[jjones2]

You can tell that much of it is paid and bots. Social media spreads a lot of negativity.

[DenisM]

Any reading material you would suggest? I do wonder how much of the raging conflict is organic vs paid, and how much organic afterglow one gets from paying for a certain campaign.

If your theory is correct much of this kerfuffle will dry up right after the election, along with the funding.