Oprah Winfrey's 20,000 steal a march on Hillary Clinton's presidential bid

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The TV chat show queen pulled in 20,000 to hear her speak in support of black Illinois senator Barack Obama in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Oprah has made a strong political stance by publicly backing Barack Obama in his presidential bid with a rally to 20,000 people

The much-hyped appearance is expected to have dealt a shattering blow to Mrs Clinton in what is traditionally the first state to choose a Democratic candidate in the White House primaries.

Miss Winfrey, 53, told the crowd in Des Moines: "For the very first time in my life I feel compelled to stand up and speak out for the man who I believe has a new vision for America."

She first announced her support for Obama, 46, by staging a £2 million fund-raising gala at her home in California.

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Hillary Clinton roped in her daughter and mother for moral support in her campaign tour

Mrs Clinton responded at the weekend by having her mother Dorothy Rodham, 88, and daughter Chelsea, 27, join her on the stage at a series of rallies.

Until Miss Winfrey's intervention at the weekend, Mrs Clinton, Obama and former senator John Edwards were neck and neck in Iowa, which goes to the polls on January 3.