49 seconds ago 2010-02-09T17:53:03-08:00
CHICAGO, Ill. -- When Barack Obama surpassed the magic delegate number of 2,118 Tuesday night, becoming the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, celebs were aflutter with the possibility of a historic change in American politics, including one of his biggest supporters - Oprah Winfrey.
"I'm euphoric, I've been doing the happy dance all day," Oprah said in a statement released to Access Hollywood.
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"I'm so proud of Barack and Michelle and what this means for all of usâ¦..the new possibilities for our country," she said.
The talk show host was so elated, she even offered up her campaigning services to the Illinois senator.
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"And if he wants me to, I'm ready to go door to door," she added.





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