The Big "O" Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Oprah comes to Va. to boost Chatman campaign
>
http://www.wtop.com/120/3596929/Why-is-Oprah-in-Vi
> rginia
>
> ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- A northern Virginia
> congressional candidate is hoping to stand out
> among a sea of contenders with some help from her
> friend Oprah Winfrey.
>
> Lavern Chatman, former president of the Northern
> Virginia Urban League, is hosting a fundraiser
> Saturday night in Crystal City with Oprah as the
> featured guest.
>
> Chatman is one of 11 contenders in the June 8
> Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jim
> Moran in Virginia's 8th District, representing the
> state's liberal inner suburbs.
>
> The fundraiser is closed to the press. Chatman's
> website says tickets are $150, ranging up to
> $2,600 for a photo with Oprah herself.
>
> Chatman calls Winfrey a good friend who can give
> her campaign a boost of momentum.
She's here to pollute the atmosphere.