Tim Walz accepts Democratic VP nomination in DNC speech
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the party's convention in Chicago.
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He also touted some of his policy achievements as governor while critiquing his GOP counterparts.
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Watch Walz's full speech in the video player below.
Additionally, Walz also talked about his family.
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Young famously sued Trump for using the song at his campaign rallies without permission.