Democrat 2020 candidates turn up for Iowa Steak Fry

Candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination to fight President Donald Trump’s re-election bid in 2020 have gathered for an event in Iowa.

The Polk County Steak Fry comes less than five months ahead of the state’s caucuses – the first to take place nationwide in each presidential election.

Event organisers said more than 12,000 people attended the fundraiser.

Of the 19 Democrats left in the running, 17 appeared on Saturday.

Kamala Harris dances at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Senator Kamala Harris danced her way into the Steak Fry on Saturday

Senator Amy Klobuchar marches into the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Ms Harris was not the only one to enter to music, with Senator Amy Klobuchar also marching in accompanied by drummers

Joe Biden grilling steak at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Candidates got a chance to show off their skill on the grill, with former Vice President Joe Biden flashing a smile for the cameras

Bernie Sanders addressing the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Candidates laid out their policies to the crowds, including Senator Bernie Sanders…

Elizabeth Warren stands on stage at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Senator Elizabeth Warren…

Beto O'Rourke addresses the crowds at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Former congressman Beto O’Rourke…

Mayor Pete Buttigieg greeting supporters at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

…and Mayor Pete Buttigieg

Cory Booker taking a selfie at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

But there was still time to greet supporters – or in Senator Cory Booker’s case, stop for a selfie

A man pouring maple syrup onto pancakes at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Plenty of food accompanied the political speeches

A man stands under an umbrella at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

The rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd

Crowds watching speeches at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

More than 12,000 people attended – a record number, organisers said

Signs for many of the Democratic Party presidential candidates at the Polk County Steak Fry — Image caption

Nearly all the Democratic Party hopefuls showed up on Saturday

source: bbc.com

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