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DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris pivots to attacks on Trump

Harris has accepted the party's nomination.

Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 7:57 PM EDT

The final day of the Democratic National Convention wraps up with Kamala Harris' big moment: her acceptance speech in which she gets to tell her story to the millions of Americans watching.

Her campaign says, in addition to describing her middle-class upbringing, she will continue to stress optimism and patriotism -- the "politics of joy" -- the overall themes we've heard throughout the gathering.

    10 hours and 24 minutes ago

    Slotkin leans in on patriotism

    Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., made it clear: Democrats are patriotic, too.

    Her speech was the most vocal example of how Democrats are taking back words like "freedom" and symbols like the flag, leaning on her time in the CIA and accusing Republicans of betraying the values they represent.

    Rep. Elissa Slotkin speaks on stage during Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
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    "We're the damn United States of America. We lead," she thundered in conclusion.

    10 hours and 21 minutes ago

    Warren makes couch joke when talking about Trump, Vance

    Warren, a policy wonk, said she trusted Harris to handle the economy, abortion, climate change and more.

    "Trust Donald Trump and JD Vance?" she said. "To look out for your family? Shoot, I wouldn't let those guys -- I wouldn't trust them to move my couch."

    The senior U.S. senator from Massachusetts spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
    The senior U.S. senator from Massachusetts spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

    10 hours and 39 minutes ago

    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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    10 hours and 45 minutes ago

    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

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