'I'm An Alcoholic,' Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Tells DNC
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The mayor of Boston got very personal Monday night as he addressed delegates at the Democratic National Convention.
"My name is Marty Walsh, and I'm an alcoholic," the mayor said to start his speech.
Walsh has been open about his recovery, and got the chance to share his story on national TV Monday.
"On April 23, 1995, I hit rock bottom. I woke up with little memory of the night before and even less hope for the days to come," Walsh said. "Everybody was losing faith in me, everybody except my family and the labor movement."
Toward the end of his four-minute speech, Walsh said presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton "is the champion American workers need."
"She will help workers get the skills, the jobs and the childcare they need to support strong families," Walsh said, adding that she would also back those who are struggling with addiction.
He also bashed Republican nominee Donald Trump.
"Are we going to let Donald Trump stiff the working families so he can make more for himself and the people at the top?" Walsh asked.