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Will any other major presidential candidate skip the Al Smith Dinner in 2024?
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Kamala Harris•Al Smith•New York City•Al Smith Dinner•Catholic•Harris•Election Day•New York Archdiocese•Joe Zwilling•CNN
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Kamala Harris to Skip Al Smith Charity Dinner Next Month in New York, Breaking Tradition
Sep 21, 2024, 10:46 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced she will not attend next month's Al Smith charity dinner in New York City, breaking a long-standing tradition where presidential candidates from both parties participate. The Al Smith Dinner, a Catholic fundraiser expected to host 1,500 guests, has been a staple event since the 1960s. Harris's decision marks the first time a presidential candidate has skipped the event since 1984. Her campaign stated she will be focusing on campaigning in a battleground state less than three weeks before Election Day. The event is known for its light-hearted roasts among candidates, and Harris's absence has drawn criticism from various quarters, including disappointment expressed by the New York Archdiocese via spokesperson Joe Zwilling. CNN reports on this development.
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