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, 10:32 PM EDT

    Harris takes the stage to a standing ovation

    Harris walked onto the stage to a roaring crowd who gave her a standing ovation.

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    ByTia Yang
    Aug 22, 2024, 10:30 PM EDT

    Kinzinger's comments on democracy hinted at a strength for Democrats.

    When Kinzinger spoke about Harris protecting democracy, he was speaking to an issue voters trust Harris on. She leads Trump by 6 points on the issue of "protecting American democracy" in an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll from earlier this month. 77% of voters also said this issue was important in determining their vote.

    —538's Monica Potts

    Aug 22, 2024, 10:29 PM EDT

    Excitement builds for … someone

    Attendees are excited for the next speaker, whoever it is.

    As Cooper called on swing state delegations to stand up for Harris, one attendee said, “and stand up for Beyoncé.”

    Aug 22, 2024, 10:28 PM EDT

    NC's Roy Cooper was in the veepstakes but removed himself from contention

    Cooper, who represents a potential battleground state Democrats are looking to flip from red to blue, described Harris as a "fighter" for American families ahead of her acceptance speech.

    The North Carolina governor called Kamala Harris “a leader who does exactly what she says she’s going to do.”
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    Harris is ‘one hell of a fighter,’ Roy Cooper says during full DNC speech

    The North Carolina governor called Kamala Harris “a leader who does exactly what she says she’s going to do.”
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    The governor was on the VP contender shortlist but removed himself from consideration, saying he strongly supported Harris but it wasn't the right time for North Carolina or for him to be on the national ticket.

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