New York Democrats ‘working hard’ to convince Harris to go to Al Smith dinner: Cardinal Dolan

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, said state Democrats such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) are “working hard” to convince Vice President Kamala Harris to attend the annual Al Smith dinner in New York City.

Harris declined the invitation to a charity event known for hosting presidential candidates in election years. 2016 presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton both attended in person that year, exchanging comedic jabs.

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