US Democratic Convention, Tim Walz's Evening: The Everyday American Candidate

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, presented himself as an ordinary American: a former soldier, former teacher, and high school football coach, and an avid hunter. He spoke about his family's struggle with infertility and criticized the Republicans, stating that for the Democrats, freedom means the right to abortion and other reproductive rights.

Important support came from Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton. The parents of Hersh, who was kidnapped by Hamas in Israel, also spoke at the Convention, calling for the release of hostages, an end to the war in Gaza, and an end to the suffering of the Palestinians.

Walz's speech created a nail-biting finish and a paroxysm of excitement, despite Trump's efforts to land punches on his record.