Oprah's Got a Crush on Obama!

Posted Jul 17th 2007 1:15PM by TMZ Staff

Oprah has a crush on ObamaChat empress Oprah Winfrey put rumors to rest that she might be running for president -- by instead throwing her hefty support behind democratic candidate Barack Obama. Lucky Obama will benefit from an Oprah-fied fundraiser to be held at the daytime diva's massive Santa Barbara mansion this September, reports today's L.A. Times.

Those thinking of attending should start saving now: Getting in the door will cost $2,300 -- that's the maximum individual contribution for primary season. Collected contributions of $25,000 or more will score you access to a VIP reception, and a donation of $50,000 or more will garner a seat at a private VIP dinner with the possible next president.

Think Isaiah Washington, who has also thrown his support behind Barack, was invited? Doubtful!

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Tags: Barack Obama, BarackObama, Oprah Winfrey, OprahWinfrey

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1. Poor Stedman. Does he know?

Posted at 1:19PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Obama Osama

2. Back off Oprah. The boy has a woman. Mean lookin woman nonethe less.

Posted at 1:21PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Mighty meaty

3. The next 15 months will be veeery interesting. No doubt, this election will be one for the history books.
I predict record voting across the country.

Posted at 1:22PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Petite

4. Of course she is voting for Barack, who else would she vote for?! Arent all A A's voting for Barack ?! ............. I wish Barack would take his lanky (cigarrette smoking) ass out of the race! Vote Hillary!

Posted at 1:22PM on Jul 17th 2007 by but of course

5. What happened to the money that was already raised?

Posted at 1:23PM on Jul 17th 2007 by FARRAH-FALLON

6. why not invite washington TMZ??
every vote counts in a election...

Posted at 1:23PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Bad outfit big deal

7. Where is Stedman? Haven't heard anything about him since the rumors of Oprah being Gay. She and her BFF Gail seem awfully close for 2 straight women.

Posted at 1:23PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Sally

8. She's obviously star-struck. When there's a celeb on her show, she's in awe. I like O'bama, oops, I mean Obama, but I hope Oprah doesn't look only @ the color. O my!

Posted at 1:23PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Elsie

9. I hear she is getting her Ego on and Obama is a way of getting out there without having to look arrogant and political

Posted at 1:25PM on Jul 17th 2007 by SoSo

10. Looks like Ophra has finally picked a Winner. Obama has the best chance to be elected in 08, although the price to attend is steep I hope enough money is raised to knock Bullary off her I am the only candiate throne.

Posted at 1:26PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Logan Dren

11. Obama can't even give a speech without notes. He is a political lightweight with no experience. Hillary hates him. Can't you tell? He is stealing her thunder and that kills her big ego. She used to get all the Celebs and now she has competition.

Posted at 1:28PM on Jul 17th 2007 by political junkie

12.
EVERYONE KNOWS THAT OPRAH HAS A HUGE CRUSH ON BARACK OBAMA. EVERYONE.

ON OPRAH'S SHOW RECENTLY SHE PRACTICALLY DROOLED WHILE INTERVIEWING HIM THEN PLASTERED A "FAKE" SMILE WHEN HIS WIFE CAME OUT.

OPRAH DOES LOOK A LITTLE BETTER THAN BARACK'S WIFE BUT HIS WIFE IS ALSO A LAWYER. (MAYBE A STEP UP FROM OPRAH).

ANYHOW, OPRAH'S CRUSH ON BARACK OBAMA IS CERTAINLY NOT A SECRET.

BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT !! AND OPRAH THE NEXT FIRST LADY ??!!!!

Posted at 1:30PM on Jul 17th 2007 by VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA IN 2008

13. There's no crush. It's simply pride at finally seeing a black man who is a true contender with amazing fund-raising ability.

Posted at 1:32PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Debra

14. I have heard he is a closet muslim just waiting to get elected and then take over the country and declare sharia law. Can you see Oprah with a towel on her head?

Posted at 1:33PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Ready for 08

15. What's not to like about Obama? Oprah is not the only one crushing on him, hell I lean more Republican but I would be proud to have him as my president.

I loved the fact on fathers day he spoke to a church communtiy about how Young Men need to step up and be Real Fathers and not just sperm doners...

At least Obama just smokes...
Hillary doesn't smoke but just blows smoke up people's @sses.

Posted at 1:35PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Jayne

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