Hillary after her speech at the annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa. / Photo by Kimberly Toillion By Zachary Toillion In Iowa, the first location of the presidential caucuses, there exists an annual Democratic Party tradition known as the Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola. It’s hosted by Iowa’s retiring Senator Tom Harkin. Since 1972, Democrats have gathered at the events to eat food, hear speeches from candidates and talk politics. Often the event is used as an occasion to promote candidates from Iowa, but over the years it has become a national event, drawing the likes of Vice Presidents Al Gore and Joe Biden, President Obama, senators, and presidential candidates. Former President Bill Clinton helps former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton up the stairs. / Photo by Kimberly Toillion September 14 marked the end of the Harkin Steak Fry, but perhaps the beginning of something else. The keynote speakers of the event were none other than President Bill Clinton and former Sec. of Stat
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:37:38 +0000
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