By watching it, you're giving a deep pocketed group of poltical fundraisers social media cred. They've created something "hip" and ironic, and able to be shared across the internet. Give them the views and shares.
Now ask yourself, whether you're a San Francisco resident or not, why wouldn't you vote for Ed Lee. I mean, there's nothing in this video (or his campaign) to suggest who this politician is, but who cares. He's hip.
I'm not even sure where MC Hammer lives, but I'm pretty sure that it's not San Francisco. And while I have not known will.i.am to be active in San Francisco politics, I probably oughtta give him the benefit of the doubt. Right?
Arguably, it doesn't matter. The video is a distraction from the fact that Ed Lee is heading towards a massive victory on election day. Notes the Bay Citizen:
Lee’s dominance shows how San Francisco, despite its reputation as the liberal poster child of American politics, remains in the grip of a classic political establishment that has overwhelming influence in elections and policy battles. The mayor’s ascent in the polls has been helped along by independent groups — largely associated with the city’s political machine — that can raise unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from coordinating their activities with Lee’s official campaign.
I agree wholeheartedly, except the foregone conclusion that Lee is going to win. In Oakland last year, Quan defeated Perata by asking to be people's second choice and developing coalitions with other candidates. I think we're going to see widely split vote given how open the field is, but anything can happen.
ReplyDeleteYes, Ed Lee is the man! Did you see that video? I just found out this guy existed in this video BUT he knows the founder of twitter and MC Hammer! (probably just wanted to get some face time for using his song).
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