For many political observers and Twitter wags, Thursday night's debate was the first introduction to Marianne Williamson's curious mix of left-wing politics, difficult to place mid-Atlantic accent, and overt spiritualism. (Her final statement was a challenge to Donald Trump to "meet you on that field" where "love will win.")
But while the memes and maybe-ironic praise flooding Twitter made clear that many viewers were encountering her for the first time, Williamson has been a familiar figure for those more likely to watch Oprah than Hardball since the 1990s, when her appearances on Winfrey's show helped her ascend to become bestselling spiritualist with over a dozen books and legions of celebrity followers.
Read Full Article »