AOC Voter Organizing App Goes Mainstream

The transcript discusses the innovative campaign strategy of Ocasio-Cortez's volunteers, who developed an app to engage young and minority voters. This approach, which diverged from traditional methods, proved successful and led to the creation of a company offering the app to other Democratic campaigns. The app has been adopted by several campaigns, including Jumaane Williams'. The developers, Jake Degroot and Leo Sussan, are now transitioning from Democratic socialism to a business model, aiming to work with grassroots-focused Democrats. The app's potential for broader adoption is highlighted, with interest from multiple Democratic presidential campaigns.

What was the primary goal of Ocasio-Cortez's campaign volunteers when they developed the app?

• To gather data on political opponents

• To engage non-traditional voters

• To replace door-to-door campaigning

• To increase traditional voter turnout

What was a significant factor that allowed the volunteers to create a successful app for the campaign?

• Their extensive political experience

• Their tech-savvy background and fresh perspective

• Their access to Silicon Valley resources

• Their financial backing from corporate sponsors

What is the primary business model for the company formed by the app's creators?

• Providing the app exclusively to socialist campaigns

• Selling the app to Democratic campaigns and nonprofits

• Licensing the app to corporate sponsors

• Offering the app for free to all campaigns

Which group of voters is the app particularly effective in reaching, according to the transcript?

• Wealthy donors

• Young and minority voters

• Rural voters

• Senior citizens

How did Ocasio-Cortez contribute to the app's wider recognition?

• By funding its development

• By selling it to other political parties

• By recommending it to the DCCC

• By using it exclusively in her campaign