Live: On the third day of the event, the theme will be “A Fight for Our Freedoms”.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention continues today with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the running mate of Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, set to deliver the keynote address. As the convention enters its third day, anticipation is high for Walz’s speech.
In addition to Walz, prominent figures such as former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are speaking at the convention. Wednesday’s theme is “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” where Democrats will emphasise the importance of Harris as a defender of American freedoms and argue that former President Donald Trump poses a significant threat to the nation.
On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama captivated the audience with their powerful speeches, receiving standing ovations. In his remarks, Obama criticised Trump, stating that the US cannot afford another four years of chaos.
Here are the Live updates of the US Democratic Convention day 3:
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“Let Us Not Forget Who Assaulted Democracy On January 6”: Nancy Pelosi Hits Out At Trump
“January 6 was a perilous moment for our democracy. Never before had a president so brazenly assaulted the bedrock of our democracy. Let us not forget who assaulted democracy on Jan 6. He did. Let us not forget who saved democracy, we did,” Nancy Pelosi.
Bill Clinton Calls Kamala Harris “President Of Joy” At Democrat Event
“We need Kamala Harris, the president of joy, to lead us. I will be doing my part, you do yours,” Bill Clinton’s message for Democrats.
Bill Clinton criticises Donald Trump’s “vendettas, his vengeance, his complaints, his conspiracies.”
“He is like the tenors opening up before he goes on stage, like I did, by saying, ‘me, me, me, me, me.’ When Kamala Harris is president, every day will begin with you, you, you, you,” he said.
Hindu prayer at the DNC Convention today is a significant moment, showcasing the Democratic Party’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity. It is heartening to see the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Indian American community being honored on such a prominent stage pic.twitter.com/6wNsnthmbd
– Ajay Jain Bhutoria (@ajainb) August 22, 2024
“In 2024, we got a pretty clear choice, it seems to me. Kamala Harris, for the people, and the other guy, who has proved even more than the first go-around that he’s about me, myself and I. Kamala Harris will work to solve our problems, seize our opportunities, ease our fears, and make sure every single American, however they vote, has a chance to chase their dreams,” Bill Clinton said.
“Next Time You Hear Him Don’t Count Lies, Count The “I”s”: Bill Clinton Attacks Donald Trump
“Donald Trump is all about I, me and myself. What does he do with his voice? He mostly talks about himself. Next time you hear him, don’t count the lies; count the Is,” Bill Clinton hits out at Donald Trump.
Bill Clinton’s “McDonald’s” Joke About Kamala Harris’ Teenage Job
“I can’t wait for the day she enters White House because she will break my record as the president who spent the most time at McDonald’s,” Bill Clinton joked referencing Kamala Harris’ job at McDonald’s when she was a teen.
“The presidential election is the greatest job interview, for the greatest job in the world. We the people get to do the hiring. And every four years, we get to change the requirements to the job,” Bill Clinton said.
“He Voluntarily Gave Up Political Power”: Bill Clinton On Biden
“Joe Biden did what is the most hard thing for a politician to do; He volutarily gave up political power. I want to thank him for his courage, compassion, his class and his service,” said former US president Bill Clinton.
The country’s progress would continue if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected president, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said on Wednesday.
“Under Kamala Harris, the progress will only continue,” Pureval, who is of Tibetan and Indian origin, told thousands of members of the Democratic Party at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Pureval is the first Asian-American mayor in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Indian-American Mini Timmaraju, who is the president and CEO a reproductive rights advocacy group, on Wednesday urged US voters to elect Vice President Kamala Harris as the next president to protect women’s rights, which she said is under threat from her rival Donald Trump.
“When abortion is on the ballot, we win,” said Timmaraju during her address on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
“In California, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, and Vermont, voters sent a message: Come for our rights, and well come roaring back,” said the CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All, Timmaraju.
The third day of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday kicked off with a first-of-its-kind Vedic prayer where the priest sought blessings for a united country.
“Even if we have differences, when it comes to the nation, we have to be united and it moves us towards justice for all,” said Indian-American priest Rakesh Bhatt as he formally started the third days’ proceedings of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago.
“We should be in unison. Let our minds think together. Let our hearts beat as one. All for the betterment of society. May this make us powerful so we can unite and make our nation proud,” the senior Hindu priest said.
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