Barbara Walters Names Barack Obama as Most Fascinating Person in 08

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According to Livesteez, old lady Walters, decided to do the obvious and name Barack as the most Fascinating Person in 2008:

Barbara Walters unveiled her list of the year’s 10 most fascinating people Thursday night, and the list includes two major film stars, an athlete, and a broadcaster In the 16th edition of her ABC special “Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2008,” Barack Obama was named the most fascinating person of the year for making history as the first African-American elected president. Taking the No. 2 spot was film star Tom Cruise, who opened up about his upcoming movie ‘Valkyrie’ and the buzz surrounding his big new role, according to Entertainment Tonight. GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin made the list at No. 3. Though Palin did not chat with Walters, The View co-host said Palin fascinated the public as she went from white-hot star to a tarnished disappointment. Her next job, which remains to be seen, will surely be closely followed, Walters said. Actor Frank Langella came in at No. 4 on the list for his body of work, and especially for his upcoming role playing President Nixon in ‘Nixon/Frost,’ — a role Walters says will likely earn him an Academy Award.

Big surprise there, Walters. You sort of threw us for a loop. We could have sworn Paris “Ho” Hilton would have beaten him out. SMH

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