In the latest twist in the 2016 election, NBC’s Democracy Plaza goes virtual

In 2016, American democracy could very well go to hell in a handbasket. In the meantime, however, NBC News’ Democracy Plaza has a more promising destination: virtual reality.
That’s right: Virtual Democracy Plaza is a “social virtual reality experience” from NBC and social VR firm AltspaceVR, which, NBC said, is the first time a major network has used VR “as a communication medium to cover an election. “
A virtual epicenter
It’s also the first time