Macaca Hunters Grow Dangerously Bold
by Heath W. Fahle | Jun 27, 2010
Though the economic recession continues to lay on the nation’s future like a wet, suffocating blanket, political campaigns can’t be blamed for the dearth. In addition to all the usual staffing positions, like Campaign Manager, Communications Director, and Fundraiser, an increasing number of campaigns around the country are employing individuals as “trackers” These individuals, usually college-aged and armed with low-end video cameras, follow their opposing candidates everywhere with a simple goal. They are waiting for their prey to screw up.
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That is a ridiculous article. If you want to represent people, then the people have a right to confront and question you. I don’t see the issue with recording such a confrontation.
Unrelated, I like the new site layout.
Hi David,
Good to hear from you. I thought this was interesting as a “from the other side” point of view angle.
I know this guy, he is a political operative, he was working for Rob Simmons last I saw him. So I was also, helping him out and giving him some exposure and a wider audience, you know help his google rank.
There is a down side to the constant video cameras, it is getting harder and harder to get honest non-scripted answers out of candidates, when they are being video taped 24/7.
It’s just the way it is and it’s not going to change.