Tim Walz Accepts VP Nomination on DNC’s Third Night

CHICAGO—Towards the end of a brief acceptance speech as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a vision that appeared to entail greater state support, or control, on economic issues and less state involvement on social issues.
Walz’s speech closed out the third night of the DNC with a gesture to the left wing of the Democrats, who helped push for his selection as Harris’s running mate.
CHICAGO—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage at the Democratic National Convention to accept the party’s nomination for vice president.
“It’s the honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States,” Walz said, thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for naming him as her running mate.
CHICAGO—During a surprise late-night appearance at the Democratic National Convention, daytime TV star Oprah Winfrey said that “there is no American dream” without access to abortion.
Winfrey cited personal stories about abortion related to the convention over the previous three days, including harrowing experiences related to rape, incest, or a medical threat to the mother’s life.
CHICAGO—Former President Bill Clinton sought to contrast Vice President Kamala Harris with her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.
“Kamala Harris is the only candidate in this race who has the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will … and yes, the sheer joy to get something done,” Clinton said.
CHICAGO—Former President Bill Clinton praised President Joe Biden’s decision to step down during his address at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night.
“He did something that’s really hard for a politician to do—he voluntarily gave up political power,” Clinton said.
CHICAGO—Music legend Stevie Wonder urged peace, love, and understanding, coupled with swift political action before his performance at the Democratic National Convention.
“Every song that I’ve sung, every song that I’ve written is because of my love for you right here,” he said, adding that he prays for the peace of nations and individual hearts.
CHICAGO—Attendees at the Democratic National Convention chanted “bring them home” as the parents of a young man being held hostage by Hamas addressed the crowd.
CHICAGO—David Hovde, a representative of the pro-Palestinian “Christians for Ceasefire,” explained to The Epoch Times why he believes Christians should back a cease-fire in Gaza.
“Palestinians are human beings … and they’re being treated as if they’re subhuman,” Hovde said. “I think we need to wake up and stop arming Israel—God loves everyone.”
CHICAGO—A self-described “yippie” at the pro-Palestinian demonstrations near the Democratic National Convention praised the Chicago Police Department’s handling of protests that became violent Tuesday night.
The man, who identified himself as “Captain Joint,” said he was involved in the often-intense left-wing protests that marked the late 1960s and early 1970s. At the time, members of the Youth International Party were often called “yippies.”
CHICAGO—Movie legend Spike Lee made his presence felt at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago—appearing during his home state of New York’s roll call on the second night and seen on his way into the event on Aug. 21.
He said Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is one for the record books and noted a need to keep the momentum to achieve victory in November.
CHICAGO—As Democrats at the DNC make their case for how Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz can attract independent voters, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) told The Epoch Times that a focus on compassionate projects such as affordable housing could bridge that gap.
“I do believe that people are willing to do, perhaps, what they haven’t done before and vote for a team that comes with a good background … a record of having done good for people and understanding,” Waters said.
CHICAGO—A congressman serving on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence committees highlighted during an Aug. 21 press conference what he believes are flaws in the administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and suggested that a prospective Harris presidency could jeopardize national security.
“The world is in chaos,” Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) said. “This is not day one for Kamala Harris. This is year four, and she owns every one of the bad decisions that has the Middle East on fire and China on the march in the South China Sea threatening our allies.”
CHICAGO—Superintendent Larry Snelling of the Chicago Police Department estimated that 55 to 60 people were arrested during Tuesday night’s protests outside the Israeli consulate.
“Last night was a danger to our city and a danger to our citizens,” Snelling told reporters during a joint press conference with other local and federal authorities. “We attempted to avoid the clash to no avail.”
He said the exact number of arrests will be provided later.