28.03.2024

Alec Baldwin to headline Iowa Democrats gala

Impersonator-in-chief Alec Baldwin will headline a gala for the Iowa Democrats in November.

Strange as it seems, Democrats can expect to see ‘Donald Trump’ at the state party’s annual marquee fundraiser on November 27. That is, in the form of Baldwin, the walking parody of the Republican president.

Baldwin, who received an Emmy award last month for his running parody of Trump on Saturday Night Live will be the keynote speaker at the state party banquet in Des Moines.
Impersonator-in-chief Alec Baldwin (left, on SNL) will headline a gala for the Iowa Democrats in November

Strange as it seems, Democrats can expect to see ‘Donald Trump’ at the state party’s annual marquee fundraiser on November 27. That is, in the form of Baldwin (pictured, on SNL), the walking parody of the Republican president

It’s a role often reserved for presidential prospects in the leadoff presidential caucus state.

Strange as it seems, Democrats can expect to see 'Donald Trump' at the state party's annual marquee fundraiser on November 27. That is, in the form of Baldwin (pictured, on SNL), the walking parody of the Republican president

Whether or not Baldwin entertains the light-hearted urgings of former President Bill Clinton to run for president, Baldwin should certainly expect an audience hungry for lifted spirits.

President Donald Trump Baldwin, who received an Emmy award last month for his running parody of Trump on Saturday Night Live will be the keynote speaker at the state party banquet in Des Moines

Iowa Democrats are at a 20-year low, having reveled for the past eight years in first launching Barack Obama to the presidential nomination and twice delivering the state for him.

But today, Republicans control the Statehouse in Des Moines, both US Senate seats and a majority of US House seats.

‘Heading into the 2018 midterm elections and beyond, I have decided to rededicate my efforts to helping the Democratic Party win across the country,’ Baldwin said in a statement distributed by the Iowa Democratic Party.

‘That effort begins in earnest in Iowa,’ he said.

‘There will be many more opportunities both before and after, and you can plan on seeing me out there with folks on the ground fighting this most important battle for our future,’ Baldwin added.

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price said in a statement that they are ‘so excited to welcome Alec Baldwin to Iowa, and to have him lend his voice to the growing chorus of people who are ready to see change in Iowa’.

'Heading into the 2018 midterm elections and beyond, I have decided to rededicate my efforts to helping the Democratic Party win across the country,' Baldwin (left, on SNL) said in a statement distributed by the Iowa Democratic Party

‘Heading into the 2018 midterm elections and beyond, I have decided to rededicate my efforts to helping the Democratic Party win across the country,’ Baldwin (left, on SNL) said in a statement distributed by the Iowa Democratic Party

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price said in a statement that they are ‘so excited to welcome Alec Baldwin (pictured in NY on Sunday) to Iowa, and to have him lend his voice to the growing chorus of people who are ready to see change in Iowa’

‘He will be able to provide a unique and entertaining perspective on the challenges facing our country and how we can work together to rebuild our party.

‘There is no question we’ve got our work cut out for us next year. We’re not backing down, and we’re not taking anything for granted. This year’s dinner will highlight the strength of our great ticket, as well as the passion and commitment Democrats have to take back our state,’ Price concluded.

Iowa Democrats see the state’s governor’s race as a prime opportunity to recapture power in the state.

Eight candidates are seeking the 2018 nomination, a dynamic even some Republicans see as an opportunity for the out-of-power party.

Republican Gov Kim Reynolds is finishing the final 18 months of veteran Republican Terry Branstad’s term.

Reynolds is seeking the governorship next year, having served as lieutenant governor before Branstad was sworn in as US ambassador to China in June.

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