On the recordAugust 11, 2008
We are proud to have the support of such an important and dynamic individual. She was able to bring in thousands of people who might not have been normally interested in politics.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “We are proud to have the support of such an important and dynamic individual. She was able to bring in thousands of…”
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A spokesman for the Obama campaign commented on Oprah Winfrey's endorsement and its impact on voter engagement.
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