But though that period of wandering may not have played particularly well in the states with early primaries, O’Rourke seemed to have little problem bouncing back to once again become a center of attention. He returned to the public stage in early February in an interview in Times Square with Oprah Winfrey, during which the host almost pleaded with O’Rourke to enter the race.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 14, 2019 10:07 UTC