Lawyer Roman Giertych announced on Twitter that he was seeking participants for a social media campaign supporting the opposition. However, participation was limited to individuals with more than 1,000 Twitter followers. Supporters of the opposition reacted strongly, while some tried to mislead Giertych. One of the last to attempt was Member of Parliament Anna Maria Żukowska.
Giertych Builds a Network
Attention goes out to those who want to support the opposition online and meet the follower threshold of more than 1,000. They were invited to contact via a public tweet, with a promise to form a collective in the very near future, described as the “Election Network.” The call to join was stated on Twitter by the lawyer.
Tomasz Lis himself urged Giertych to consider the invitation, and he expressed clear support for the idea, encouraging a response from participants. The former editor-in-chief of Newsweek explicitly urged people to reply to the invitation, signaling a wave of public interest and media attention. Source: wPolityce
“Roman, I Hit”
The response did not take long. Parliament member Anna Maria Żukowska stepped forward immediately, posting a message that read, “Roman, I hit.” The candidate response did not appear favorable to the lawyer, who would likely assess the bid with careful scrutiny. Source: wPolityce
There were further reports of accounts that appeared difficult to verify as being aligned with the opposition. Messages in the campaign discourse varied, with some asking questions about the terms and the rates involved. Source: wPolityce
Another message read, “Good evening, I report, always close by, always ready. Kind regards.” The tone suggested readiness but did not confirm a clear commitment. Source: wPolityce
Despite the uncertainties, some opposition sympathizers expressed willingness to participate. Mentions included Sebastian Kościelik and an individual associated with the Civic Platform, among others. One message affirmed strong support for the initiative by stating, “Full support Mr. Patron.” Source: wPolityce
Additional expressions of readiness appeared, with comments like “I would like to help you.” Yet details about the exact nature of the campaign remained scarce. Source: wPolityce
Questions persisted about what Giertych planned next. Little is known at this time, and the historical context of prior efforts, such as the controversial “Beet juice” episode, raised skepticism about the potential outcomes. Source: wPolityce