After a slow start, it appears that the answer was yes:
It appears that was a winning approach, as word of ◼ Kashkari’s excellent performance spread through the world of social media on Friday.
Neel Kashkari was trending on Facebook Friday, following Thursday night’s heated Gubernatorial Debate with Jerry Brown....While I do not expect any grand surprise in California’s November election results, the finally tally may be far closer that anyone can imagine. And, I think Kashkari shows how some good strategy for conservative nominees in 2016 elections.
@neelkashkari trending on Facebook after his debate with Gov. Brown! @masonharrison #CAGOV pic.twitter.com/olzhZCo1yEThe fact that the Republican candidate for governor appeared as a trending news item on the massive social media site, which touts a worldwide scope and range of 1.3 billion users, served as a testament to Kashkari’s successful performance as he delivered strong comebacks to Jerry Brown’s jabs and low blows:
— Tyler Johnson (@GOPTJ) September 5, 2014
@neelkashkari your debate was amazing! Your the prefect combo for this state environment,business,gay rights&education #NeelkashKari #CAGov
— Stephie McCall (@StephieMcCall) September 5, 2014
I also suspect Brown’s team is happy the interactions were limited to one debate.
◼ Kashkari to Brown: "You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself!" - Arthur Christopher Schaper
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari put up an impressive fight against Governor Jerry Brown on September 4, 2014.
News sites all over the state conclude that Kashkari carried the debate, forcing Brown to play defense for the first time in years, and a poor defense at that. Breitbart's Joel Pollak announced that Brown is no longer invincible
◼ neelkashkari.com
◼ Neel Kashkari's Education Plan
◼ LIKE Neel Kashkari on FACEBOOK
◼ FOLLOW @neelkashkari on TWITTER