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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31. TMZ someone is really trying to add hype to this story..there really isn't a story here at all.
Oprah has a right to throw a party for any political canidate that she chooses..
Alot of people support barrack.......back off tmz..

This is really in bad taste...

Posted at 2:01PM on Jul 17th 2007 by TMZ changed the oprah picture

32. What's the surprise here? Oprah and her eleven toes are certainly going to vote for him. The only black that I know who won't is me.

I'm also the only black who admits that OJ is guilty of murder. Twice.

My family would vote for ANY black. No matter how stupid. That's what our community does. That's why our community is being outnumbered by Hispanics.

Posted at 1:56PM on Jul 17th 2007 by HennyPenny

33. We are all racist and it makes no difference what color or creed we are. Don't tell me to speak for myself either. Look inside people

Posted at 1:59PM on Jul 17th 2007 by ????????

34. I'm proud to be called a racist. At least I work, pay my taxes, and don't live off welfare and the taxpayers of the USA, and I know who is the father of my child.

Posted at 2:02PM on Jul 17th 2007 by racist

35. There is something about Obama that I like. I need to read his book but, so far, I like what I see. And, for what it's worth, I 'm a white woman over 40. I'd rather eat slugs than vote for Hillary Clinton. I don't want that twosome back in the White House.

Posted at 2:04PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Tired and Ready for A Nap

36. I can see Oprah's followers now-lining up to vote for who Oprah says is the best choice. The color of Obama's skin means nothing to me, but his lack of experience does. He is not ready. I would also vote for a woman, but never for Hillary. Never.

Posted at 2:06PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Maddy

37. And since Ms. Maya endorsed Hillary, she 's not likely to be there. What is Oprah going to do, since the woman she idolizes is obviously more proud of a woman running for president than a black (see Maya's endorsement on Hillary's website)?

Posted at 2:41PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Joshua

38. Racist, I'm sure Obama's children know who their father is. He's very well educated and successful, just like their mother. I'll bet you can't say the same.

Posted at 2:07PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Debra

39. Oprah votes for color over substance.

Posted at 2:06PM on Jul 17th 2007 by GO AWAY

40. Hillary is Satan

Posted at 2:08PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Bill Clinton

41. I've read more than I need to know about Obama, and he scares the heck out of me.

Posted at 2:08PM on Jul 17th 2007 by racist

42. Obama was raised Muslim. He didnt convert to Chrisitanity until he entered the politcal arena and wanted people votes.

When is the media going to run stories on his Muslim upbringing??? America has a right to know. I have not heard him EVER dennounce Muslim extremists who kill in the name of Allah.

Posted at 2:09PM on Jul 17th 2007 by ObamaHussein

43. #39, speak for yourself.

Posted at 2:09PM on Jul 17th 2007 by racist

44. She made me boink Lewinski. She is a man in disguise. Don't be fooled people.

Posted at 2:10PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Bill Clinton

45. Also, racist. "And I know who is the father of my child." Please. Did you even finish high school? Honey, try "I know who fathered my child" or "I know who the father of my child is." That, my dear, is proper English.

Posted at 2:10PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Debra

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