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DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris makes her case for the presidency -- 'fight for America's future'
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.
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- 'America let us show each other and the world who we are'
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- Harris vows to sign border bill that Trump derailed
- Harris talking about one of her strongest issues: reproductive rights
- Harris pivots to attack on Trump: 'Unserious man' with 'serious' consequences
Security is next theme of the night
In line with various speakers's emphasis on Harris as a would-be strong commander-in-chief, now the conversation is shifting toward security.
A video just aired of a previous Harris speech on the need for a "strong America" to ensure global stability and democracy.
Speaking now is retired Air Force general and NASA astronaut Mark Kelly. Up soon is former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
Republicans should 'forfeit' conventions: Meghan McCain
Conservative political commentator Meghan McCain has some advice for Republicans while watching the DNC tonight.
"Maybe republicans just shouldn’t have conventions… just forfeit because I DO NOT KNOW HOW YOU CAN COMPETE WITH THIS!" she tweeted.
P!nk rocks the house
Artist P!nk took the stage with her daughter Willow Sage Hart to sing "What about us?"
The 2017 song was written in response to the unrest going on in the country, the singer has said in previous interviews.
Mark Kelly operates iPad with speech for wife Gabby Giffords
Gabby Giffords, who survived a near-fatal gun shot to the head, spoke Thursday night on how she survived the assassination attempt and the need for gun reform.
"I survived!" she exclaimed.
Her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, was advancing her speech on an iPad as her own version of a teleprompter.