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, 9:17 PM EDT

    Jeffries says of Trump 'bro, we broke up with you for a reason'

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries got a huge laugh when took a jab at former President Donald Trump, calling him "an old boyfriend who you broke up with, but he just won’t go away."

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    "He has spent the last four years spinning the block, trying to get back into a relationship with the American people. Bro, we broke up with you for a reason," he said to cheers.

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries got a huge laugh when took a jab at former President Donald Trump, calling him "an old boyfriend who you broke up with, but he just won’t go away."
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    Jeffries labels Trump as 'old boyfriend you broke up with'

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries got a huge laugh when took a jab at former President Donald Trump, calling him "an old boyfriend who you broke up with, but he just won’t go away."
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    Aug 21, 2024, 9:12 PM EDT

    Bill Clinton scrapped version of speech after watching 1st night of DNC: Sources

    Former President Bill Clinton scrapped a version of his speech after the watching the first night of the convention, several people familiar with the speech told ABC News.

    Clinton, who is speaking Wednesday night, revised his speech to make sure the "substance meets the moment" and wanted to strike a more "joyful" tone, after he was struck by the energy of the convention floor, one source said.

    A senior adviser to Clinton told ABC News that "it was clear to him that, in the spirit of Mario Coumo, we needed more poetry, not prose."

    Cuomo gave the keynote address at the 1984 Democratic convention, saying, "We Democrats must unite so that the entire nation can unite, because surely the Republicans won't bring this country together."

    -ABC News' Rachel Scott and Katherine Faulders

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:09 PM EDT

    Mindy Kaling hosts tonight

    Actress Mindy Kaling is tonight's celebrity host.

    In 2019, she and Harris went viral for a video in which they prepared masala dosa, a South Indian dish.

    In her introduction, Kaling referred to herself as "the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video."
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    Mindy Kaling hosts DNC Day 3

    In her introduction, Kaling referred to herself as "the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video."
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    In her introduction, Kaling referred to herself as "the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video."

    Mindy Kaling attends Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 9:08 PM EDT

    Democrats lean on celebrities to energize crowd on Wednesday

    Musician Stevie Wonder performs on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.
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    Democrats have already brought out multiple celebrities Wednesday, including musical legend Stevie Wonder and comedian Kenan Thompson. The crowd roared each time in surprise.

    John Legend will also perform later.

    Both parties have used celebrities, including wrestler Hulk Hogan at the Republican National Convention.