Downtown Des Moines Blog

If you live on planet earth there’s just no way you haven’t heard about Oprah’s stop in Des Moines (at Hy-Vee Hall) on Saturday.� There was a turn out of almost 20,000 people, some of whom weren’t from the media.� (ok, that was a joke)

The media has been all over this as Oprah is one of the most influential people in the world, she’s also a billionaire and one of the most beloved women in America.� I’m not going to rehash what you’ve already heard, but here’s what I’ve been hearing from the event.

“Oprah is the best speaker I have ever heard.� She knew exactly when to make a joke, as well as how to build the audience anticipation through the roof.”

Many people praised Obama’s speaking skills as well, which frankly is all I really know about the guy.

“Couldn’t believe it, most of the people stayed around to here Obama speak.”

And

“Obama + Oprah = The Audacity of Hype” (this is hilarious for those that get it)

Even though the weather was bad this ticket turned out to be a winner.� Many people have openly said it was the biggest event and draw that the caucuses have ever had here.� That’s huge if you ask me!

Here’s a few links to display what the media has had to say about this.

MSNBC - The ‘One’�

Des Moines Register - Oprah packs em in

LA Times - Oprah hits the road�

New York Times Blog - Oprah in Des Moines