Rally

A book of photography and observations from 10 years at the biggest event in Iowa politics - The Steak Fry.

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For one afternoon in September, Warren County, Iowa became the center of the political universe. Speeches were given, connections were made, and despite the name, steaks were grilled. Never fried. 

What began as a fundraiser on a supporter’s farm in 1972 became the Harkin Steak Fry. An event attended by Presidents, Presidential hopefuls, press from around the globe, and activists from every corner of the state. After Senator Harkin’s retirement the Polk County Democratic Party took up the spatula… err, mantle.

All the while, it never seemed to lose its feeling of family reunion.

Rep. Cindy Axne waves as she takes the stage in front of a massive American flag.
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco poses for a selfie with a fan
Hillary Clinton speaking behind a podium at the Harkin Steak Fry in 2014
Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Julian Castro hold steaks up on spatulas as they stand over a large grill
Iowa Governor Chet Culver works the grill at the 2010 Harkin Steak Fry as Obama advisors David Plouffe and David Axelrod look on

For over 10 years, I’ve been a photographer at that reunion. I’ve compiled a collection of those photos into a book.

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