Kamala Harris will break a 60-year presidential tradition by skipping…

Kamala Harris skips the Al Smith Dinner

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' decision is likely to cause a stir: She entered the presidential race after President Biden withdrew following a debate mishap with Trump. She will avoid this year's Al Smith charity dinner in New York.

The event has been a tradition since Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy shared the stage together in 1960, slinging barbs at each other. It is known for fostering “collegiality and healthy humor” by having presidential candidates from both parties appear together and exchange light-hearted jibes.

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Archdiocesan spokesman Joseph Zwilling informed The Post, regarding the guest list for the 79th edition of the iconic dinner, that Harris will not be attending the planned event. “We are disappointed that she will not be with us,” he said. “As this is an evening of unity and we put aside political differences to support a worthy cause, which is to help women and children in need, regardless of race, creed or background,” Zwilling continued, hoping the campaign would reconsider its decision not to attend.

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Following Trump's appearance at the 2016 gala, where he was booed by the audience after accusing Democrat Hillary Clinton of corruption and claiming she hates Catholics, he didn't stop, saying, “I don't know who they're angry at, Hillary, you or me. For example, she's standing here tonight, in public, pretending not to hate Catholics.” Trump's team has now confirmed his attendance at the 79th Archdiocese of New York dinner on October 17, according to the Post.

The dinner is named after Alfred E. Smith, the first presidential candidate from a Roman Catholic party in 1928. It raises millions for Catholic charities and is a rare opportunity for the candidates to show their camaraderie. In 1996, Bill Clinton and Bob Dole did not attend because Clinton vetoed a ban on late-term abortions.

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While Harris has chosen not to attend, Trump's campaign has contacted event organizers to confirm his attendance. The Democratic candidate told hosts she hopes to attend similar events as president if elected in November.

Trump and Biden, unable to attend the dinner in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delivered pre-recorded video addresses at the first virtual Al Smith Dinner in 2020. That event shifted the focus from casual banter to the candidates' attempts to win over Catholic voters.

Harris said Saturday that she would accept CNN's offer to debate Trump on Oct. 23. Trump, who had previously been told he was OK with another debate, said it was “too late” for another confrontation between the presidents.