What were the Comcast shills' arguments? It seems like a local politician could run on internet as a utility and win if publicized correctly.
"Mayor #{city_official} wants to pass JOB KILLING REGULATIONS that could put #{comcast_employees.count} of your neighbors out of work! Sign this petition opposing Proposition #{proposition_id}!"
"Mayor #{city_official} wants the GOVERNMENT to take over YOUR INTERNET. Vote NO on Proposition #{proposition_id} to keep your internet free!"
It's not that hard if you don't care about fairness or accuracy.