Democrats are suggesting a 'Fortnite'-style event for their convention, turning Biden into a gargantuan, digital avatar over the Grand Canyon
Presidential candidate Joe Biden and Travis Scott's virtual concert in massively popular video game "Fortnite."Democratic campaign strategist Lis Smith, known best for her work with the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign, brought up Travis Scott's recent "Fortnite" concert as inspiration for the 2020 Democratic convention.
The idea was also floated by former Buttigieg director of online engagement Stefan Smith in a Yahoo News article regarding potential digital pathways for the convention. The Biden campaign has historically struggled with digital ventures; its first virtual town hall in March was plagued with technical difficulties.Coronavirus has thrown the Democratic National Convention into question as America grapples with life under quarantine. Now, numerous personalities are throwing out ideas that could help rally the party.
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