Harris set her agenda in a rousing speech at the DNC.
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.
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.
"We're the damn United States of America. We lead," she thundered in conclusion.
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."
Elizabeth Warren says she wouldn't trust Trump, Vance to 'move my couch'
The Massachusetts senator was seen wiping her eyes as she got emotional during a rapturous welcome from attendees at the United Center.
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.
Both are in competitive races in swing states this fall.
-538's Nathaniel Rakich
