Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to accept her party’s nomination for president on Thursday. Democratic National Convention is coming to an end.
Harris’ speech follows that of her Vice President, Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, formally accepted the party’s nomination elected Vice President. In the evening’s keynote speech, Walz introduced himself on the national stage and talked about his time in the National Guard, his work as a teacher and coach in a public school, and his 12 years in Congress, emphasizing the importance of simply being a good neighbor.
The delegates also heard from former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with a number of Democrats in Congress and other elected officials from across the country. And a handful of celebrities – including Oprah Winfrey – has appeared.
On the third night of the convention, Americans also spoke on a range of issues, from abortion to LGBTQ rights, arguing for freedoms they believe would be protected under a Harris-Waltz administration.
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What’s on the agenda?
Each day of the convention has a theme related to the slogan “For the people, for our future.” Thursday’s theme revolves around the element “For our future,” and the party is intended to show how Harris-Walz wants to lead the nation forward.
The Day 4 schedule begins at 5:30 p.m. CT or 6:30 p.m. ET. For a detailed list of events, see the DNC schedule on its website.
Who is speaking?
Although no official schedule has been released, it is expected that more prominent Democrats will speak on the final day of the convention before Harris delivers her address to close the fourth day – and the convention more broadly.
How to watch the 2024 DNC on cable TV
CBS television networks will broadcast coverage all four days starting at 10 p.m. ET. Find your local CBS station here.
How to watch DNC 2024 without cables
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will be covering the convention throughout the day and streaming the keynote speeches each evening, and can also be viewed on your phone or streaming device. A livestream of the convention will be available on the DNC website, as well as on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
