2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Iowa Democratic Party Announces Biden To Attend Iowa Hall Of Fame Awards Dinner

Iowa Democratic Party Announces Biden to Attend Iowa Hall of Fame Awards Dinner

“The Iowa Democratic Party is proud to announce that Senator Biden has rearranged his schedule to make the Hall of Fame Dinner a stop on his campaign,” said Scott Brennan, Iowa Democratic Party State Chair. “We have had many conversations with the Biden campaign and understood that travel and time constraints were issues, but the Senator wants to be in Iowa for this important event and now he will be here. Iowa Democrats are honored to have him and excited to see him.”

The Iowa Hall of Fame Awards Dinner is the first opportunity to see the Democratic Presidential candidates on the same stage in Iowa. The Dinner is also the second largest gathering of the year of influential Democrats across Iowa. Topped only in size by the Jefferson Jackson Dinner, being held this year on November 10 in Des Moines, the Hall of Fame is an annual event celebrating Party activists, supporters and the successes of the Democratic Party in Iowa.

Iowa GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Video

Iowa GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Photos

Iowa GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Photos

Iowa GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Photos

GOP Lincoln Dinner Bringing National Spotlight to Iowa

GOP Lincoln Dinner Bringing National Spotlight to Iowa
Full field of candidates will attend including Giuliani, McCain, and Romney

Des Moines, Iowa –Arizona Senator John McCain, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination according to several national and Iowa polls, will attend the Republican Party of Iowa Abraham Lincoln Unity Dinner on Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Des Moines. They will be joined by seven other major GOP contenders for the nomination.

“Iowa’s first in the nation caucus status once again brings the national spotlight to our state,” remarked Ray Hoffmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa. “Our Lincoln Dinner will be a remarkable event featuring 10 GOP candidates for the presidency all in the same location, sharing the same stage.” The Republican Party of Iowa anticipates a capacity crowd with journalists from across the state, nation, and world covering the event.

“The campaign for the presidency is a personal one for Iowans. We expect to see, meet, and talk with candidates one-on-one as they detail their qualifications and platform,” Hoffmann stated. “At the Lincoln Dinner, the candidates will make their case in presentations to Iowa’s leading Republican activists with ample opportunity for personal interaction at the conclusion of the event. It is then Iowans will ask the tough questions and hold candidates accountable for answers.”

With all major Republican presidential candidates confirming their attendance, the event will feature comments from: Senator Sam Brownback, John Cox, Governor Jim Gilmore, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Representative Duncan Hunter, Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator John McCain, Governor Mitt Romney, Representative Tom Tancredo, and Governor Tommy Thompson.

Lincoln Dinner Draws Presidential Candidates

Lincoln Dinner Draws Presidential Candidates
Giuliani among hopefuls attending kick-off to caucus season.

Des Moines, Iowa – Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Ray Hoffmann says the organization’s Abraham Lincoln Unity Dinner will serve as the kick-off event of Iowa’s first in the national caucuses. The dinner will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines and eight Republican presidential candidates have committed to attend at this point.

Guests will have the opportunity to hear from Senator Sam Brownback, John Cox, Governor Jim Gilmore, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Representative Duncan Hunter, Governor Mike Huckabee, Representative Tom Tancredo, and Governor Tommy Thompson.

“We Iowans enjoy a unique and prestigious responsibility due to our first-in-the-nation caucuses,” Hoffman remarked. “Republicans in Iowa are fortunate to be able to meet and challenge our candidates in-person as they campaign here. At the Lincoln Dinner we provide a forum for these hopefuls to interact with some of Iowa’s key activists and organizers. The process of evaluation and winnowing the field is now underway.”

“Republicans in Iowa are energized,” Hoffmann observed. “Our grassroots activists have recognized and accepted the challenge presented in the 2006 elections. Our vision is clear, our attitude optimistic and our resolve firm. Republicans will do the hard work necessary to reclaim majorities in our statehouse and maintain the White House.”

The Republican Party of Iowa also hosts the Republican Straw Poll set for Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Iowa State University in Ames.