I think people underestimate the value of publicity.
"All publicity is good publicity." is a very true statement. Not everybody is going to see that sign and process it the same way you do.
You’re young and still naive but I promise very few people are ecstatic of revenue loss and losing potential high paying jobs
In the AOC bubble, of course, they celebrate that and those people will see that sign and cheer that. I agree with that. But outside in the real world that don’t fly. Imagine governor running on a record of job loss and revenue loss for their state.
How would you feel towards someone who just lost you lots of money and cost you a good paying job?
So have faith. Most thinking people outside her base will process that the same as myself