DNC 2024 Day 3: Tim Walz tells Democrats to 'leave it on the field'

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Last updated: Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:29AM GMT

Tim Walz accepts nomination for vice president: 'Honor of my life'

The third night of the 2024 DNC belonged to Governor Tim Walz, who accepted the nomination for vice president with a speech that scored big.

CHICAGO -- In a presidential campaign like no other -- and just four weeks after President Joe Biden bowed out of the race -- Democrats are gathering in Chicago this week to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate to take on former President Donald Trump.

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Aug 22, 2024, 4:01 AM GMT
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Here's how the news is developing.

Aug 22, 2024, 12:13 AM GMT

Israeli American hostage's parents push for cease-fire deal, send message to son

Jon Polin and Rachel Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, told the crowd, many who wore "bring them home bracelets," that they are pushing for a cease-fire and the safe return of the hostages.

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.

"The time is now," he said.

Many in the crowd were in tears.

Goldberg-Polin ended the speech with a message to her son.

New video shows Hamas kidnapping American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin and 2 others from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023.

Aug 22, 2024, 12:02 AM GMT

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.

Ellison was one of the few Muslims to serve in the House before becoming Minnesota attorney general and was one of the chamber's most vocal progressives. He's likely one of the few Democrats with cache within the party who also has appeal to the pro-Palestinian protesters outside, making him a potent messenger for Harris on this issue.

Aug 22, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT

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.

Aug 21, 2024, 11:56 PM GMT

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 American Israeli hostages, got emotional as they took the stage to a huge ovation.

"Bring them home," the crowd chanted.