Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz wrapped himself in football and freedom on Wednesday, as Democrats used the third night of their convention to offer an open hand to the swing voters outside the country’s coasts. #timwalz #politics #harris #walz #dnc #democratic #chicago
Walz introduced himself to the nation as a teacher, coach and veteran with bipartisan credentials and a simple pledge to “respect our neighbors and the choices they make.”
“Thank you for your passion. Thank you for your determination, and most of all, thank you for bringing the joy to this fight,” Walz said at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
For Democrats, the evening was an opportunity to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris’ newly-minted running mate and put Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on the defensive. The lineup of speakers taking the stage cast their party as happy warriors determined to defend abortion access, gay marriage, and voting rights.
The message was delivered with a healthy dose of down-home nostalgia, with Walz even introduced by a burly reunion of his former football players. Former President Bill Clinton urged attendees to talk to their neighbors and meet skeptics where they are, while Walz emphasized he would not be hostile to the Second Amendment.
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12 сен 2024
