion." I have no idea what it could possibly be. Yoga? Decorating? Eating? Any guesses?

Last month a retired math teacher from Kansas City started a website dedicated to getting Oprah Winfrey to run for president. The site became a big hit and the mastermind behind it, Patrick Crowe, started getting requests for radio and television interviews. Unfortunately, Oprah’s lawyers did not find it funny and threatened legal action due to the fact that Oprah is not running nor does she have any interest in a political career. Naturally, I was disappointed as I love me some Oprah.

So when I heard that my other two fave talk show hosts are getting some pressure to run for president, well I was just delighted. T-shirts for a Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert joint ticket are incredibly popular and the possible run for president is generating buzz and media attention. This weekend Jon Stewart addressed the rumors of his candidacy saying he has no plans to run for the white house. Once again my dreams are dashed, but if it were up to me, I’d vote for an Oprah/Stephen Colbert ticket. Which talk show host would you like to see make a run for political office?

If you're a real Oprah afficianado and can't seem to get enough of her just from her daily show you're in luck. She has launched a new talk show on XM satellite radio and she's bringing a bunch of her friends with her. They include her best friend, Gayle King, Dr. Robin Smith who always knows what’s going on in the heads of every Oprah guest, Dr. Oz who can answer any health question and Nate Berkus, decorator to the stars. They're all going to be on Larry King Live tonight to promote the show so tune in to find out more about it. And if you have a burning question for Oprah or need tips on how to turn a bedroom into an office, drop them an email and your question might get answered on air.

Oprah premieres today and guess what, she too has her own countdown clock. Apparently countdown clocks are the new black. Although it seems cool when Oprah has one because, well, she's Oprah and she can do no wrong. You see, I’m a serious fan. I’ve been to her sandwich shop, eaten at her favorite turkey meatball restaurant and suffered through a much needed bra and jean intervention.

This season she promises "Big Shows" and "Big Names," (Oprah, that's every seaon) but what I want to know is how she's going to wear her hair this year? I’m loving the curls and I hope she sticks with them. But long curls or short curls, I just don’t know. What do you think? I’m also trying to predict who her first guest is going to be. She loves that Anderson Cooper as do I and he's been hot this summer. But what about McDreamy? He would definitely get those ladies in the audience on their feet. And now that he’s having another McBaby, he’s a hot ticket. Any thoughts? Any inside info you want to slip a fan?

By the way, if anyone has Oprah ticket connections, hook a girl up!