Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday at the party's convention in Chicago. SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says Harris' acceptance speech indicated an effort to pivot from her policy positions in the 2020 campaign.
Photo: Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz celebrate after Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)