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.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 12:09 AM EDT

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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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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    Here's how the news is developing.
    Aug 21, 2024, 8:34 PM EDT

    Immigration has been a weakness for Democrats this cycle

    Democrats are trying to make progress with voters when it comes to immigration and border security.

    A recent ABC News poll found Donald Trump retains the upper hand on the issue, keeping the race a closely contested one.

    Trump leads Harris by 10 points in trust to handle the immigration situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, though he had led by 14 points in July.

    Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar spoke at the DNC about Trump, encouraging congressional Republicans to kill the bipartisan border deal negotiated earlier this year.
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    Texas sheriff: Trump 'made our jobs harder'Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar spoke at the DNC about Trump, encouraging congressional Republicans to kill the bipartisan border deal negotiated earlier this year.
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    At the DNC, speakers are bashing Trump for encouraging congressional Republicans to kill the bipartisan border deal negotiated earlier this year.

    "He is a self-serving man," Javier Salazar, the sheriff of Bexar County, Texas, just said on stage. "Just like when he killed the border bill, he just made our jobs harder."

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:28 PM EDT

    Former Trump official touts Harris support

    Olivia Troye, a former Trump White House National Security official, is on stage -- one of several Republicans scheduled to speak during the DNC this week.

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:20 PM EDT

    Booker once had his own presidential ambitions

    Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks on stage during Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    In 2020, the New Jersey senator mounted a campaign for the Democratic nomination after decades on the rise within the party.

    The theme of his campaign was unity and love. His optimistic messaging was on display again tonight as he spoke.

    "We're not going to lose our faith," he said. "Look, I want everybody in here to let us all say it together: I believe in America."

    The crowd repeated the phrase back to him.

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:17 PM EDT

    Trump not serious about the border: Texas congresswoman

    As the programming shifts to border security, Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar said that former President Donald Trump and his imitators see the border as a "political opportunity to exploit instead of an issue to address."

    Veronica Escobar speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    "They are not serious people. You know who is serious? Kamala Harris," she said, talking about Harris' visit to El Paso engaging with stakeholders.

    "She recognized that the situation at the border is complicated -- as filled with challenges as it is with opportunities," Escobar said.

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