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DNC 2024 Day 3 live updates: Gov. Tim Walz rallies crowd in acceptance speech, tells Dems to 'leave it on the field'
Walz introduced himself to the country and touted his accomplishments.
The third night of the Democratic National Convention continued the themes of joy and freedom.
A who's who of speakers, including a surprise speech from Oprah Winfrey, headlined the night aimed to showcase vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
"Coach Walz" brought his energy to the crowd touting his and Vice President Kamala Harris' vision for the future of the country.
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Trump's tried to distance himself from Project 2025. DNC not making it easy
The controversial conservative policy blueprint has become a flashpoint in the 2024 election.
As a result, Trump has tried to put space between his 2024 campaign and the project, despite some of his close advisers and former administration officials being involved in its creation.
"I know nothing about Project 2025," Trump has claimed on social media. "I have no idea who is behind it."
Democrats, however, are intent on tying the policy wishlist to Trump. Speakers this week have decried its proposals on everything from reproductive rights and health care to agency regulation.
Minnesota AG plans to address DNC protesters
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, now taking the stage, indicated to ABC News earlier Wednesday that he would address the Gaza crisis directly -- and protesters who have raised their voices at the DNC -- during his speech.
"I don't know how much disagreement there is. I think we all want to see the violence stop and civilians have safety and security, and to see Gaza restored. I think there's general agreement on that,” he said.
'Swiftie' Gov. Jared Polis calls out Project 2025
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis brought back the Project 2025 prop book and continued the theme of slamming its conservative policy proposals.
Polis, a self-proclaimed "Swiftie," cited one of the pop star's famous lyrics in denouncing the ideology.
"These Project 2025 people like Trump and Vance are not just weird, they're dangerous. They want to take us backwards. But we aren't going back. Like ever, ever, ever," he said to applause.
Booker jabs at Project 2025 as 'Project 1825'
Sen. Cory Booker continued to criticize Project 2025 with a bit on how Democrats believe it will take the country backward.
"No matter where you live, so-called blue states or red states, if Donald Trump has his way, he's going to push through their extreme agenda Project 1825," Booker said.
"I mean, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I roll that back. I got that wrong. Project 1925. Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Project 2025. That poisonous agenda where every single state will be in a state of crisis."