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In a strategic move to garner support from male voters ahead of the upcoming election, Vice Presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York engaged in a game of Madden NFL on the live-streaming platform Twitch. This gaming session took place on a Sunday afternoon during NFL games, and the two politicians used the opportunity to discuss the election while enjoying the popular football video game.
The collaboration was initiated weeks earlier when Walz expressed a desire to participate in a game stream with Ocasio-Cortez. Given Walz’s background as a former football coach, they decided on Madden as the game of choice. Walz joined the stream wearing a camouflage Minnesota Vikings cap before heading to a campaign rally in Nevada. Throughout the stream, they took the opportunity to criticize former President Donald Trump and underscore the significance of Democrats maintaining control of the House and Senate.
During their conversation, Walz playfully suggested that if he and Kamala Harris won the election, Ocasio-Cortez would be handed a gavel to facilitate legislative action, emphasizing the power dynamics in the House of Representatives. They also discussed a potential Harris-Walz administration, with Walz hinting at plans to eliminate the filibuster—a Senate rule that allows a minority to block legislation—while Ocasio-Cortez agreed that such changes were necessary.
The pair also touched on personal topics, sharing their experiences of losing their fathers during their teenage years and emphasizing the importance of Social Security. Ocasio-Cortez highlighted how Social Security benefits not only support those who have lost a parent but are also crucial for many families. Walz shared how his mother relies on her Social Security check to meet her basic needs, contrasting his experience with that of wealthy individuals like Trump, who he claims are detached from such struggles.
Their game concluded with a score of 0-0 after one half of play, but their discussions continued to focus on critical issues, including the economic impacts of a potential Harris presidency, which Walz argued would benefit a significant number of Americans through tax cuts. Following the gaming session, Walz continued his campaign efforts in Las Vegas, participating in events aimed at mobilizing Latino voters.
