[aquila48]

Do you possibly think NutMeg has some lurkers monitoring freerepublic engaging in some astroturfing?

[calcowgirl]

I think every candidate has more than lurkers - i.e. lots of paid supporters.

Check out Meg - she sent $$$ to Eric Hogue to shill for her.
And she pays RedCounty's Hanlon $15K/month for favorable press.
Within eMeg’s $110 Million: Payoffs to Sock Puppets
Calbuzz 3:01 AM ET, 08/ 4/2010

Here is a pretty thorough write up about Meg getting b-slapped by J&K:
Meg Slapped on Radio; Gay Marriage No Big in Gov Race
Calbuzz 3:01 AM ET, 08/ 5/2010