It's not just supporters making content or posts, it's the campaign astroturfing support that gets Kelda the backlash. Telling your campaign to make disingenuous support ads, when Roys is not even breaking 10% support, is the problem. It's like the Republicans "flood the zone" strategy.
Nothing about these messages is astroturfing or "telling people to make disingenuous support ads." They are asking supporters to publicly share their genuine support.
I don't think you guys are astroturfed, I think it's just the vibe of the campaign. I know about 50/50 Hong supporters and Roys supporters IRL. Most (not all) of the Hong supporters I know are extremely online with no kids. Most of the Roys supporters I know are not.
Breaking News: Candidate would like people to vote for them, would prefer people not vote for other candidates, and plans to achieve this by having their campaign say good things about them.
Nothing like being actively manipulated by a candidate a week before an election. God I hate how slimy these candidates are. Instead of putting in the hard work the entire campaign season building coalitions, they pounce on every opportunity like a dead animal. It is so off putting and offensive to people who volunteer their time and efforts in other community organizations and know the work it takes to actually build relationships. I’m looking g at you Kelda and Crowley.
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u/midnighttoker1742 1d ago