The recent revelation about a bartender at Matilda's doing campaign work for all three associated Park City candidates, Ryan Dickey, Tana Toly, and Diego Zegarra, is being presented as a shocking discovery.
Did you know a bartender at Matilda’s in his early 20s is doing campaign work for — are you sitting down? — all three associated Park City candidates Ryan Dickey, Tana Toly and Diego Zegarra!?
This news is being met with skepticism, as it seems to be a desperate attempt to create a scandal. The author notes that such accusations often surface in episodes with narratives that aim to discredit candidates, such as being mean to staff or being a developer's pawn.
The author sees hallmarks of advisers and/or coordination in these accusations, suggesting that they may be part of a larger strategy to influence the campaign.
Author's summary: Journalism matters in uncovering truth.