Oprah Winfrey Hosts Virtual Rally With Kamala Harris and Celebrity Guests
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Oprah Winfrey interviewed Kamala Harris in a virtual rally in Michigan on Thursday night, gathering organizers and celebrity guests to help get out her campaign message.
Harris fielded questions from a studio audience in Farmington Hills, Mich., in a format that echoed “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She addressed topics including immigration, abortion and the cost of living, without making any obvious headlines or miscues.
Meryl Streep was among the celebrities who appeared on screen. “Hello, President Harris,” Streep said — before catching herself. “47 days,” Harris said.
Winfrey welcomed Harris to the stage with a hug, and opened by asking her about the moment President Biden stepped aside. Winfrey said that it appeared that a veil had dropped, and that Harris had “stepped into your power.” “Did you feel that?” she asked. “I felt a sense of responsibility, to be honest with you,” Harris said. “There really is so much at stake.” Winfrey called on members of the audience to discuss harrowing stories about gun violence and abortion.
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