Push Polls

RoboScam: Not Your Father’s Push Poll talks about a new way to distribute bad press or lies about a politician to the unsuspecting citizen, who is indeed guilty of only answering their phones.

So here are the facts now in the public domain: Automated “poll” calls were made into at two congressional districts, one represented by a Democrat, one by a Republican. In each case, the poll involved just two questions, one about Bush’s wiretapping program and one about support for the incumbent member of Congress. Most of those called (including a lawyer taking notes) remember hearing that the member of Congress “supports President Bush’s wiretapping program.” MP has heard from a Democratic pollster who prefers to remain anonymous that very similar calls have been received in recent weeks in at least four more districts represented by Democrats.

Boy, once again, I feel like a realy idiot. I noted earlier in Poll Question that I had received one of these calls about Bob Ney. Being the dummy that I am I foolishly pushed the damned buttons. Oh, for the love of Isis, I wish I’d get the hang of these political shams before they go on to new ones….grrr.

callbot: Congressman Bob Ney supports President Bush’s policy of illegally spying on Americans without warrants. Do you support President Bush? Push one for “yes” and two for “no”.

Me pushing two (of course).

callbot: Congressman Bob Ney has recently announced he will run for reelection. Will you vote for Congressman Boy Ney? Push one for “yes” and two for “no”.

Me pushing two (duh) immediately followed by me hanging up.

Well, next time I’ll know better. Too bad all of those unsuspecting old folks that got that same kind of call don’t know any better.

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