NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Democratic Party holds annual gala following keynote speaker cancellation
The Hillsborough County Democratic Party proceeded with its annual Kennedy-King Gala on Saturday, August 8, despite the scheduled keynote speaker withdrawing from the event. The cancellation followed public controversy regarding the speaker's comments about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
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The event highlights internal party tensions regarding national political discourse and the influence of lobbying groups on local political gatherings.
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personRitchie TorresorganizationAIPACpersonNikki FriedpersonVanessa LesterotherKennedy-King Gala“The annual event held by the Hillsborough County Democratic Party.”locationWestshore Grand HotelpersonBarack ObamapersonDavid JollyorganizationAmerican Israel Public Affairs Committee“The lobbying group whose comments by the speaker led to the cancellation.”organizationHillsborough County Democratic Executive CommitteepersonMichael BlakepersonKathy CastororganizationHillsborough County Democratic Party“The organization that hosted the Kennedy-King Gala.”