The Duchess of Sussex has been secretly building links to members of the Democratic Party in a bid to anchor her political aspirations, sources close to her have revealed. And now she and husband Pā¦
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American business associates of
the Duchess say that the former actress has been "building a network of contacts and supporters" in the political world since arriving in Los Angeles last March.
At the very top of Meghan's speed dial list is
Michelle Obama, who was First Lady to President
Barack Obama, from 2008 to 2016.
The source said: "Michelle has been giving Meghan and Harry guidance on a variety of issues from public and political perception, building charities and working within the
Netflix family."
While the arrangement is "informal" and on a "friendship" basis, the source says the Sussexes have spoken to the Obamas several times over the past few months.
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'That interview really resonated with Democrat leaders. Not only did they see a woman have poise, control, believability and relatable emotion, but also someone whose words reached all communities across the country.
"For the party she is a potential vessel, who they know shares many of their beliefs. If she is not considering an immediate entrance into politics, certainly having her support for certain candidates is huge...a real endorsement. And that is why many Democratic officials are interested in working with Meghan. Conversations and alliances are already growing."