DuhTee had a horrible stench, and disgusting outward appearance due to all the dirt covering him. It repelled many, including those who normally supported his group! Many thought it was the best decision to stay away from DuhTee, because they themselves were much better and decent people with high standards! They did not want to be seen or associated with such a horrible stinker, lest they be crucified alongside him!
HydeSee had horrible flaws all over her face and body, but she was constantly coated with a special make-up from Diplomatic Cosmetic Inc., that looked like a cake-like mask. The mask very effectively, hid the horrible flaws and blemishes that covered HydeSee's whole face and body. Ever so often however, the cake-like mask would crack, exposing the horrible disfigurement that was the real HydeSee! The publicity team which was totally in bed with HydeSee, would quickly cover up the cracks! At the same time they would emphasize the surface dirt of DuhTee, to distract the community from the the horrible person that HydeSee really was.
Some of the community, because of their long affiliation with the group backing HydeSee, continued to do so, disregarding all the evil flaws that were constantly being exposed! Others decided that they would not choose either person, and would refrain from casting a vote.
However there was also a third group who were very aware of the horrible flaws that HydeSee was covering up. They were also aware of the ugly disgusting public appearance of DuhTee! Being thinking and discerning people, they realized that beneath all the stinking dirt that covered DuhTee's surface, was a person with a genuine love for the community, who, given the necessary support and advice, really wanted to make his community into something great and respected!
Therefore when it was time, everyone had to make a choice on how to vote. Would they be fooled by the artificial surface appearance, or would they vote for the real deal? He who has ears to hear, let him hear!