Clinton, O’Malley and Sanders speak at Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Des Moines

Isd Politics Team

DES MOINES, Iowa — All three Democratic candidates for president gathered at Hy-Vee Hall for the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner Saturday night.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke at the event.

Iowa State Daily coverage of the event is below.

Live Twitter updates from Lissandra Villa (@lissandravilla), Shannon McCarty (@shanibear3), Michaela Ramm (@michaela_ramm) and Katy Klopfenstein (@katyklopper):

Here are brief recaps of what each candidate said at the event.

8:12 p.m.: Event is underway

All three Democratic presidential candidates reach the stage at the Jackson Jefferson Dinner to a room full of chants.

9:16 p.m.: Bernie Sanders takes the stage

Sanders talked about his consistency throughout his political career. Sanders gave examples of being consistent when it came to everything from gay rights back in 1996, to always fighting Wall Street.

“Every day I will fight for the public interest, not the corporate interest. I will not abandon any segment of America” Sanders said. 

9:44 p.m.: Martin O’Malley takes the stage

Martin O’Malley focused on action not words. O’Malley touted the growth of the middle class, clean energy, fighting Wall Street, and gun control.

“I know who I am, I know what I believe, and I am willing to fight for it,” O’Malley said.

10:15 p.m.: Hillary Clinton takes the stage

Clinton criticized Republicans saying they have “dated” policies and said they have stacked the deck against the middle class. Clinton said she believes President Obama has not gotten enough credit for his presidency. Clinton said she will continue to fight for women’s rights, regulating Wall Street, and increase the use of clean energy.

“I’m not running for my husband’s third term or Obama’s third term. I’m running for my first term,” Clinton said.