If Barack Obama is elected president, a good chunk of credit should go to Oprah Winfrey. Her early and enthusiastic endorsement of Senator Obama – and her heavily attended appearances with him in Iowa and South Carolina – played a big role in winning over bit parts of Middle America to the Obama cause.

The President (then Illinois state senator), who first brought the house down back in 2004 at the Democratic National Convention, takes a rare break from his 16-hour workday to tell Oprah about his multicultural upbringing, political plans and priorities, and loving family.

Convened by the White House, the United State of Women Summit will rally all of us together to celebrate what we've achieved, and how we're going to take action moving forward. Covering key...

Oprah Talks to the Obamas With the president's bid for reelection at full throttle, Barack and Michelle Obama tell Oprah about the highs and lows of the past four years and the simple pleasures that keep them strong.

Dec 9, 2007 · Oprah Winfrey has endorsed Sen. Barrack Obama (D-IL) for president and has been campaigning with him. Her participation in the campaign is making news because of her cultural reach and...

Dec 10, 2024 · Oprah Winfrey has been friends with former first couple Barack and Michelle Obama for many years now. Here's a look inside their lasting connection.

Dec 11, 2007 · Footage from the Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama rally in Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 11, 2007

Jul 26, 2021 · Autobiographies have been written, and countless conversations have taken place, most notably between Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama about the latter's bestselling book "Becoming" (via Oprah Daily). It has become clear that if, in fact, there was any ill will between the two women, that is well and truly in the past.

Jan 15, 2009 · Oprah opens up about the moment she knew Barack Obama would be president of the United States.

Barack Obama announced he was running for election as President of the United States in February 2007. Three months later he was endorsed by the talk show host Oprah Winfrey.