Why Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Mayor Pete were flipping steaks in Iowa this weekend
, and taking bus tours from county to county, hoping to propel themselves to the nomination. For decades, the most important stop for Democrats on the Iowa circuit was a cookout — the Harkin Steak Fry, the single largest annual gathering of Democrats in the state of Iowa.hosting a final Steak Fry
The act of bringing people together for a barbecue may seem basic — thousands happen across the country every summer weekend. But the sense of camaraderie and friendship that happens with half a dozen people in a backyard can scale. Back in 1972, when local Democrats Joan and Gary Kiernan hosted a fundraiser for Harkin’s first congressional run, they invited just 40 people, and tickets were $2.
The steak fry is so important precisely because it doubles as the biggest single organizing event for Democrats in the state. This year, 17 of the 19 candidates still in the running — the most ever for this event — and their supporters set up camps outside the fry with various activations to drum up morale and sign up more volunteers. Joe Biden’s camp featured a fire truck, bouncy castle, and DIY pancake bar, luring prospective voters with even more food at a food event.
The presidential candidates have a hand in the food, too. The phrase “steak fry” has always been a misnomer — an Iowa colloquialism. They were grilled then, as they are now. Joe Biden, who has run for president before, is no stranger to the ritual of flipping a couple of steaks for the cameras, and playfully posed for his photographer.
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