Vice President Kamala Harris has opted out of attending this year’s Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a highly anticipated charity event long known for bringing political leaders together. Her decision marks a break from a longstanding tradition that has seen presidential candidates attend the event for decades, fostering a sense of unity and offering a chance for candidates to share lighthearted jabs in a humorous setting.
For over 60 years, the Al Smith Dinner, held annually in New York City, has been a fixture for both Republicans and Democrats. It has served as a fundraiser for Catholic Charities while offering political figures a rare opportunity to tone down the partisanship and embrace a lighter, more collegial atmosphere. The event traditionally features speeches filled with self-deprecating humor, aiming to bridge divides during election years.
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This year, however, Vice President Harris will be skipping the dinner in favor of campaign stops in battleground states. According to a spokesperson from the Harris campaign, the vice president believes her time would be better spent focusing on crucial swing states, rather than attending the New York-based event, which is typically hosted in a deep-blue region. “Her time will be better spent in battleground states as opposed to deep blue New York,” the spokesperson told the Associated Press.
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