The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday. After receiving the blessing of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, the focus on the second to last day of the DNC shifts to Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The former school teacher and football coach is expected to accept the Democratic nomination as the party makes the case that Americans’ fundamental freedoms are at risk if Donald Trump returns to the White House. Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also expected to address the convention. Oprah Winfrey — one of the most powerful, successful, and influential women in the world — is set to be part of the Democratic National Convention program tonight, lending her voice and support to Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Winfrey is set to participate in the lead-up to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s acceptance of the Democratic vice presidential nomination, according to multiple sources with knowledge of tonight’s program.
Here’s what to watch on the third day:
Quick Read
- The Democratic National Convention’s third day will focus on Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as he accepts the Democratic nomination.
- Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also set to address the convention.
- Walz, previously little-known outside of Minnesota, is expected to have his moment in the spotlight as he showcases his record and appeal to the American public.
- The theme for Wednesday is “A fight for our freedoms,” with a focus on highlighting Walz as a defender of fundamental rights and painting a second Trump presidency as a threat to Americans’ freedoms.
- Policy areas expected to be emphasized include reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and racial equity, as Democrats aim to distinguish themselves from Republicans.
- Oprah Winfrey, a powerful and influential figure, will be part of the Democratic National Convention program tonight, supporting Kamala Harris’ presidential bid.
- Winfrey is set to participate in the lead-up to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s acceptance of the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
- CNN reached out to Winfrey and the DNC for comment on her participation.
- The DNC is gaining momentum in Chicago with appearances from Lil Jon and expected performances from Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Maren Morris, and Pink.
- In 2020, Winfrey supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, celebrating Harris as the first woman and woman of color to serve as Vice President.
- Winfrey has a history of political involvement, including endorsing Barack Obama in 2008 and Hillary Clinton in 2016, although she stayed largely off the campaign trail in 2016.
The Associated Press has the story:
Nancy Pelosi and Oprah Winfrey to speak at DNC’s 3rd day in Chicago
Newslooks- CHICAGO (AP) —
The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Wednesday. After receiving the blessing of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, the focus on the second to last day of the DNC shifts to Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The former school teacher and football coach is expected to accept the Democratic nomination as the party makes the case that Americans’ fundamental freedoms are at risk if Donald Trump returns to the White House. Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also expected to address the convention.
Here’s what to watch on the third day:
Walz’s big moment
After a tumultuous few weeks, where Harris’ running mate went from little-known Midwest governor to top of the Democratic ticket, Walz is expected to get his own moment in the spotlight Wednesday when Democrats officially nominate the 60-year-old as their vice presidential candidate.
Walz wasn’t widely known outside of Minnesota before Harris chose him to join her on the Democratic presidential ticket. But they clicked when the vice president interviewed him, and she was impressed by his record as a governor and congressman — and the splash he made on TV. He will get a chance to show the American public that in primetime on Wednesday.
‘A fight for our freedoms’
According to convention organizers, the theme for Wednesday’s events is “A fight for our freedoms,” a message that has become the centerpiece of Harris’ campaign as the Democrat has sought to paint a second Trump presidency as a threat to Americans’ ability to make choices about their own lives.
The focus, according to organizers, will be highlighting Walz as a “champion for America’s working families and a staunch defender of those same fundamental freedoms.” And on the other side, Democrats said they will focus on Trump’s efforts to “strip our rights away” when he was president and what he could do if he gets another four years. Reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ issues and racial equity are expected to be some of the policy areas that Democrats are trying to distinguish themselves on with Republicans.
Oprah Winfrey will be part of DNC program Wednesday night
Oprah Winfrey — one of the most powerful, successful, and influential women in the world — is set to be part of the Democratic National Convention program tonight, lending her voice and support to Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Winfrey is set to participate in the lead-up to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s acceptance of the Democratic vice presidential nomination, according to multiple sources with knowledge of tonight’s program.
The DNC is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in Chicago, with an appearance last night from Lil Jon, and performances expected from Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Maren Morris and Pink to close out the week.
In 2020, Winfrey supported President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, celebrating Harris as the first woman and the first woman of color to serve as VP. “I was thinking the other day, ‘I wish Maya (Angelou) were alive to see it,’” Winfrey said to People Magazine in 2020. “There’s no way to measure what the election of Kamala Harris means for all women, all colors, everywhere.” Winfrey is no stranger to politics. Her endorsement of former President Barack Obama in 2008 made headlines worldwide. She endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016 but largely stayed off the trail.
