Oprah Winfrey joining Maryland gubernatorial candidate for virtual fundraiser

Oprah Winfrey will be a part of Maryland gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for a marketing campaign fundraiser later this month, based on a press launch on Tuesday from Moore’s marketing campaign. 

Winfrey and Moore may have a digital dialogue on June 14 about “management” and the “challenges” that households are going through. Winfrey stated within the launch that she was impressed by Moore’s “sense of integrity and management qualities” when she first interviewed him in 2010. 

Moore stated within the launch that he’s grateful for the “management” that Winfrey has offered all through her life.

“I’m excited to come back collectively together with her for this essential dialog in regards to the management required to face head-on the challenges that households in Maryland face, the position of governors, and the trail ahead,” he stated. 

Moore is considered one of a number of Democrats working this yr to succeed incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who’s term-limited.

Moore is an creator and the previous CEO of the anti-poverty group Robin Hood Basis, the discharge states. He acquired an endorsement from Home Majority Chief Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) in April. 

A ballot launched final month confirmed State Comptroller Peter Franchot within the lead for the Democratic nomination with 19 % help, adopted by Moore with 13 %.