Oprah Winfrey to headline Obama fund-raising weekend in Chicago

After saying she wouldn't have Governor Palin on her show during the campaign, Oprah Winfrey will be attending a fundraiser for Barack Obama. So, it appears, that for Oprah, it really is about race, not gender. She said she had Obama on her show before he won the nomination. Now, it appears, she is throwing her support fully behind him. Must be difficult for a woman like Winfrey to have to choose between her race and her gender. Maybe not.

I don't think this race should be about either, race or gender. I believe it should be about the issues and which candidate is best for America and for the world. Unfortunately, there are many who have supported Barack Obama simply for the historic aspect of his candidacy, which is tied to his race. It seems that Oprah Winfrey has done the same (in my opinion).

Oprah Winfrey to headline Obama fund-raising weekend in Chicago - Lynn Sweet: "Oprah Winfrey to headline Obama fund-raising weekend in Chicago
By Lynn Sweet
on October 8, 2008 1:04 AM

NASHVILLE--Oprah Winfrey joins the lineup for an Obama fund-raising weekend in Chicago aimed at female donors at the $2,300-per-person event starting Friday.

Winfrey, Obama's pal, attended the Democratic convention, stumped in key primary states for Obama and threw a fund-raiser for him at her California estate. I think this is her biggest high profile appearance for Obama to date for the general election.

The event is organized as an 'issues conference' and features Barack and Michelle Obama, Joe and Jill Biden, as well as Winfrey and other luminaries from the Obama team.

From the invitation....

This weekend, please join Barack and Michelle Obama, Joe and Jill Biden, and special guest Oprah Winfrey at the National Women's Leadership Issues Conference in Chicago.

Come hear about the importance of women's leadership and the women's vote, and learn about Barack's vision for creating the kind of change we need.

National Women's Leadership Issues Conference
with Barack and Michelle Obama,
Joe and Jill Biden, and Oprah Winfrey"

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