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VP pick Tim Walz lauds Kamala Harris at Democratic convention

Tim Walz introduced himself to millions of Americans on a star-studded night at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, as he accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's White House running mate.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2024

Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party nomination for vice president

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has formally accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for vice president. Walz spoke to an energetic crowd on the third day of the Democratic National Convention, following speeches by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, TV host Oprah Winfrey and former president Bill Clinton.

France 24 · Aug 22, 2024

Oprah Winfrey takes swipe at Vance’s ‘childless cat lady’ comment in surprise DNC appearance

With a ringing endorsement of Kamala Harris, star’s speech made an appeal to independent and undecided voters at the Democratic convention

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2024

Tim Walz’s students introduce America to their teacher and coach at the DNC: ‘Best people for the job’

Former students traveled to Chicago to cheer on the former geography teacher and gay-straight alliance adviser

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

Trump names ‘nastiest speaker’ at Democratic National Convention, slamming her ‘total hatred’ with ‘no bounds’

Former president goes after ‘very unpopular’ governor after she blasts him for ‘tax-dodging, the sham university’ and ‘shady charities’

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

Democrats are bleeding Latino support across Texas ahead of the elections

An analysis shows a change of trend happening not only in the south of the state, but in big cities as well

Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024

Tim Walz slammed by GOP veterans in letter over his ‘misrepresentations’ of service

Letter accused the Minnesota governor of exploiting and co-opting ‘the experiences of America’s combat veterans for personal gain’

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

Democratic convention schedule: notable speakers on night three

Tim Walz and Bill Clinton headline the third night, with Oprah Winfrey also addressed the crowd. Here’s a look at the other noteworthy speakers

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2024

Bill Clinton's Infamous 1988 DNC Speech Disaster

Bill Clinton's 1988 DNC speech supporting Michael Dukakis was a disaster due to its length and lack of audience engagement, but serves as a reminder of the...

Top News · Aug 21, 2024

Here's the schedule for the DNC's third night in Chicago featuring Walz, Clinton and Amanda Gorman

Democratic National Convention organizers have released the schedule for the event’s third day

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024