More recently, Americans for Prosperity's anti-union campaign in Wisconsin has been accused of using this tactic.
An oft-cited example of this tactic is the "Brooks Brothers Riot," in which a group of out-of-state Republican Party operatives protested during the Miami recount in the 2000 Presidential Election. More recently, Americans for Prosperity's anti-union campaign in Wisconsin has been accused of using this tactic. It is used to create the impression of independent support for a political, social, or corporate agenda, despite involving professionally run and funded events. For 10 points, give this advocacy method that, because of its façade of grassroots activism, is named after a bright green artificial grass.
An oft-cited example of this tactic is the "Brooks Brothers Riot," in which a group of out-of-state Republican Party operatives protested during the Miami recount in the 2000 Presidential Election.
astroturfing [or rent-a-crowd]