Chicago, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2024) Tim Walz formally accepted his nomination to be the vice presidential candidate of the Democratic Party in a keynote speech on Wednesday, professing his love for the his country
“It is the honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States. That we are all here tonight for a beautiful and simple reason. We love this country,” Walz said at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The relatively unknown Minnesota governor brings an earthy Midwestern vibe to Harris’ growing campaign against Donald Trump that was expected to be central to his speech at Chicago’s United Center.
Taking the stage in front of Harris’ big night on Thursday, former teacher and National Guard soldier Walz began to explain his life story in a speech that was expected to focus on safeguarding the freedoms of the Americans are building for the future.
A highlight of the undercard was former President Bill Clinton, who delighted the crowd with his 12th appearance at the Democratic convention and said Harris had “knocked it out of the park” by choosing Walz as his running mate of candidate.
“Two leaders with all-American but still unlikely life stories — it could only happen here,” Clinton said.
“If you vote for this team, if you can get them elected, and let them bring this breath of fresh air, you will be proud for the rest of your life.”
In a moment that brought the audience to its feet, former students marched on stage to introduce Walz – a football coach in his teaching days – for the biggest speech of his political career, after a musical interlude by Grammy Award-winning musician John Legend. .
A rousing rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground” warmed up the crowd for the main event, alongside turns from comedians Mindy Kaling and Keenan Thompson.
Walz will bring together Harris’ Thursday speech and the climax of a convention that has defied predictions of disunity or even chaos in the wake of President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his re-election bid on July 21.
On Tuesday, it was Democratic superstars Michelle and former President Barack Obama who spoke, after Biden’s emotional speech on Monday, where he passed the torch to his vice president.
Biden left Chicago after his address for a break that turned into a working vacation in California, as he pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas as talks on at a truce they failed.
American and Israeli leaders spoke hours after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a Middle East tour aimed at reaching a deal as tensions rise in the region.
In a statement on X, Biden said he “made it clear that we must bring the ceasefire and hostage release agreement to a close and discussed the upcoming talks in Cairo to remove any remaining obstacles” .
Back in Illinois, the convention saw intense enthusiasm, fueled by Walz’s appearances at side events, where he was mobbed by supporters seeking selfies and chanting “Tim! Tim! Tim!”
He has made a name for himself as a capable communicator and is credited with having one of the strongest lines of attack on Trump and his running mate JD Vance, whom he called “weird.”
As a folksy, white Midwesterner, Walz balances Harris’ California background and barrier-breaking status as the first black woman candidate.
The 60-year-old will talk about his upbringing in small-town Nebraska, where he worked on the family farm, and describe his military service, experiences as a teacher and his political record.
The chemistry between Harris and Walz, 59, and the raucous energy generated at their rallies help fuel Democratic hopes they could defeat Trump, 78, in November.
Polls show the race remains close, but Harris is moving slightly ahead — a remarkable turn of events, since only a month ago Trump appeared to be gaining an ever-tightening grip on Biden.
The number one exhibit in that round was Harris’ ability to pack arenas in a way that Trump had promoted for years as evidence of his seemingly unique political strength.
In a dramatic move, Harris and Walz held a mass rally Tuesday in Milwaukee at the same time convention crowds were pouring into the Chicago venue.
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