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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.

Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 10:13 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.

    10 hours and 4 minutes ago

    'Big Gretch' Whitmer talks about how Harris will 'G.S.D.'

    Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, or as she introduced herself "Big Gretch" got a huge ovation as she took the stage and immediately took a jab at Trump.

    "Donald Trump called me 'that woman from Michigan' as an insult. But being a woman from Michigan is a badge of honor. Like women across America, we just G.S.D. -- Get Stuff Done," using the sanitized version of the slogan.

    Whitmer talked about the struggles of raising her child and helping her elderly mother. The governor noted that Harris has lived a similar life, unlike Trump

    "You think he understands that when your car breaks down you can’t get to work? No! His first word was probably 'chauffeur,'" she said.

    Speaking of the Democratic presidential candidate, the Michigan governor said, “She’s lived a life like ours. She knows us.”
    Speaking of the Democratic presidential candidate, the Michigan governor said, “She’s lived a life like ours. She knows us.”

    Whitmer acknowledged the last couple of years have been hard but in the end they need to make sure the commander in chief is ready for any crisis like Harris.

    "Why wouldn’t we choose the leader who’s tough, tested and a total bada--?" she said to cheers.

    10 hours and 13 minutes ago

    'Listen to President Reagan': Leon Panetta

    While making the case for Harris as commander-in-chief, Leon Panetta, the Secretary of Defense under former President Barack Obama, said Trump will "abandon our allies and isolate America."

    Former US Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    "Listen to President Reagan," Panetta said. "Isolationism never was and never will be an acceptable response to tyrannical governments."

    In drawing a comparison between the two candidates, he said, "Trump tells tyrants like Putin they can do whatever the hell they want. Kamala Harris tells tyrants the hell you can. Not on my watch."

    He drew the largest applause when he said that the role of the U.S. military is to defend us from foreign enemies and "sure as hell isn't to put immigrants in camps."

    10 hours and 14 minutes ago

    Ruben Gallego brings out veterans, torches Trump

    Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Iraq war veteran, brought on stage Democratic veterans serving their county and in elected offices at every level.

    "These veterans represent the best of our country," he said. "We stand united as veterans, Democrats and patriots to fight for everyone who serves."

    "But politicians like Donald Trump. They don't stand with us," he said. "They call patriots like Sen. McCain 'losers.' John McCain was an American hero. Show some respect."

    Gallego is running for Senate in Arizona against Trump-ally Kari Lake.

    10 hours and 18 minutes ago

    Harris' motorcade arrives at United Center

    The vice president’s motorcade arrived at the United Center at 9:48 p.m. ET, according to the press pool.

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