The final day of the Democratic National Convention wraps up with Kamala Harris' big moment: her acceptance speech in which she gets to tell her story to the millions of Americans watching.
Her campaign says, in addition to describing her middle-class upbringing, she will continue to stress optimism and patriotism -- the "politics of joy" -- the overall themes we've heard throughout the gathering.
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Aug 22, 10:45 PM Harris accepts presidential nomination Harris accepted the party's nomination behalf of the American people.
Aug 22, 10:44 PM Harris brings back Michelle Obama's 'do something' mantra "My mother was a brilliant, five foot tall, brown woman with an accent," Harris said. "And as the eldest child, I saw how the world would sometimes treat her. But my mother never lost her cool. She was tough, courageous, a trailblazer in the fight for women's health, and she taught Maya and me a lesson that Michelle mentioned the other night: She taught us to never complain about injustice, but do something about it."
"That was my mother -- and she also taught us, and 'never do anything half-a--ed.' And that is a direct quote."
Aug 22, 10:39 PM Harris received a three-minute standing ovation from the time she stepped foot on stage to being able to begin her speech in earnest, three minutes passed as the crowd cheered her on.
"Let's get to business," she said at one point, laughing and thanking the audience.
Aug 22, 10:37 PM Harris wishes husband a happy anniversary Harris thanked her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, for being an "incredible" partner and father and wished him a happy 10th anniversary as he watched her from the crowd.
"I love you so very much," she said.
Aug 22, 10:37 PM Harris thanks Biden The vice president thanked Biden for his service nothing that "history will show and your character is inspiring."
Aug 22, 10:33 PM Harris walks out to her campaign's anthem "Freedom" The vice president walked on stage to the Beyonce song. She is receiving a long ovation from the crowd.
Aug 22, 10:36 PM Harris takes the stage to a standing ovation Harris walked onto the stage to a roaring crowd who gave her a standing ovation.
Aug 22, 10:30 PM Kinzinger's comments on democracy hinted at a strength for Democrats. When Kinzinger spoke about Harris protecting democracy, he was speaking to an issue voters trust Harris on. She leads Trump by 6 points on the issue of "protecting American democracy" in an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll from earlier this month. 77% of voters also said this issue was important in determining their vote.
—538's Monica Potts Aug 22, 10:29 PM Excitement builds for … someone Attendees are excited for the next speaker, whoever it is.
As Cooper called on swing state delegations to stand up for Harris, one attendee said, “and stand up for Beyoncé.”
Aug 22, 10:34 PM NC's Roy Cooper was in the veepstakes but removed himself from contention Cooper, who represents a potential battleground state Democrats are looking to flip from red to blue, described Harris as a "fighter" for American families ahead of her acceptance speech.
The governor was on the VP contender shortlist but removed himself from consideration, saying he strongly supported Harris but it wasn't the right time for North Carolina or for him to be on the national ticket.
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