Oprah Winfrey’s massive fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign is reportedly sold out.
It costs $2,300 per person to attend the event at Winfrey’s mansion in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 8.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Tuesday that interest has been so great that potential donors have had to be turned away.
Obama has raised more than $58 million for his White House bid. Forbes magazine estimates that Winfrey, the Chicago-based host who boasts a lot more, including a magazine, is worth $1.5 billion.
Beyonce Knowles may sing at the event, and Jamie Foxx may entertain, too. Famous celebrity Obama-backers, including George Cloone…
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