Oprah Winfrey is “euphoric” over Barack Obama’s historic nomination for President. Her endorsement of Obama was her first ever endorsement of a Presidential candidate.

Winfrey sparked controversy among scores of her Hillary Clinton-supporting viewers last year (07) when she announced her endorsement of Obama’s candidacy on her hit chatshow, joining him on a campaign tour of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

But Winfrey’s support and hard work appears to have paid off – the Illinois Senator was named the Democrat party’s candidate for the presidency on Tuesday (03Jun08).

And Winfrey couldn’t be happier the 46-year-old is one step closer to the White House.

In a statement, she says, “I’m euphoric, I’ve been doing the happy dance all day.

“I’m so proud of Barack and Michelle (Obama’s wife) and what this means for all of us… the new possibilities for our country. And if he wants me to, I’m ready to go door to door.”

Source: Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Obama’s Nomination

Here is the video of Oprah Winfrey with Michelle Obama and Barack Obama in December 8, 2007 in Des Moines, Iowa, in which Oprah announced her endorsement of Barack Obama that sparked much discussion and some controversy.

Oprah Celebrating Obama’s Historic Nomination