One of the great Fall political events is the annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa. On Sunday morning we drove the almost two hundred fifty miles to the Balloon Field in Indianola to listen to Democratic Party and other like-minded luminaries address a large crowd of Iowa Democrats at the outdoor venue. The weather wasn't too cooperative, ranging from a persistent drizzle to a steady downpour. Never mind - we brought our rain gear, old shoes, and large umbrellas. The big tent covering the dining area (and venue for speeches) also helped keep us relatively dry.
The featured speakers, in addition to Senator Tom Harkin (D) of Iowa, were Paul Begala - Democratic Party strategist and senior staffer for President Bill Clinton - and Senator Bernie Sanders (I) of Vermont. They fired up the audience of over five hundred under the big tent.
Senator Sanders (I) spoke at length:
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