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2008 Presidential Elections

Oprah on Obama's Election: 'It Feels Like Hope Won'

Originally posted 11/05/2008 09:20AM

Oprah Winfrey has long been Barack Obama's No. 1 fan, so it's no surprise she wasted little time in speaking out about the Democrat's historic victory Tuesday night.

"It feels like hope won," the TV icon told Britain's BBC. "It feels like there's a shift in consciousness. It feels like something really big and bold has happened here, like nothing ever in our lifetimes did we expect this to happen."

The talk-show host was on hand in Chicago to watch Obama's victory speech, along with Brad Pitt and Jesse Jackson.

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Courteney Cox and hubby David Arquette hosted a Barack Obama victory party Tuesday night at their Beverly Hills home, E! Online reports. Jennifer Aniston, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher were reportedly among the guests.

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