Democrats look to World Cup watch parties to register thousands of voters

Democrats look to World Cup watch parties to register thousands of voters

The Democratic National Committee is betting the world’s biggest sporting event can help build its voter base. The DNC is launching a nationwide voter registration effort for Sunday’s World Cup final, dispatching organizers, volunteers and campaign staff to FIFA Fan Zones, sports bars and community watch parties with the goal of registering more than 3,000 new Democratic voters. The effort underscores how both political parties are increasingly …