Tim Walz Accepts Democratic VP Nomination, Vows to ‘Turn the Page on Donald Trump’ | WATCH

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*In a defining moment of his political career, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. Introduced by his wife, Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz, through an emotional video narration, Tim Walz’s journey from Butte, Nebraska to the national political stage was highlighted with photos from his military service in the Army National Guard and his career as a public school teacher and Congress member.

“It’s the honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States,” Walz declared, expressing gratitude to Vice President Kamala Harris for inviting him onto the ticket and acknowledging President Joe Biden for his “four years of strong, historic leadership.” The governor’s family, in attendance at the convention, watched emotionally as Walz took the stage.

During his 15-minute acceptance speech, the shortest by a vice-presidential nominee since at least 1984 according to NBC News, Walz passionately recounted his humble beginnings, professional achievements, and personal struggles. He emphasized his experience as a public school teacher, famously stating, “Never underestimate a public school teacher,” and shared the heart-wrenching journey he and his wife endured with infertility.

“This is personal for Gwen and me,” Walz said emotionally. “Even if you’ve never experienced the hell of infertility, I guarantee you know somebody who has.”

Tim Walz’s career milestone: VP nomination at DNC Chicago. // Tim Walz at 2024 DNC - screenshot
Tim Walz at 2024 DNC – screenshot

Walz used his speech to delineate the core values of the Democratic party, presenting a stark contrast to Republican ideologies. “When Republicans use that word [freedom], they mean that the government should be free to invade your doctor’s office, corporations free to pollute the air and water, banks free to take advantage of customers,” he asserted. He went on to say, “But when we Democrats talk about freedom, we mean your freedom to make a better life for yourself and the people you love. The freedom to make your own health care decisions. And, yeah, your kids’ freedom to go to school without worrying they’ll be shot dead in the halls.”

Addressing the controversial “Project 2025,” a blueprint for a potential second Trump administration proposed by the Heritage Foundation, Walz did not hold back. “Take Donald Trump and JD Vance,” he said, referring to Trump’s current running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio. “Their Project 2025 will make things much, much harder for people who are just trying to live their lives. They’ve spent a lot of time pretending they know nothing about it. But look, I coached high school football long enough, I promise you this — when somebody takes the time to draw up a playbook, they plan on using it.”

Walz concluded his speech by describing Project 2025 as “an agenda that serves nobody but the richest people and most extreme voices in our country.”

As Governor Walz stepped down from the stage amidst applause, his words left a lasting impression on the delegates and viewers at home, marking the beginning of what could be a pivotal chapter in the upcoming election. His nomination is expected to galvanize Democratic voters and sharpen the party’s focus on issues of personal liberty, education, and healthcare as they head into the 2024 election.

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