Walz, Ocasio-Cortez Twitch Stream Tackles Key Issues

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to Twitch to play Madden NFL, engaging with young male voters ahead of the election. During the stream, they discussed political issues such as Social Security and House control, while also reacting to derogatory comments about Puerto Rico made during a Trump rally. This outreach is part of Kamala Harris's strategy to connect with the younger demographic, particularly young men who are predominant on Twitch. The stream faced challenges, including competing with live NFL games and drawing mixed reactions from viewers. The Democratic campaign has been actively using platforms like Twitch to address the gender gap in polling, as Harris trails Trump among male voters in key states. Despite the hurdles, the campaign continues to focus on digital engagement to garner support from younger audiences.