Oprah's Got a Crush on Obama!

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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16. 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

17. 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

18. Anyone surprised that she's backing Obama? Let's have a show of hands. Didn't think so.

Have you watched her show lately? Over the years she has gone from someone who I thought was down to earth to someone who is a cross between a preacher and an arrogant elitest.

I know fortune and fame can go to someone's head...but I think it has reached maximum density. She tells you which books to read, who to vote for, what to do in any situation. Her opinions are gospel now.

The majority of people in this country are just sheep. I call them sheepel.

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

19. #17 Race has nothing to do with this.

Remember Barack Obama is both Black and White. So shut-up with the hint of race playing a role. If anything his race represents most of us -- Black & White.

Posted at 1:46PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Voting for Barack Obama in 2008

20. #14 you is sooooo right. Hillary hates Obama, Thats one of the reasons she was caught making deals with Edwards. Edwards knows he hasn't got a chance in hell, he's hoping if he helps hillary she will pick him as Vice. It's all dirty politics, at least Obama tells it like it is and votes his feelings not the polls. I have to rethink my opinion of Ophra now. I am republican Voting Obama all the way

Posted at 2:29PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Logan Dren

21. Dear "butt" of course
No, not all African Americans are voting for Barack Obama. As an African American and more importantly an American, I take great offense to your statement and its implications. Conrtrary to the belief of the racially ignorant, not all African Americans shirk their political responsibility or vote black by default. I, as one of the politically responsible plan to seriously scrutinize all of the candidates and their platforms in hopes of making the BEST decison for myself, my children and my country. Hopefully you will do the same!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:49PM on Jul 17th 2007 by chakamomSI,NY

22. #23 do you see a white man when you look at Obama? Hell no. A white woman can have a black child but a black woman can't have a white child. He is black!

Posted at 1:42PM on Jul 17th 2007 by black man

23. These two should leave for another country and stay. They are both highly over-rated.

Posted at 1:46PM on Jul 17th 2007 by paralegal

24. Hell, I'd take Pee Wee Herman over Hillary, Any day! The Clinton's make my @$$ want to suck a lemon.


Angelmom in Daphne, Alabama is a free loading, welfare Skank!

Posted at 1:48PM on Jul 17th 2007 by One Ex

25. go figure. Of course that ho would vote for him.

Posted at 1:50PM on Jul 17th 2007 by alex

26. 16. 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
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No. 16, I agree with you. From all the information I've seen, I also think he's a closet muslim.

Posted at 1:52PM on Jul 17th 2007 by paralegal

27. #24 YOUR IGNORANT -- PERHAPS YOU'RE EVEN A HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT BASED ON YOUR INCOHERENT POSTING.

ANYHOW, THOSE THAT CLAIM THAT "THEY DON'T CONSIDER RACE IMPORTANT, BUT OTHERS DO."

DO US ALL A FAVOR AND QUIET-UP. THE RACE PROBLEM ISN'T OTHERS, IT IS IN FACT YOURS -- THAT'S WHY YOU CONTINUE TO BRING IT UP !!

QUIET-UP, RACISTS !

Posted at 2:31PM on Jul 17th 2007 by RACISTS ARE THE LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR OF LIFE

28. Just cause his momma is white does not make him white. He is black!

Posted at 1:55PM on Jul 17th 2007 by ????????

29. Stop editing out my comments TMZ, now we know who you are voting for you asses

Posted at 1:54PM on Jul 17th 2007 by PHilton

30. I wish ALL celebrities would back off with endorsing a candidate. Look how everyone acts about Oprah and her opinion. Since when did she become the expert on everything. Give me a break. I know she's done good things in the past, but I'm still ticked that she went to AFRICA to help those children with getting an education when there are children here in the USA that could've benefitted. She could've helped out MORE with all the hurricane Katrina victims. Sorry--I'm off my soapbox now.

Sadly, there are people in the US who look at which celebrity endorses who and will base their vote on others' opinions instead of using their own brains to see which person is the better candidate. If you ask me we need the category of NONE OF THE ABOVE and if that choice wins we should START OVER with completely new candidates to choose from.

God help us all come election time.

Posted at 2:14PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Alicia

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