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Good morning, I'm Taylor Wilson and today is Thursday August 22nd, 2024. This is the

excerpt. Today Timals has accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President.

Plus we hear why some voters turned from Trump to Harris this summer, while some undecided

still aren't sold. And are off-brand weight loss drugs

safe.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walls played up his role as the every man on the Democratic ticket yesterday as he accepted

his party's nomination for vice president at night three of the Democratic National Convention

in Chicago.

That family down the road, they may not think like you do. They may not pray like you do. They may not love like you do. But they're your neighbors. And you look out for them and they look out for you.

Taking the stage is the night's keynote speaker, Walls bragged about his policy record as governor.

He talked up cutting prescription drug costs and establishing

free school lunch for students while defending abortion rights and establishing firearm regulations.

He also underscored how the heart of his progressive values and differences with the Republican ticket are about respecting others.

Meanwhile, as momentum continues to build for Kamla Harris's presidential bid, some voters, including some who were undecided, said

she represents change.

Others still can't get on board.

I caught up with USA Today, National Correspond correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry for a temperature check on what some voters are saying about Harris.

Deborah, it's always a treat having you on.

Thank you. Thanks for having me.

So Deborah, let's just start here. As

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