Polling conversations.

[randomness]

One of the fun things about porting my parents' old landline number is I get polled. There was one recent poll, which seemed legitimate (i.e., not a push poll) about a state senate race. I knew nothing and said so.

The most recent one identified itself as the "Republican Majority Coalition".

Interviewer: "If the election were held today, who would you be voting for? John McCain, the Republican, or Barack Obama, the Democrat."
Me: "Neither."
Interviewer: "So, you're undecided?"
Me: "Actually, I'm waiting to see if Bob Barr gets on the ballot here."
Interviewer: (slight chuckle) "I think a lot of people are going to be looking at that as an alternative this year. Thank you for your time."

I don't think that one was particularly legit. But it's fun to get them to check other boxes on their form.

Comments

[choirsoftheeye.livejournal.com]

I never get polled! Ah the "cellphone factor".

Though re: Bob Barr - I'm not a Libertarian, but if I were, I'd be looking at him with some degree of skepticism. Not to say that you should be supporting either of the other candidates - it just seems like Barr's credentials as a libertarian are a little shaky.

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

Oh, it looks like he's not going to be on the ballot. At least not here. So it's moot.