Scenes from Iowa's rowdy, anti-Trump Wing Ding: In a shift, Democrats train their attacks on the pr

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I have a lump in my throat when I saw the pic of them hugging.



Scenes from Iowa's rowdy, anti-Trump Wing Ding

In a shift, Democrats train their attacks on the president, not each other.


https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/10/iowa-wing-ding-2020-1456224

By NATASHA KORECKI and DAVID SIDERS

08/10/2019 08:47 AM EDT


CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — There was a moment of silence, friendly candidate-to-candidate photo bombs, even an extended exchange of hugs between candidates.

On Friday, the same crowd of 2020 Democrats that ripped each other apart on the national debate stage in Detroit transformed into a paragon of “Iowa nice” at the Wing Ding — making their best pitches to potential Iowa caucus-goers without eviscerating each other.

Instead, the 22 candidates unloaded on President Donald Trump in a parade of speeches that framed the fight for the White House as a battle against hate and bigotry. Invoking last weekend's mass shootings, they joined in calling for stronger gun laws. And they called for different approach to immigration.

The event came as the primary season in the first-in-the-nation voting state kicked into high gear with start of the annual state fair. The enthusiasm of voters was palpable: thousands packed into the historic venue, which at times grew so loud that speakers had to yell to be heard.

Cory Booker dedicated all of his time to gun violence, delivering what was perhaps the most fiery performance of the night. ..........................






Democratic president candidates embrace after a moment of silence before the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding on Friday in Clear Lake, Iowa. | John Locher

[SunSeeker]

1. Good to hear. nt

[onetexan]

2. Perfect message! Direct attacks to the opponent, not each other

[pazzyanne]

3. Made my heart happy to see this!

[Hekate]

4. EXCELLENT!!!