Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder
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Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention is a wrap. And while the night was capped with Tim Walz accepting the party’s vice presidential nomination, there were a few other twists and turns along the way.
Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance and Stevie Wonder addressed the crowd before performing "Higher Ground."
Reproductive rights was again a focus of the night, along with justice and the theme of "joy," as senior Democrats sought to paint a picture of unity under Kamala Harris and chaos with Donald Trump.
Catch up and watch key speeches from the night.
Tim Walz — Minnesota governor
Coming out to standing ovation and a sea of "Coach Walz" banners in the arena, Tim Walz went on to deliver a personal and comparatively short address to the DNC.
He spoke of his progressive policies, his admiration for Vice President Harris and his love for his family.
He ended by rousing the crowd into a chant of, "When we fight, we win!"
Bill Clinton — former president
Former President Bill Clinton thanked President Biden for his service, praised Harris and emphasized the high stakes of the November election.
"Let's cut to the chase. I am too old to gild the lily," said Clinton, who recently turned 78. "But I'm still younger than Donald Trump," he added, to raucous applause.
“In 2024, we have a clear choice: ‘We The People’ versus ‘Me, Myself, and I,'" Clinton continued. "We The People" was the Wednesday theme of the convention.
Oprah Winfrey — media proprietor
Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and influential talk show host, gave a thunderous speech endorsing the Harris-Walz campaign.
“We’re now so