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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Israeli American hostage's parents push for cease-fire deal, send message to son
Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, told the crowd, many whom wore "bring them home bracelets," that they are pushing for a cease-fire and the safe return of the hostages.
"The time is now," he said.
Many in the crowd were in tears.
Goldberg ended the speech with a message to her son.
Michigan AG Nessel: 'You can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand'
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had a message for Republicans and the Supreme Court tonight: "You can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand."
"And I'm retaining a lot of water, so good luck with that," she added.
Taking an apparent jab at Trump, Nessel said: "Kamala knows you go from the courthouse to the White House, not the other way around."
Crowd chants 'bring them home' as parents of Israeli hostage address crowd
Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin -- one of the Israeli-American hostages, got emotional as they took the stage to a huge ovation.
"Bring them home," the crowd chanted.
Harris and Walz are 'listening' to calls for cease-fire, Ellison says
To those calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and "an end to the loss of innocent lives in Gaza" and to bring the hostages home, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison had a message.
"They're listening, friends. They agree with us," he said.
"They listen, they care, and everyone is included in their circle of compassion," he told the crowd.
The comments come as pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been protesting outside the DNC this week to put pressure on Harris' campaign for a cease-fire.