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'American dream' vs 'America's nightmare': Watch Rep. Jasmine Crockett's emotional DNC speech

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Aug 19, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

U.S. Rep Jasmine Crockett has built a reputation as a vocal defender of Vice President Kamala Harris' record and often doing it with a bit of snark.

Crockett lived up to her reputation Monday night in her remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, opening her speech with a comparison of the two candidates' resumes.

Crockett noted Trump's family history in New York real estate, with claims of discrimination, along with the Stormy Daniels scandal and contrasted that with Harris' track record as a prosecutor and a politician.

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"She became a career prosecutor while he became a career criminal," Crockett said.

Crockett later became emotional recounting her first meeting with Harris, saying the conversation gave her legislative legs "and I've been running ever since."

Watch Jasmine Crockett's full DNC convention speech here

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.

  • Who is she: Jasmine Crockett represents a Congressional district in north Texas that includes portions of Dallas and Tarrant counties. The freshman representative previously worked as a public defender and civil rights attorney.

  • What role she plays: Crockett is a vocal Harris supporter who made headlines earlier this year when she made remarks about Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green's appearance.

  • Key quote: "She's lived the American dream while he's been Americas nightmare"

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.

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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.

USA TODAY 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."

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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"

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jasmine Crockett DNC speech video: Watch Texas rep speak in Chicago

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