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Democratic National Convention day three wrap: Check out all the action from another star-studded day

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention.
Camera IconDemocratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The Democratic National Convention day three is officially a wrap in Chicago.

Former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, Governor Josh Shapiro, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were joined in a surprise visit from Oprah Winfrey.

Tomorrow is the crowning moment, as Vice President Kamala Harris will take the stage to address the convention in a critical moment in the race for the White House.

Check out all the action from Day Three below.

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Day Three is a wrap - Join us on Day Four for Kamala Harris

From Bill Clinton, to Oprah, Nancy Pelosi, John Legend and finally Tim Walz - Thanks for joining us on Day Three of the Democratic National Convention.

Recap the action in the posts below and make sure you join us for Day Four and Kamala Harris’s speech at The Nightly.

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Walz-ing off the stage

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Camera IconDemocratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Credit: AP

After treating his speech like a halftime football pep-talk Walz has pumped the crowd into a frenzy and left them cheering.

‘’With Kamala Harris we will win, and like the next US President always says...

‘’When we fight we win, when we fight we win, when we fight we win!’’

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There’s time to sleep when you’re dead

Walz has sung the praises of Kamala Harris and her ability to deliver. ‘’

‘’We’re on the field and we’re on offence,’’ Walz says

‘’Kamala Harris is ready and our job is to get in trenches and do the blocking and tackling.

‘’We’ve got 75 days and that’s nothing - there’s time to sleep when you’re dead!’’

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Trump in former veteran's sights

Walz is ready for the fight and looks an energetic combatant for Donald Trump.

‘’Leaders don’t spend all day insulting people,’’ Walz references Trump.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Camera IconDemocratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Credit: AP

‘’I’m ready to turn the page on these guys.’’

‘’We are not going back!’’

The crowd goes nuts yelling the slogan - ‘Were not going back.’

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Family and freedom

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hugs his family during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Camera IconDemocratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hugs his family during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Credit: AP

Tim Walz speaks about the hell of limited conception choices for families and his children being the ‘loves of his life’.

‘’Freedoms for children to go to school without worrying about being shot in the hallway.’’

‘’As a veteran, it is our responsibility to keep our kids safe,’’ Walz says.

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We even won a State Championship

Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Camera IconDemocratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Credit: AP

‘’It’s the honour of my life to accept the nomination for the Vice President of the United States.’’

Tim Walz has accepted the nomination and launched straight into his CV.

Army reserve and college, high school football teacher and even mentioned the playbook.to ‘win State - Go Scarlets’, and now to his political career.

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Last Walz for the ‘dad in plaid’

US vice presidential candidate Tim Walz was introduced as the ‘dad in plaid’ and is loving it.

Walz hits the stage to John Mellencamps ‘Small Town’.

The former public school teacher is ready school the crowd on his plans to beat the Republicans in the run to the White House.

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Mr. Walz was my geography teacher

Ben Ingman is talking glowingly about his next-door neighbour and coach Tim Walz.

Fantastic scenes as the Walz-coached Scarlets football team is back together and on the stage - Marching band music and all!

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Legendary status

John Legend performs during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Camera IconJohn Legend performs during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Credit: AP

Recording star John Legend and Sheila E have are belting out Prince’s hit Let’s Go Crazy.

Great song - Questionable dancing from some of the Democrats but they seem to be having fun!

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‘’I don’t believe America is in the market for darkness’’

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeig has launched straight into Donald Trump

‘’Donald Trump rants about law and order as if he isn’t a convicted criminal.’’

‘’And don’t get me started on his running mate - JD Vance said if you don’t have kids you have no physical commitment to the future of this country.’’

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Camera IconTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Credit: AP

Buttigeig reminds the crowd of his life with the air fryer going and the mac and cheese bubbling at home in his kitchen.

‘’All your conversations around your kitchen table need to be about this November and choosing a better politics.’’

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