A LOT of the vocal support he got from online advocates were from people who called the opposing side dumb, shills and heavily anti Trump beyond just 'he's implementing the wrong policies'
As opposed to the measured, reasonable critiques coming from the "you're not MAGA, you're a liberal Islamist apologist who wants open borders!" crowd? The ones who thought this was the most important race in the country today because, God forbid, there could be one congressional seat out of hundreds that wasn't controlled by Israel?
But they were supported by Fox giving positive messaging for his opponent.
The crux is this, the thing I heard from those online supporting Massie was he SHOULD win or he HAS to win, not 'go out and vote' when all the messaging of 'your votes don't matter/it's rigged' is targeted at the younger demographic.
It's essentially made sure the Boomers, even though there's less of them nowadays, maintain the largest voter share especially in the mid terms while there will be increased negative feedback to not vote for the younger voter demographics with Massie's loss.
As opposed to the measured, reasonable critiques coming from the "you're not MAGA, you're a liberal Islamist apologist who wants open borders!" crowd? The ones who thought this was the most important race in the country today because, God forbid, there could be one congressional seat out of hundreds that wasn't controlled by Israel?
But they were supported by Fox giving positive messaging for his opponent.
The crux is this, the thing I heard from those online supporting Massie was he SHOULD win or he HAS to win, not 'go out and vote' when all the messaging of 'your votes don't matter/it's rigged' is targeted at the younger demographic.
It's essentially made sure the Boomers, even though there's less of them nowadays, maintain the largest voter share especially in the mid terms while there will be increased negative feedback to not vote for the younger voter demographics with Massie's loss.