Video games and partisanship: A conversation with new member Jay Obernolte – Roll Call

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Video games and partisanship: A conversation with new member Jay Obernolte

By Jinitzail Hernández

Posted December 15, 2020 at 4:32pm

Jay Obernolte won the race for California’s 8th District in the November election.

President Donald Trump, as well as retiring Rep. Paul Cook, who vacated the seat, endorsed Obernolte.

Watch the video for CQ Roll Call’s conversation with the video game entrepreneur for more.

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