If you believe everything you read in the tabloids, the National Enquirer has reported this week that Oprah and Stedman are having problems -- and Barack Obama is to blame. According to the National Enquirer article, the couple is seeking counseling to deal with Stedman's jealousy over the relationship, apparently, Oprah isn't showing Stedman the love anymore.

Thankfully, Oprah and Stedman don't read the tabloids any longer -- at one point in time, Oprah did read all of the stories written about her and took the criticism quite hard. Luckily for her fans, she can rise above the gossip and continue on with her campaigning and encouraging people to get out and vote. Whether or not you like the fact that Oprah is so publicly backing a candidate, the fact that her name alone is pulling people out of their homes and to the rallies speaks for itself -- she is encouraging people to question what they believe, and possibly vote when they may not have otherwise.

As for Oprah and Stedman, they have weathered through 21 years of gossip and controversy, and both appear perfectly happy with their non-traditional relationship.