Opinion: Rating the D.N.C.’s third night, on a scale of 0 to 10

"Oprah brought the star power": Our Opinion writers weigh in.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 22, 2024 Times Opinion writers rated the third night of the Democratic National Convention on a scale of 0 to 10: 0 means the night was a disaster; 10 means it could lead to a big polling bump. Illustration by The New York Times; photographs by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images and Charly Triballeau, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Opinion These were the best and worst moments. → MORE COVERAGE On Day 3, Tim Walz sought to rid Democrats of their elite image, but it was Oprah Winfrey who mesmerized the crowd. → We fact-checked some of Kamala Harris's talking points about Donald Trump. → At a rally, Donald Trump sowed doubts about the integrity of the November election. → Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. Your guide to the 2024 elections. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018