Oprah to head to Denver for Obama nomination
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/06/04/art.oprahobama.gi.jpg caption="Oprah hit the trail for Obama during the primary season."] (CNN) - Oprah Winfrey will be on hand when Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination in Denver – but the talk show host, who was a key presence at rallies for the Illinois senator during the primary season, won’t take the stage, a representative from her production company told CNN Wednesday.
The spokeswoman also denied rumors Winfrey was planning to spend thousands renting a home in Denver during the convention.
In June, shortly after Obama effectively clinched the Democratic nomination, Winfrey – who appeared with him in several key early-voting states, including Iowa, New Hampshire and California – said she was "euphoric” over his victory.
“I've been doing the happy dance all day,” she said in a statement then. “I'm so proud of Barack and Michelle and what this means for all of us, the new possibilities for our country.”
She added that she’d be happy to hit the trail again on his behalf: “And if he wants me to, I'm ready to go door to door."
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Obama & Oprah = a couple of zero's!!!
OH ! Is Gail coming toooooooo ?
When she says, "all of us", who is she referring to?
Ive lost total interest in Oprah
OH ! Is Gail coming toooooooo ? This is a real celibritie hoe down ! WOW !
I hope this is NOT a sign of the "guests" to follow if Ob is sucessful.
The last time the WH was open to the public it got trashed royally!
STOP HATIN!
Oprah is the real deal!
Go Oprah go!
O.B. 08 & 12.
What gets me is how someone who is clearly very intelligent can also be a complete political idiot.
Obama will destroy this country!
I like Oprah. She is smart... unlike some old wrinkly white hair guy. 😀
OBAMA '08
Anyone who makes a voting decision based on what a TV star thinks is an absolute fool. I don't care what Oprah thinks anymore than I care what any Hollywood celebrity thinks. This country is going downhill at a more rapid pace every year.
Oprah pledged never to get involved in politics. Its disgraceful what she has done with Obama.
Mr. Rogers will appear for Panamanian McCain. Opps, I forgot he died awile back.
Maybe she can give them all a car.
While serving in the Illinois Senate, Mr. Obama spoke against and did not support a law that would have protected babies that SURVIVED being aborted; babies that were alive but left to die. That, my friends, is monstrous.
Uh-oh, THE OPRAH. Looking dark on that stage, isn't then when aides are supoosed to get more 'white people' in the picture?
My opinion is just as valuable as Oprah's!
Obama '08
We are proud of you too, Oprah!
with Oprah's intellectual presence, i knoe that there will be a CHANGE in November. this has nothing to do with celebrity status. that is straight talk. Obama is the way to go.
Blacks keep shouting "Racist".... How many African Americans will be voting Republican this time? Even Condoleeza Rice, has been warned off.... This!!!!!!! This Photo is Racist...
I cannot believe how petty and vicious people are that post on these blogs!
Oprah is an idiot.
Air head celebrities tend to stick together.
And another American saying: Money Talks.
Another "who cares"!!! I have never liked her nor watched her shows. I am so glad that she WILL NOT be speaking at the convention. It would ruin everything. justjoe, great comment.
I too am proud of Obama and Michelle. Even though there are still mean, nasty spirited individuals (republicans). I continue to believe there are more good people in the world than there are evil doers. May God bless the world and especially America? That said, thank you Oprah, Michelle, Obama and supporters of change. Together we shall stand. However, divided we shall fall.
The events of 2008 have set women back 50 years in this country. Women are given two resumes; one of a man who shares their ideals, but has barely a term in the Senate on his resume with no legislative accomplishments – and one of a woman who shares the same ideals but with decades of public policy experience, eight years in the Senate, foreign policy experience, and who knows the inner workings of Washington.
And they pick the man.
Why?
Because Oprah Winfrey told them to.