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If Oprah wants to run for president, Mike Tyson should run for the papacy

Clamor grows for Oprah Winfrey, seen here in July 2017, to run for president after her speech at the Golden Globes.
Clamor grows for Oprah Winfrey, seen here in July 2017, to run for president after her speech at the Golden Globes. PATRICK T. FALLON Bloomberg

Should Oprah Winfrey run for president in 2020? Absolutely!

Furthermore, Kirk Douglas should attempt to climb Mt. Everest. Jimmy Fallon should try out as quarterback for the 49ers. Justin Bieber should audition for the New York Metropolitan Opera. Bill Cosby should apply for the position of chief security guard at an all-female college. And Mike Tyson should aspire to be Pope.

We need experienced and qualified people in all walks of life.

John Beversluis, Fresno

This story was originally published January 17, 2018 at 2:29 PM with the headline "If Oprah wants to run for president, Mike Tyson should run for the papacy."

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