"If Barack Obama was a state he'd be California," Shriver said, drawing roars from the crowd. "I mean think about it: diverse, open, smart, independent, oppose tradition, innovative, inspiring, dreamer, leader."
That's California First Lady Maria Shriver, making a surprise appearance/endorsement at Barack Obama's LA rally. Michelle, Oprah, Caroline, and Maria all at one rally? Wow.
UPDATE: More from Oprah:
Winfrey, who first joined Obama on the stump in December, gave a passionate explanation of her endorsement, which came a month before the Iowa caucuses, answering critics who she said accused her of being a "traitor" for supporting Obama.
"Every part of me believes of the empowerment of women, but the truth is I'm a free woman," she said. "And being free means you get to think for yourself. And you get to decide for yourself what you get to do. So I say I am not a traitor. No, I'm not a traitor I'm just following my own truth and that truth has led me to Barack Obama."She also challenged those who say she only supports Obama because he is black. "That too was insulting for me," she said. "I would never vote for someone because of gender ... I'm not voting for Barack Obama because he's black, I'm voting for Barack Obama because he's brilliant."
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