Watch Angela Alsobrooks' DNC speech Tuesday night endorsing Kamala Harris
Angela Alsobrooks, a U.S. Senate candidate from Maryland, was among the featured speakers Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Alsobrooks described Harris as a friend, mentor and role model, and recounted the beginning of their 14-year friendship beginning when the vice president was a California district attorney. Alsobrook's speech focused on Harris' prosecutorial record in California, and credited the vice president with helping her implement a Maryland program to reduce recidivism rates of first-time criminal offenders. The senate candidate delivered her remarks after a short video praising Harris as tough-on-crime.
The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday is scheduled to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 Election.
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Watch Angela Alsobrooks' complete DNC convention speech
What to know about Angela Alsobrooks
- Who is she: Alsobrooks, a Prince George County executive in Maryland is running against Larry Hogan in a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.
- What role she plays: Alsobrooks is a candidate in a critical senate race and also a longtime friend of Harris'.
- Key quote: "Getting justice for others isn't a power trip for her, it's a sacred calling. And hear me, Kamala Harris knows how to keep criminals off the streets."
When and where is the DNC
The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website, from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
Paste BN will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.
What are the themes for each night of the DNC?
The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."
Here are the themes for each night:
- Monday: "For the People"
- Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
- Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
- Thursday: "For our Future"