Tim Walz accepts VP nomination with a high-energy pep talk

Tim Walz officially became the Democratic vice presidential nominee last night, delivering a keynote speech on the third day of the Democratic National Convention that hammered home the theme of “freedom.” When Republican use the word 'freedom,' they mean that the government should be free to invade your doctor's office, corporations free to pollute your air and water and banks free to take advantage of customers," Walz said. He added that Democrats see "freedom" as the ability to "make your own health care decisions" and "kids' freedom to go to school without worrying about being shot." 
This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.Walz also touted his small-town roots and his experiences as a teacher, football coach, veteran and gun owner, highlighting the passage of gun safety laws, free school lunches and paid family leave while he was governor of Minnesota. 
And Walz didn’t skip the word that thrust him into the national political zeitgeist just a few weeks ago: weird. Taking aim at the right-wing Project 2025 plan, Walz asked the audience, “Is it weird? Absolutely. But it’s also wrong and dangerous.”