Watch Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz offers 'cautionary tale' in DNC convention speech
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., spoke at the third night of the Democratic National Convention, talking about conservative policies that have passed in her home state of Florida.
She represents part of South Florida, a liberal part of the state that has become a staunch Republican electorate over the last couple of decades. But with Vice President Kamala Harris' rising popularity, some polls show the tide might be turning.
She compared Florida's far-right laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity curriculums to the threat of Project 2025.
"We can't let them do to America what they did to Florida," Wasserman Schultz said.
The Democratic convention is happening Monday through Thursday at Chicago's United Center. 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.
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Watch Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's full DNC convention speech
Who is Debbie Wasserman Schultz?
- Who is she? U.S. House Representative from Florida, she has held office since 2005.
- What is her role? She was Florida's first Jewish Congresswoman, she also holds several leadership roles in Congress.
- Key quotes: "As a proud Floridian, I bring you a cautionary tale. For the people of my state, Project 2025 isn't just a threat, it's a reality, that we battle every day," she said. "From the classroom to the emergency room, Governor DeSantis turned Florida into a testing ground for the right's most egregious, dangerous policies. I can tell you firsthand, it's been devastating for families in my district and across the state. "
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"