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.
United Center is at capacity and officials are not allowing anyone in due to fire hazard.
Long lines remain at all entry points to try to get a peek inside.
-ABC News' Mark Guarino
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he never thought he'd be at the DNC -- but the Republican went on to explain what drew him to support Harris.
"Donald Trump has suffocated the soul of the Republican Party," he said. "His fundamental weakness has coursed through my party like an illness. Sapping our strength. Softening our spine. Whipping us into a fever that has untethered us from our values."
He said the Democrats are "as patriotic as" Republicans, continuing a theme of the night, as the crowd chanted "U.S.A.!"
After recounting the "profound sorrow" of Jan. 6, he said he suspected other conservatives would belong at the DNC as well.
"Democracy knows no party. It is a living, breathing ideal that defines us as a nation. It is the bedrock that separates us from tyranny -- and when that foundation is fractured, we must stand united to strengthen it," he said, while urging people to "vote for our bedrock values" by voting for Harris.
Actress Eva Longoria hyped up the crowd by taking the Latino motto "Si, se puede," "Yes, we can," which was used throughout Barack Obama's campaign, and adding a twist.
"Tonight, I'm here to tell you, yes, she can. So, we're going to say, 'she se puede,'" she said leading to a chant from the crowd.
Our colleague at 538, Mary Radcliffe, did a deep dive earlier this week into polling crosstabs to see how Harris is doing with the coalition of voters that successfully elected Biden in 2020. We're hearing from Black, Latino and Midwest politicians and celebrities tonight because that's part of who Harris has to get to the polls to recreate that winning formula this November. You can read more detail in our story.
— 538's Monica Potts
