PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encouraged campaign canvassers in Pennsylvania to make the most of football Sunday by reaching out to voters during the Philadelphia Eagles game. In a recent social media post, Ocasio-Cortez suggested that canvassers for the Biden-Harris re-election campaign and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s voter outreach efforts could capitalize on the fact that many voters would be home watching the game.
“And the Eagles are on right now so if you knock doors or hop on a text/dialer many of them may be home,” she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday afternoon. The post included door-knocking and phone emoji icons, signaling her support for canvassers trying to boost voter contact rates.
The timing of the message aligns with the ongoing push to mobilize voters ahead of the 2024 election. With Pennsylvania a key battleground state, the emphasis on voter engagement reflects a broader strategy to connect with potential voters wherever they are, even during popular events like football games.
Ocasio-Cortez’s post sparked a range of reactions online, with some embracing the idea as an opportunity to reach voters while others voiced concern about interrupting fans during a high-stakes game.