Our Reporter on the Biggest Speech of Tim Walz’s Career

Gov. Tim Walz completed his transformation from a little-known governor to a leading party figure with his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. As he gave the most consequential address of his career, attendees made clear that they had quickly become familiar with his life story, including his background as a former high school football coach. “We’re down a field goal,” he said. “But we’re on offense, and we’ve got the ball.”