Gabbard, a vocal critic of President Joe Biden, is one of just a few Democrats who have taken the stage at CPAC.
Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard ‘s commitment to speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference this week surprised some, but she’s not the first of her party to address event attendees. Gabbard, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, has become increasingly critical of her party. While it’s uncommon for a Democrat to speak at CPAC, Gabbard’s appearance isn’t a complete shock given her criticism of President Joe Biden, and at least three other Democrats have spoken at the conference. Former Bill Clinton adviser Paul Begala spoke at CPAC in 2013. During a debate with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Begala expressed the hope that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would run for president and said she would be a « great » choice. « I think she’s a global force for good, and I hope and pray that she runs for president, » Begala said.
