“Phony efforts drummed up by special interest groups and lobbyists”
This talking point came from Daily KOS (as did the “swastikas” claim).
It’s been echoed by Party leadership and faxed to the kool aid drinkers.
The media never pointed out that Communists and Marxists were behind the so called “antiwar” movement during the Vietnam war or the Bush administration.
You forgot the Mao Little Red Bookers.
David Corn actually said a little bit about it in November, 2002:
David Corn: Behind the Placards (LA Weekly)
He got taken to the woodshed shortly thereafter. He never made another peep about it again.
Very interesting article though. Highly recommended.