DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris says she will 'fight for America's future'

Harris set her agenda in a rousing speech at the DNC.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 11:30 PM EDT

The moment that millions around the country have been waiting for took place Thursday at the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for the presidency.

Harris took the stage to a roaring standing ovation and soon set her agenda in a rousing speech.

Whether it was immigration, reproductive rights or foreign security, the vice president showcased a sharp contrast in policies to former President Donald Trump.

Harris's speech was preceded by a who's who of leaders from both sides of the aisle who all made the case that she is the best person to be the nation's leader.

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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 22, 2024, 7:34 PM EDT

    Elizabeth Warren gets teary-eyed during long ovation

    The Massachusetts senator was seen wiping her eyes as she got emotional during a rapturous welcome from attendees at the United Center.

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren gestures on the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    Aug 22, 2024, 7:32 PM EDT

    Vulnerable senators finally make an appearance

    Last night, I commented on how few Democratic Senate candidates had addressed the DNC thus far -- including zero in competitive races. Well, that ends tonight. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin spoke earlier, and Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania was just on stage.

    Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
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    Both are in competitive races in swing states this fall.

    -538's Nathaniel Rakich

    Aug 22, 2024, 7:27 PM EDT

    Early speakers breeze through speeches

    The beginning of the fourth night has been moving briskly, with shorter speeches.

    Although there have been a few musical interludes from DJ Metro, they also did not last long. The previous three nights of the DNC have ended after 11 p.m. ET.

    Aug 22, 2024, 7:25 PM EDT

    Harris' plan for middle-class families

    Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark focused on the burden of child care costs, saying Harris and Walz "know that when everyone can find and afford child care, our kids and our communities will thrive."

    The Harris campaign said it aims to keep some money in middle-class consumers' pockets by reducing their tax burden.

    Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
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    The plans include a restoration of the expanded child tax credit of $3,600 per child that expired in 2022. Harris also proposed an additional, new $6,000 child tax credit for families with a child in the first year of life.

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