Democratic National Convention day three wrap: Check out all the action from another star-studded day

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The Democratic National Convention day three is officially a wrap in Chicago.

Former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, Governor Josh Shapiro, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were joined in a surprise visit from Oprah Winfrey.

Tomorrow is the crowning moment, as Vice President Kamala Harris will take the stage to address the convention in a critical moment in the race for the White House.

Check out all the action from Day Three below.

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A call to the Gov

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Credit: AP

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is on stage talking candidly about a call from Kamala Harris and his respect after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

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We won’t be set back, we’re not going back

Oprah has the crowd screaming after a stirring speech about common decency and choosing freedom in Harris and Walz and told them they won’t go back to Trump.

‘’Choose Freedom because that’s the best of America.’’

In true Oprah style, she has sung Kamala Harris’ name to the crowd as a sign-off.

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Oprah: We are beyond ridiculous tweets

Oprah Winfrey took shots at Donald Trump.
Oprah Winfrey took shots at Donald Trump. Credit: EPA

Oprah is really winding up and taking shots at Donald Trump

‘’We wish our brothers well and wish for peace. We are beyond ridiculous tweets and foolery,’’ she says.

‘’These are complicated times and require adult conversations.’’

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Oprah Winfrey is in the house

Oprah Winfrey has hit the stage to an adoring crowd.

‘’Who says you can’t go home!’’

‘’After watching the Obamas last night, that was some epic fire,’’ Winfrey starts up.

‘’We can’t wait to leave here and do something.

‘’What we are going to do is leave here and elect Kamala Harris,’’ Winfrey said.

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Our kingdom come has just become

Author and activist Amanda Gorman is on stage and is pleading with the crowd to ‘’dare to dream together.’’

‘’Our kingdom come has just become.’’

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We are the party of ‘real freedom’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Credit: AP

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is pressing some buttons with the crowd as he addresses Kamala Harris delivering ‘real freedoms’.

‘’Women will look at the madam President and think they have real freedoms,’’ Shapiro added.

‘’I have never been more hopeful.’’

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We fought off the big banks

Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto says her and Kamala Harris took on the big banks and won.

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We gave proof through the night

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP

In a spirited sign off, Nancy Pelosi has declared Hakeem Jeffries will be her replacement as Speaker of the House and endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as they march ‘’onward to victory’’.

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Nancy Pelosi is up on stage and ready to fire

The first-ever female Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi looks ready to fire after being introduced as the Mother of Dragons!

Pelosi has thanked Joe Biden and is settling into what is sure to be an all-out attack on Donald Trump.

‘’He led an all out war on democracy on January 6,’’ she says of Donald Trump.

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Please welcome the 42nd US President Bill Clinton

The 42nd US President Bill Clinton has the crowd in the palm of his hand as he enters the arena.

They hang on every word and Clinton has high praise for all the speakers, including his wife Hillary, but none more so than for Joe Biden.

Clinton says his decision to stand down was akin to George Washington and will enhance his legacy.

Former President Bill Clinton speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Former President Bill Clinton speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Credit: AP

With Donald Trump every day is about ‘’me, me, me,’’ Clinton says.

“When Kamala Harris is President, every day will start with ‘you, you, you’’ he says as he gestures toward the crowd.

‘’When President Trump said no one respected America anymore. Not like when he was President ... He said it with a straight face,’’ Clinton says.

‘’What are world leaders supposed to make of his continued references to the late great Hannibal Lecter.’’

‘’With Kamala Harris, we’re gonna walk out of here feeling pretty good,’’ Clinton says of the Vice President.

‘’How can we possibly lose - Kamala Harris has fought for kids, and homeowners, and fought to make sure no Americans live in poverty.’’

Clinton says: ‘’People are getting distracted and in this a brutal business but we got to be tough.’’

‘’I urge you to speak to your neighbours, treat them with respect and ask them to follow our leader, Kamala,’’ Clinton added.

‘’I’m not sure how many more of these I will be able to come to, but here’s one thing I know - If you vote for this team you, your children and your grandchildren will be proud you did.’’

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