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, 8:01 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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    7:36 PM EDT

    Minnesota AG plans to address DNC protesters

    Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, now taking the stage, indicated to ABC News earlier Wednesday that he would address the Gaza crisis directly -- and protesters who have raised their voices at the DNC -- during his speech.

    Police officers stand guard in front of demonstrators during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    "I don't know how much disagreement there is. I think we all want to see the violence stop and civilians have safety and security, and to see Gaza restored. I think there's general agreement on that,” he said.

    7:33 PM EDT

    'Swiftie' Gov. Jared Polis calls out Project 2025

    Colorado Gov. Jared Polis brought back the Project 2025 prop book and continued the theme of slamming its conservative policy proposals.

    Polis, a self-proclaimed "Swiftie," cited one of the pop star's famous lyrics in denouncing the ideology.

    Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    "These Project 2025 people like Trump and Vance are not just weird, they're dangerous. They want to take us backwards. But we aren't going back. Like ever, ever, ever," he said to applause.

    Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    7:26 PM EDT

    Booker jabs at Project 2025 as 'Project 1825'

    Sen. Cory Booker continued to criticize Project 2025 with a bit on how Democrats believe it will take the country backward.

    "No matter where you live, so-called blue states or red states, if Donald Trump has his way, he's going to push through their extreme agenda Project 1825," Booker said.

    "I mean, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I roll that back. I got that wrong. Project 1925. Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Project 2025. That poisonous agenda where every single state will be in a state of crisis."

    Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    7:31 PM EDT

    Abortion access advocates warn dangers of Trump-Vance policies

    A few speakers who lead organizations focused on reproductive rights highlighted Vice President Kamala Harris' support of reproductive rights and abortion access, saying that a Donald Trump and JD Vance administration would roll back access to abortion.


    President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke about South Carolina and Florida's six-week ban on abortion and how it impacted a Planned Parenthood patient in Georgia, who tried to go to those states because Georgia also bans abortion after six weeks.

    "I'm here to tell you, in no way are Donald J. Trump and JD Vance more qualified than doctors and women to make these decisions. We decide. We trust women. We trust doctors. And we trust Kamala Harris," she said.

    -ABC News' Oren Oppenheim