By Cynthia Littleton

Oprah Winfrey was a surprise guest at the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night, delivering a stirring speech that highlighted the differences between Kamala Harris and her GOP colleague.

Winfrey, who has kept a low profile in politics so far this election campaign, urged viewers at home and Democrats at the United Center in Chicago to keep faith in “the best of America” to help the country weather this period of bitter partisanship.

Like other speakers, Winfrey sounded the alarm about the agenda set by former President Donald Trump and other far-right forces. “People who want you to believe that books are dangerous and assault rifles are safe,” she said. “That there’s a right way to worship and a wrong way to love.”