It might be the most ambitious crossover event in North American left-wing political video gaming. After hinting a month ago that he might join the streaming revolution, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is set to stream the video game “Among Us” on Twitch Friday night. And he will be joined by New York Representative Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, fresh off her own record-breaking Twitch stream. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 26, 2020Singh confirmed to HuffPost Canada that the popular U.S. representative will be joining him Friday evening. “It’s an honour, I’m excited,” he said. “[She’s] someone who’s been the head of a movement in the States that’s really given a lot of people a lot of hope, and she’s fighting for people that need champions for them like everyday folks and young people, immigrants.”Ocasio-Cortez broke Twitch streaming records in October when she played the popular game alongside streamers like Hasanabi — who will join the Singh stream Friday — and fellow representative Democrat Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Singh is set to be the first major Canadian politician to try to replicate AOC’s success with the popular game.It’s an honour, I’m excited.NDP Leader Jagmeet SinghInspired by classic party games like “Mafia” and “Werewolf,” “Among…
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Jagmeet Singh And AOC Set To Stream 'Among Us' On Twitch On Friday
