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DNC 2024 Day 3 live updates: Walz tells Democrats to 'leave it on the field'

Walz introduced himself to the country and touted his accomplishments.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 21, 2024, 11:08 PM EDT

The third night of the Democratic National Convention continued the themes of joy and freedom.

A who's who of speakers, including a surprise speech from Oprah Winfrey, headlined the night aimed to showcase vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

"Coach Walz" brought his energy to the crowd touting his and Vice President Kamala Harris' vision for the future of the country.

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Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz stands onstage with his daughter Hope, son Gus and wife Gwen Walz after he spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 21, 2024.
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    11:08 PM EDT

    'MVP and coach' heard at DNC

    We've heard a few times in the United Center, which has seen some championships in its day, "MVP and Coach" -- as in "Madame Vice President" and "Coach Tim Walz."

    -ABC News' Rick Klein

    12:51 AM EDT

    Buttigieg slams Vance over childless comments, policies

    Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who jokingly noted, "you might recognize me from Fox News," got cheers from the crowd when he criticized Sen. JD Vance.

    Buttigieg, who like Vance is a veteran, particularly slammed the GOP vice presidential candidate over his previous comments against him and Harris for not having any children.
    Buttigieg, who like Vance is a veteran, particularly slammed the GOP vice presidential candidate over his previous comments against him and Harris for not having any children.

    Buttigieg, who like Vance is a veteran, particularly slammed the GOP vice presidential candidate over his previous comments that people who didn't have children weren't invested in the country's future.

    Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    "You know, senator, when I was deployed to Afghanistan, I didn’t have kids. Some of the men and women who went outside the wire with me did not have kids. But let me tell you, our commitment to the future of this country was pretty damn physical," he said.

    11:01 PM EDT

    Buttigieg goes after Vance

    Buttigieg has delivered this convention’s first extended takedown of Vance. That’s a bit surprising considering Vance is a pretty easy target for them: His average net favorability rating (favorable rating minus unfavorable rating) is -10 points, which makes him the least popular of the four people on the presidential tickets.

    —538’s Nathaniel Rakich

    11:21 PM EDT

    Pete Buttigieg references his many Fox News appearances

    "Here's a sentence I never thought I'd say, I'm Pete Buttigieg and you might recognize me from Fox News," he said as he introduced himself on stage.

    Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    Buttigieg frequently appears on the network to defend Biden-Harris policies.

    Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who jokingly noted, "you might recognize me from Fox News," got cheers from the crowd when he criticized Sen. JD Vance.
    Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who jokingly noted, "you might recognize me from Fox News," got cheers from the crowd when he criticized Sen. JD Vance.