But my opponent feels like she does not have to be here, which is deeply disrespectful to the event and in particular to our great catholic community. Very disrespectful. The last Democrat not to attend this important event was Walter Mondale. And it did not go very well for him. He lost 49 states and he won. Won Minnesota. So I said, there's no way I'm missing it. Actually. It was not easy for me to get here tonight. Cardinal. I wasn't going to miss this thing, you know, matter. (04:28–04:43)
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Asserts that Walter Mondale was the last Democrat not to attend the Al Smith dinner and lost 49 states in the election.
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