DNC schedule: Who is speaking tonight?
IndependentAUG 14 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for vice president on the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in front of thousands of delegates, many who held signs reading "Coach Walz" in red, white, and blue.
Walz, a former high school football coach, used many football references during his speech, including painting the Democrats as down a "field goal" in the "fourth quarter" and "on offense." He added the Democrats are "the right team" and they're "going to leave it on the field. That's how we'll keep moving forward."
Walz also traced his life story from his growing up in the small town of Butte, Nebraska to his time in the Army National Guard, his stint as a teacher, and his election to Congress. He was elected governor of Minnesota in 2018 and was selected to be VP Kamala Harris' running mate earlier this month.
Walz's coachspeak was apropos considering the type of leadership he and Harris are offering the American people. The Harris/Walz ticket is determined to turn the page from the Trump era and move America forward. This speech hit all the right notes to relate to average Americans and win over their hearts and minds.
The third night of the Democratic convention continued to be a message-less mess focused on attacking former Pres. Trump. Walz's speech was short, lacked substance, and spent a lot of time touting his resume — details of which have come under scrutiny. Democrats think they're going to win on vibes and feelings, but the American people want policies that will make the country and their lives better.