Alexis McCombs, Black Enterprise
Embedded in a tight battle for the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are courting prominent African Americans for fundraising support and influential clout. On the heels of Oprah’s event for Obama that drew over 1500 people to her plush Montecito, CA home, Magic announced he is backing the former first lady and recently held a fundraiser for Senator Clinton at his home in Beverly Hills. He spoke to BE.com about the decision.