My DNC Speech

Speaking Time: 2:30pm Tuesday, August 20

Location: United Center Lobby (as people enter main arena)

Notes from Harris/Walz Campaign: Motivate LGBTQ+ voters; please keep short.

Speech Text: Hello Chicago!

If you don’t see me, I’m up here on the stairs. My name is Dan Van Note and I am a proud gay American. Now, I don’t know if any of you are LGBTQ+. All I know is that you are waiting patiently in line, and that in this election, everything is on the line. It may look like a slog right now to get into the main arena. As queer people, we know that progress comes slowly. But fear not, you will get there in no time, just like it’ll be no time until November 5. Register to vote now, and please remember, like cargo shorts and choker necklaces, we’re not going back!