Obama to discuss policy proposals with YouTube's Missglamorazzi, sWooZie
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fresh off grabbing a cup o’ joe with Jerry Seinfeld and minting himself the “cool” president, President Obama plans to burnish his Internet stardom even more – sitting down after the State of the Union address for “interviews” with three YouTube celebs.
They are: Ingrid Nilsen, a 26-year-old purveyor of lifestyle videos better known as "Missglamorazzi;" Adande Thorne, a video game enthusiast known online as "sWooZie;" and Destin Sandlin, who makes educational videos.
Cronkite it’s not, but the interviews nevertheless are part of the president’s strategy to bring his policy proposals to a broader audience. According to the White House, Obama will do the live interviews this Friday, following Tuesday’s State of the Union.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The appearances are in keeping with Obama’s practice of mixing up the staid, network news sit-downs with more offbeat interviews – sometimes a little too offbeat.
Obama was criticized last year for subjecting himself to an interview with YouTube star GloZell Green, known for her green lipstick and stunts like bathing in a tub full of cereal. During the interview, Green referred to Michelle Obama as the “first wife.”
Obama also did a cringe-worthy interview with Zach Galifianakis on “Between Two Ferns.” He appeared more comfortable in his most recent online appearance, with Seinfeld on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Meanwhile, the State of the Union address itself will stream live on YouTube, giving viewers another way to watch.
The White House is also debuting a Snapchat account with behind-the-scenes images of the speech.
The social media blitz continues Obama's campaign to reach Americans who don't watch the speech through traditional channels.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Associated Press contributed to this report.