Sen. Gary Peters brings out Teamsters in DNC speech
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters from Michigan took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, appealing to union members and working-class families in his endorsement of the Harris-Walz ticket.
Peters, who served as a Michigan congressman for several years before winning his U.S. Senate seat in 2015, spoke of the importance of a healthy middle class. The senator recalled his childhood growing up in what he called a "union household" with a teacher and nurse as parents and said working people would suffer under a second Trump presidency. A dozen Teamsters joined Peters on stage at the end of the speech.
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 presidential election on Nov. 5.
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What to know about Sen. Gary Peters
- Who is he? Peters, the junior senator from Michigan, was first elected to the office in 2015 following a career in the private sector and as a state lawmaker. Peters is also a U.S. Navy veteran.
- What role he plays: As chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Peters runs Senate Democrats' campaign arm, steering strategy for some of the most competitive state races.
- Key quote: "Kamala Harris and Tim Walz grew up just like me. I know they will fight for all of us. They will make it easier to raise our families and to retire with dignity."
Watch Sen. Gary Peters' full DNC Convention speech here
When and where is the DNC
The Democratic National Convention runs 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 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 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) from Tuesday through Thursday.
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. Tuesday's theme is "A Bold Vision for America's 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"