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Oprah Winfrey will be part of DNC program Wednesday night
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Oprah Winfrey, one of the most powerful, successful, and influential women in the world is set to be part of the DNC program tonight, lending her voice and support to Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid.
Oprah Winfrey, one of the most powerful, successful and influential women in the world, is set to be part of the Democratic National Convention program Wednesday night, lending her voice and support to Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Winfrey is set to participate in the lead up to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s acceptance of the Democratic vice presidential nomination, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the night’s program. CNN reached out to representatives for Winfrey and the DNC for comment. Winfrey is in the United Center, according to multiple people who just saw her in the venue’s basement. “I’m so happy to be here,” Winfrey told one person in the hallways. Winfrey’s close friend Gayle King previewed some of Winfrey’s remarks on CBS.
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