Excitement is building as Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton are set to headline the third day of the Democratic National Convention. The focus tonight will be on the party’s new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her message to voters. Joining them will be Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

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The ex-presidents club

The Democrats are showcasing Harris as a candidate who embodies a legacy of past presidents. Notable figures like Obama, the grandsons of Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy, are all coming together to highlight her place in history as the first woman of color to be a nominee, creating a nostalgic appeal to older voters.

“Kamala Harris carries my grandfather’s legacy,” said Jason Carter, grandson of the 39th president. “She knows what is right and she fights for it.”

A message for Republicans: It’s OK to Quit Trump

In an effort to reach disaffected Trump voters, the Democrats brought in former White House staffer Stephanie Grisham to share her insights. Grisham criticized Trump’s lack of empathy, moral compass, and truthfulness, urging voters to reconsider their support. This diverse lineup aimed to show a united front against the current administration.

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