Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, December 1, MoveOn Political Motion will host a digital superstar One Chip Problem occasion to boost cash to fund get-out-the-vote efforts within the Georgia Senate runoff. Through the reside #ChipInForGA occasion, celebrities will take part on this viral web problem by making an attempt to eat a single Paqui tortilla chip made with one of many hottest peppers on the planet, the Carolina Reaper.
Celebrities resembling Tom Colicchio, Chelsea Handler, Bradley Whitford, Andy Richter, Padma Lakshmi, Sarah Paulson, and extra will likely be taking part within the occasion.
The occasion is a part of MoveOn Political Motion’s marketing campaign efforts to mobilize tens of millions of members—together with lots of of 1000’s in Georgia—to vote, volunteer, and donate to make sure Senator Warnock is reelected. The entire proceeds raised from the occasion will likely be donated to fund native grassroots GOTV organizers in numerous communities throughout Georgia who’re serving to Democrats safe the 51st Senate seat: Poder Latinx, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Black Voters Matter Fund, and New South Tremendous PAC. Stated MoveOn Political Motion Govt Director Rahna Epting, “Sen. Raphael Warnock has been a combating voice for all Georgians. MoveOn is totally invested in mobilizing voters to help Warnock’s reelection, and we’re thrilled to fireside up GOTV efforts wanted to safe the 51st seat within the Senate. Successful in Georgia is essential, and we’re all-in to make sure Sen. Warnock returns to the Senate.”
WHAT: Digital, celebrity-driven One Chip Problem occasion to boost cash for Warnock GOTV efforts
WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 9-10:30 p.m. ET
WHO:
Comedian and host of “United Shades of America” W. Kamau Bell
James Beard and Emmy award-winning host of “Prime Chef” Tom Colicchio
Golden Globe and Emmy winner Brian Cox
Emmy-nominated actor J. Smith Cameron
Actor and comic Andy Daly
MoveOn Govt Director Rahna Epting
Comic and “Jimmy Kimmel Stay” author Blaire Erskine
Comic Chelsea Handler
Actress Elaine Hendrix
Emmy-nominated host of “Prime Chef” and “Style the Nation” Padma Lakshmi
Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Awards winner Sarah Paulson
Critics Alternative Awards winner and actor Busy Philipps
Actor and comic Andy Richter
Actor, director, and Academy Award-winning producer Fisher Stevens
Emmy and SAG Awards winner Bradley Whitford
WHERE: MoveOn.org/reside
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