Rand Paul to Headline Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner
Continues tradition of high-profile speakers at Iowa GOP events
DES MOINES, Iowa- Today, Iowa GOP Chairman A.J. Spiker announced that United States Senator Rand Paul will be the featured speaker at the Republican Party of Iowa’s annual "Lincoln Dinner." The event will be held on Friday, May 10th in Cedar Rapids at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center. Doors will open at 6:00 PM, with dinner and program lasting from 7-8pm. A private sponsors reception will take place prior to the dinner.
“Senator Rand Paul’s 13 hour filibuster earlier this month caught the attention of Republicans across the nation who are seeking GOP leaders who will stand up to Barack Obama." said Spiker. "As the ‘First in the Nation’ state, we immediately extended an invite to Senator Paul to allow him to introduce himself to Iowa Republicans.”
The appearance of Rand Paul, who is rumored to be mulling a run for President, is the latest in a long line of political leaders the Iowa GOP has hosted during Spiker's leadership of the party.
“As Chairman, I've made it a priority to deliver committed and high-profile Republican leaders to speak at our events. Senator Paul’s appearance in May is just the most recent instance of the Iowa GOP providing value to its activists, donors and supporters.”
Grassley & King to Speak at Lincoln Dinner
Join Rand Paul for Iowa GOP Event in Cedar Rapids
DES MOINES, Iowa- Today, the Republican Party of Iowa announced Senator Chuck Grassley and Congressman Steve King had been confirmed to speak at the Iowa GOP's Lincoln Day Dinner in Cedar Rapids on Friday, May 10th. Earlier in the day, the Iowa GOP announced Senator Rand Paul would serve as the keynote speaker for the annual dinner.
“We are ecstatic to confirm Senator Grassley and Congressman King as speakers at our Lincoln Dinner," said Chairman AJ Spiker. "Both of these men are leaders in Washington and well respected by Iowans."
Chuck Grassley is one of the longest serving Senators in the country, serving for more than 30 years. Steve King is rumored to be considering a run for Senate.
