The dinner is credited with propelling Barack Obama toward his first-place finish in the Iowa caucuses in early 2008, a point that Pete Buttigieg's campaign reminded his supporters.
Barbara RodriguezDES MOINES – It was the beginning of an outdoor town hall for Pete Buttigieg in mid-October, and the shivering crowd watched Matt McCoy jump on stage to help introduce the Democratic presidential candidate.
As the field of 2020 presidential hopefuls descends on Iowa this weekend for several cattle call events, many are seeking to stand out at Friday's Liberty and Justice Celebration. Buttigieg, in particular, is looking to break out at the Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser, once known as the"Jefferson-Jackson Dinner," by drawing parallels to Obama's historic Iowa campaign.
"Because running for office is an act of hope. Organizing for somebody running for office is an act of hope. Voting is an act of hope," Buttigieg said in October. Buttigieg told the Des Moines Register in an interview that he's heard the Obama comparison on the trail and it's"flattering" because he believes Obama"was a great president."
"Another thing I have in common with him," Buttigieg said in referencing Obama. "As somebody who's not been on the national political scene for a very long time ... the best way that my campaign can demonstrate that we're ready to win, and ultimately win the presidency, is to start with a very good showing here in Iowa."
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