2020 Democratic National Convention: Wednesday updates
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris of California speaks at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. Credit: Getty Images / Win McNamee
What happened:
- California Sen. Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination. She is the first woman of color on a major party ticket. "In this election, we have a chance to change the course of history. We're all in this fight," she said.
- Former President Barack Obama gave a blistering rebuke of his successor, President Donald Trump. He warned that the future of American democracy is on the line in the race between Trump and Joe Biden.
- We also heard on this third night of the Democratic National Convention from 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords and singer Billie Eilish. Kerry Washington emceed.
Wednesday updates
"I have not lost my voice," former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said at the Democratic convention Wednesday. Credit: DNCC via Edward B. Colby
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