, Winfrey said, “At the beginning of the midterm campaigns, I said it was up to citizens to vote for who would represent them. If I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman. There are clear choices and some dynamic candidates who are working to represent the values that so many of us hold dear—like inclusion, compassion, and community. So I ask that voters use discernment and choose wisely for the democracy of our country.
While there is great debate over the value of celebrity endorsements, Winfrey’s support, when she was the top rated TV talk host, was credited with helping launch Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in the 2008 cycle. But the Fetterman-Oz race is a bit different, given Winfrey’s long history with Oz. She is credited with starting his TV career, as he appeared as a health expert on her show. His series was then launched through her company, Harpo Productions.