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 22, 2024, 12:09 AM 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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Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 8:28 PM EDT

    Former Trump official touts Harris support

    Olivia Troye, a former Trump White House National Security official, is on stage -- one of several Republicans scheduled to speak during the DNC this week.

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:20 PM EDT

    Booker once had his own presidential ambitions

    Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    In 2020, the New Jersey senator mounted a campaign for the Democratic nomination after decades on the rise within the party.

    The theme of his campaign was unity and love. His optimistic messaging was on display again tonight as he spoke.

    "We're not going to lose our faith," he said. "Look, I want everybody in here to let us all say it together: I believe in America."

    The crowd repeated the phrase back to him.

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:17 PM EDT

    Trump not serious about the border: Texas congresswoman

    As the programming shifts to border security, Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar said that former President Donald Trump and his imitators see the border as a "political opportunity to exploit instead of an issue to address."

    Veronica Escobar speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    "They are not serious people. You know who is serious? Kamala Harris," she said, talking about Harris' visit to El Paso engaging with stakeholders.

    "She recognized that the situation at the border is complicated -- as filled with challenges as it is with opportunities," Escobar said.

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:01 PM EDT

    Maren Morris said she split with country music over Trump-era culture

    Maren Morris is now performing at the DNC.

    The singer had a public break with the country music industry last year over what she said was its inability to tackle racism and misogyny.

    In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, she said the Trump-era exacerbated those issues.

    "After the Trump years, people's biases were on full display," she said. "It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic. All these things were being celebrated, and it was weirdly dovetailing with this hyper-masculine branch of country music."

    US singer songwriter Maren Morris performs on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.
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