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, 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

    Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 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.
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    Pete Buttigieg takes the stage at the DNC

    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.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 10:56 PM EDT

    Wes Moore touts Democratic leadership after bridge collapse

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discussed how he, Harris and other leaders came together to respond to the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discussed how he, Harris and other leaders came together to respond to the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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    Wes Moore touts leadership after bridge collapse during his DNC speech

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discussed how he, Harris and other leaders came together to respond to the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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    Moore talked about how several players came together to reopen the port in 11 weeks.

    Maryland Governor Wes Moore speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    "We are a nation of patriots who serve when the mission is hard and who serve when the destination is uncertain," he said.

    Aug 21, 2024, 10:50 PM EDT

    'Let us choose joy!' Oprah says

    At the end of fired-up remarks, Oprah told the crowd: "Let us choose truth, let us choose honor and let us choose joy!"

    "Because that's the best of America. But more than anything else, let us choose freedom. Why? Because that's the best of America. We're all Americans. And together, let's all choose Kamala Harris."

    Talk show host Oprah Winfrey speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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