Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz high-fived presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a campaign rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
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The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week. Latest from the Democratic National Convention.
Tim Walz will be the center of attention in Chicago on Wednesday night, when the Minnesota governor accepts the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination.
His speech comes after two days of celebrations at the Democratic National Convention. Statement by former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama On Tuesday night, they warned people not to become complacent in this election.
We’ll update this page once the full program is announced, but here are some highlights to look out for on Wednesday night.
- Senator Cory Booker Former Presidential Candidate from New Jersey
- Senator Amy Klobuchar Minnesota, He has a close relationship with Waltz.
- Former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan One of the Republicans He spoke out in support of Harris for a week.
- Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi A California lawmaker has accelerated efforts to nominate Vice President Harris as the candidate instead of President Biden.
- Secretary of Transportation Pete ButtigiegHe also planned to run for president in 2020 and was considered as Harris’ running mate.
- Former President Bill Clinton. Hillary Clinton spoke on Monday. About past and future efforts to break the glass ceiling.
The DNC’s main programming is scheduled to take place from approximately 6:30 to 11 pm Eastern Time (5:30 to 10 pm Central Time). Find out more about how to watch and follow the updates here.
Thursday marks the final day of the convention, which will culminate with Harris accepting the presidential nomination.
