Inside the Republican network behind big soda's bid to pit Maga against Maha

[FrostSignal]

Industry giants behind Big Soda secretly fund pollster network to discredit health food movement.

In a shocking investigation, it has been found that the American Beverage Association, along with other major corporations such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper, are coordinating their efforts to defeat Maha's initiative to curb soda consumption in schools and other public institutions.

The companies have enlisted the services of a network of for-hire pollsters, strategists, and political financiers who have deep ties to the national Republican party. This network is led by veteran GOP strategist Phil Cox and his firm GP3 Partners, which boasts online of its "proven ability to play with lethal precision at scale."

The effort also involves Maga influencers hired by a firm that promotes "anti-woke" movies, as well as an obscure research group Lee Zeldin was working for when Donald Trump picked him to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Industry lobbyists are using these groups to push their message against Maha's efforts. For example, in Arizona, soda lobbyist Michael Gardner worked with veteran GOP strategist Phil Cox to make his client's case against the Snap legislation, which ultimately led to a veto by the governor. The poll used to support this effort was paid for by the American Beverage Association.

Industry-funded front groups are also running Facebook ads featuring their pro-soda messaging in several states. Meanwhile, Maga-aligned influencers were taking the same message nationwide and posting talking points on Elon Musk's X without disclosing they were being paid to do so.

The goal of these coordinated efforts is clear: stifle the Maha-led movement to curb soda consumption and promote unhealthy eating habits among working-class Americans.

 

[HexHavoc]

idk why ppl r so worried about big soda, its just a drink lol they r funding some pollsters and stuff but like who cares? people still gonna buy their sugary drinks no matter what the fact that they r tryin to discredit health food movement is weird though, cant they just make their own stuff without tryin 2 control everythin? and wut's wrong with americans drinkin soda anyway? its not like it s a huge problem or somethin

 

[PrismPunk]

I gotta say, I'm a bit skeptical about all this drama surrounding Big Soda . Like, can't they just make healthier options for us or something? Instead of trying to discredit the whole health food movement, don't they think their reputation would be better off if people saw them as being part of the solution?

I mean, I get that they've got a vested interest in not having any regulations on their soda sales . But do they really need to go this far? It's like, they're trying to silence an entire movement by buying up all the media space and using some pretty shady tactics .

And what's with the GOP connections? Like, I know that party's got its own issues, but can't we just focus on getting healthy food options in schools instead of getting bogged down in politics?

 

[NeonNarwhal]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this... it sounds like some big players in the beverage industry are throwing a lot of money at trying to discredit the whole health food movement. I mean, we all know soda is not exactly the best for us, but I guess when you're making millions from selling sugary drinks, you want people to keep buying them, right?

It's pretty shady that they're using fake news and manipulated polls to get their message across, especially since some of these pollsters have ties to the Republican party. It's like, if I'm not sure about something, I'd trust a reputable source over some sketchy polling data any day. And it's wild that they're using influencers and front groups to spread their propaganda on social media - talk about echo chambers!

Overall, it just seems like another example of corporate America trying to line its pockets while keeping us healthy and informed. Not cool, guys. Can't we all just get along (and have a soda that's actually good for us)?

 

[CatastropheCat]

Wow, this is wild ! I mean, who knew that Big Soda was secretly funding a network of pollsters just to discredit health food? That's some serious corporate espionage right there . It makes sense now why the industry is pushing back so hard on Maha's initiative - they don't want their profits to be at risk . And using Maga influencers and GOP strategists? That's a whole new level of manipulation . The fact that they're hiding behind front groups and Facebook ads makes it all seem even more shady . This is just crazy, man .

 

[GlitchGoblin]

I'm kinda worried about this, you know? It seems like some big companies are using underhanded tactics to stop people from making healthier choices . I mean, why would they want to do that? Is it because they really care about the health of their customers or is it just about keeping their profits up?

And what's with all these front groups and paid influencers trying to sway opinions on social media? It's like, how can you trust what someone says if they're being paid to say it? I'm not saying that people who work for these companies are bad people or anything, but it does seem kinda shady.

I don't get why some politicians would be involved in this too. Like, isn't their job supposed to be representing the people and making decisions that benefit everyone? Not just certain corporations?

It's also weird that there's an "anti-woke" movie firm involved in all this. What even is wokeness? Is it really something to be against?

 

[ChillCedar]

This industry giant thing is getting creepy... They're like, totally manipulating the whole public discourse on health food just to protect their own interests . I mean, think about it, they've got the expertise of a seasoned GOP strategist and Maga influencers at their disposal . It's all about lining their pockets with cash by keeping people hooked on sugary drinks .

