Winfrey had previously faced calls to use her cultural influence to denounce Dr. Oz's Senate run after the celebrity physician's endorsement by Donald Trump.
"It is an honor and privilege to have Oprah's support in this race," Fetterman said in a statement."She is a leader on so many issues—fighting for our democracy, passing common-sense gun reform, and ensuring racial justice.
I'm grateful for Oprah's support and trust on the issues that matter to people across the country and Pennsylvania as we close out this campaign."Democrats have viewed Pennsylvania as a potential Senate pickup in what could otherwise be a difficult election. Fetterman
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