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Photos: Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum in Cedar Rapids
Dec. 7, 2019 7:19 pm, Updated: Dec. 7, 2019 10:50 pm
Six 2020 Democratic hopefuls spoke at a forum hosted by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) cheers to the crowd as he exits the stage after speaking during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Union members and other guests listen to Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) waves as he receives a standing ovation after his time on stage during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Omaha, Nebraska, resident Dan Beam of Teamsters Local 554 asks a question about pensions during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) takes the stage to audience applause during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Randy Ralston of Marion, Iowa, (center) and Jeff Shimek of Walker, Iowa, (right) stand to applaud as Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is introduced during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate businessman Tom Steyer speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) listens to a question from a union member in the audience during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) gives opening remarks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Audience members listen to Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) speak during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids resident Stephanie Griffin of Teamsters Local 238 listens to Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) speak during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gives an opening statement during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Teamsters Local 633 jackets are seen worn by audience members during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks to audience members during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) gives opening remarks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Union members stand for the national anthem to start off the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden leans in to address audience members during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) heads backstage after speaking during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) makes a joke comparing his lack of hair to that of moderator Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate businessman Tom Steyer (right) speaks to moderators Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, and Leslie Marshall, a Fox News Contributor, during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Fox News contributor Leslie Marshall embraces Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden as he takes the stage along with Teamsters General President James Hoffa during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Larry Yowsa, President of Teamsters Joint Council 32, speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Jesse Case, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 238, speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks while on stage with moderators Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times (center) and Fox News contributor Leslie Marshall (right) during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is seen on broadcast equipment as he winds down his remarks on stage during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Moderator Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, shakes hands with Democratic presidential candidate businessman Tom Steyer as he's brought on stage during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
James Hoffa, Teamsters General President, speaks during the Teamsters Presidential Candidate Forum at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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