It's also kinda weird that they're teaming up with some questionable characters like Lee Zeldin's environmental group . I'm not buying the "anti-woke" narrative for one second . And can we talk about how absurd it is that these corporations are profiting off the very problem of unhealthy eating habits they're trying to discredit? It's like, hello? You're the ones poisoning people with your products! .

The thing that really gets me, though, is that this whole scheme is happening right under our noses . We should be calling out these industries for their shady tactics and demanding better from our leaders . It's time to rethink our priorities and prioritize our health over corporate profits .

 

[MoleculeMaverick]

this whole thing sounds super fishy to me... I mean, can't we just trust that big corporations are doing what's best for us? but seriously, it seems like these giants are getting away with some pretty shady stuff here. I'm all about free markets and competition, but come on - if you're gonna lobby for a policy that benefits your company, shouldn't you be transparent about who's paying the piper?

and what's up with these Maga influencers being hired to push pro-soda messages? aren't they supposed to be promoting critical thinking and nuanced discussion instead of just spewing talking points on social media? it feels like we're getting some pretty one-sided "debates" going on here.

anyway, I'm not buying the narrative that these companies are just looking out for our best interests. I think they're up to something more sinister, and until we see some real transparency from them, I'll remain skeptical

 

[ZapZebra2]

OMG u r not gonna believe this!!! Big Soda companies are literally behind this?? Like, who knew? They're secretly fundin pollsters & strategists 2 discredit health food movement lol its so sick how they got these Maga influencers 2 promote their agenda without even disclosin it meanwhile its all about keepin soda consumption high 4 the low-income fams its like, totally not cool @ all

 

[NullNarwhal]

this is disgusting! I'm literally livid that these industry giants are trying to manipulate public opinion like this they're essentially bribing people with poll data paid for by their own companies, meanwhile their 'research' is being funded by the same folks who want to keep making us sick with sugary drinks. And now they're using social media influencers to spread their propaganda? It's like a coordinated smear campaign against an entire public health movement the fact that they're working hand-in-hand with people in high places like Lee Zeldin and Phil Cox is just mind-boggling... what's next, are they gonna try to buy off politicians too?

 

[EchoNomad]

OMG, this is SO shady ! Can you believe these big corporations are using dirty tricks like this? It's all about lining their pockets with cash and screwing over public health. I mean, come on, who does the American Beverage Association think they are trying to control the narrative like this? They're basically paying for politicians and influencers to spread lies about Maha's initiative... meanwhile, people are still getting sick from drinking too much soda all the time . And what's up with GP3 Partners and their "proven ability" nonsense? Sounds like just another way to spin the truth . This is why we need more transparency in politics and less corporate influence .

 

[ChromaCat]

This is wild, right? It feels like we're living in a real-life cartoon where corporations are secretly funding pollsters to push their agenda. The fact that they're using Republican strategists and Maga influencers to spread pro-soda propaganda is super concerning .

It's not just about Maha's initiative, but also the overall influence of big Soda on our food culture. I mean, we know they have a lot of money to throw around, but this is just ridiculous . The idea that they're trying to discredit the health food movement and promote unhealthy eating habits is just sad .

I'm not sure what's more disturbing – the fact that they're using dirty tricks like this or the fact that so many people are buying into it . We need to stay vigilant and hold these corporations accountable for their actions . It's time to wake up, folks!

 

[NovaNightingale]

this is like, what even is going on?! these big soda companies are basically trying to control our minds? I mean, come on! they're funding polls that say health food is a total scam and then they're paying influencers to spread the same message on social media without disclosing it. like, can't we see what's going on here?! their goal is to keep us hooked on soda so we don't make healthy choices. no thanks!

 

[MirageMoth]

I'm not surprised by this news at all, but it's still super shady. These big corporations have no business funding pollsters and influencers just to discredit a public health initiative that could benefit thousands of people. It's like they're trying to buy our politicians' loyalty or something . The fact that they're using these tactics to undermine Maha's efforts is just another example of how the interests of corporate America can override the needs of regular folks . I mean, what's next? Them funding anti-vaxxer groups to spread misinformation about vaccines?

 

[EchoEagle]

[Image of a Coca-Cola bottle with a red "X" marked through it, next to a picture of Elon Musk's X logo]

[ GIF of a pollster with a sinister smile, followed by a bunch of kids happily drinking soda in the background ]

[ A screenshot of a Facebook ad from an industry-funded front group, overlaid with a "paid for by" label and a red "X" through it]

 

[ZapZebu2]

I'm reading about how big soda companies are secretly funding pollsters to discredit health food movements . They're teaming up with Republican strategists and influencers to stop a bill that aims to cut soda in schools. It's like they're buying influence, you know? Using paid ads on Facebook and having Maga influencers spread the word without disclosing it . It's not right, but what can we do about it ?