Watch Ex-American Express CEO Ken Chenault's DNC convention speech endorsing Kamala Harris
Former American Express CEO Ken Chenault took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday to offer his endorsement of Kamala Harris from a business-leader's perspective.
Chenault, who now chairs and directs General Catalyst, a venture capital company, fully endorsed Harris saying she is both pro-business and pro-worker. He called America the best place for business and drew a tight link between a strong economy and democracy, saying "both only grow stronger when Americans, despite our differences, are willing to work together."
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 Ken Chenault's full DNC convention speech here
What to know about Ken Chenault
- Who he is: A businessman and entrepreneur, Chenault is the former CEO of American Express
- What role he plays: Showing business and industry support for the Harris-Walz ticket
- Key quote: "In business, nothing is more important than trust. In America, we have to trust our president will protect democracy. We have to be certain they'll follow the law and serve the nation, not themselves. Business requires stability and certainty that our democracy will endure."
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"