"Not going back": Walz formally accepts Democratic VP nomination

• Walz said during the third night of the Democratic National Convention that he's "ready to turn the page" on former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance, before inviting the crowd to say "We're not going back" with him.

Driving the news: Walz leaned heavily into his personal story as a former teacher and football coach as he sought to introduce himself to the nation.

• "I had 24 kids in my high school class, and none of them went to Yale," Walz said early on in his remarks, a subtle dig at Vance, who attended the university.
• "Never underestimate a public school teacher," Walz also said.

The big picture: It was the most high-profile speech of his career as the little-known governor of Minnesota seeks to introduce himself to the nation less than three months until Election Day.

• His speech is also the first big test of Harris' decision to select Walz as her running mate after an accelerated, but high-profile VP audition process.

Zoom out: In the just over two weeks since Harris selected Walz, he has maintained stronger favorability ratings than Vance.

The other side: Vance during an appearance on Fox News after Walz's speech on Wednesday night accused the Minnesota governor and other Democratic speakers of setting a "dark and ominous tone where they attacked Donald Trump, and they attacked the people who voted for him rather than offer a compelling vision for the future."

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Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.