NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Democratic Party holds annual Kennedy-King Gala following keynote speaker cancellation
The Hillsborough County Democratic Party proceeded with its annual Kennedy-King Gala last Saturday, August 8, despite the scheduled keynote speaker withdrawing from the event. The cancellation followed public controversy regarding the speaker's comments concerning 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 like on local political gatherings.
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Who's Mentioned
personRitchie TorresorganizationAIPACpersonNikki FriedpersonVanessa LesterotherKennedy-King Gala“The annual event hosted by the Hillsborough County Democratic Party.”locationWestshore Grand HotelpersonBarack ObamapersonDavid JollyorganizationAmerican Israel Public Affairs Committee“The lobbying group whose comments by the keynote speaker led to the cancellation”organizationHillsborough County Democratic Executive CommitteepersonMichael BlakepersonKathy CastororganizationHillsborough County Democratic Party“The local political organization that hosted the gala.”