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.

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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    Aug 21, 2024, 9:41 PM EDT

    Clinton mocks Trump's Hannibal Lecter comments

    "President Obama once gave me the great honor of being the explainer-in-chief. Folks, I've thought about it and I don't know what to say," he said of Trump's references to Hannibal Lecter on the campaign trail.

    "President Obama once gave me the great honor of being the explainer-in-chief. Folks, I've thought about it and I don't know what to say," Clinton said of Trump's references to Hannibal Lecter.
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    Clinton mocks Trump's Hannibal Lecter comments

    "President Obama once gave me the great honor of being the explainer-in-chief. Folks, I've thought about it and I don't know what to say," Clinton said of Trump's references to Hannibal Lecter.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 9:38 PM EDT

    Clinton jokes about Harris and his love for McDonald's

    "When she was young, she worked at McDonald's, and she greeted every person with that thousand-watt smile and said, 'How can I help you?' Now she's at the pinnacle of power and she's still asking, 'How can I help you?'" he said of Harris.

    "I'll be so happy when she actually enters the White House as president, because she will break my record as the president who spent the most time at McDonald's," he said.

    As president, Clinton often made stops at McDonald's -- something parodied on "SNL."

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:31 PM EDT

    Clinton, Trump, Bush all about the same age

    With his quip about Trump’s age, Clinton reminds us of a historical oddity: He, Trump, and George W. Bush were all born within a few weeks of each other in summer 1946. Trump was born on June 14, Bush on July 6, and Clinton on Aug. 19.

    —538’s Nathaniel Rakich

    Aug 21, 2024, 9:29 PM EDT

    Clinton turns age issue onto Trump

    Bill Clinton noted he turned 78 years old earlier this week and is the oldest person in his family.

    "And I am still younger than Donald Trump," he joked.

    With Biden out of the race, Trump is now the oldest person seeking the White House.

    Former President Bill Clinton speaks on stage Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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