On Tuesday June 24th at 8:30pm I received a call from (??) Marketing Group (caller ID 702-932-3401/Opinion Poll) and asked if I would take part in a political poll. Based off of two questions and what I got back from the pollster, it was obvious (in my opinion) this company was hired by Washington State Democratic Party. The poll started out with standard questions and revolved primarily around Olympia and our Governor (nothing regarding national politics).
I wanted to point out two of the questions that lead to my cutting off the pollster and stopping the poll. Keep in mind polls are always multiple choice to stay on topic!
QUESTION #1
Pollster: Do you agree with SAME SEX marriage or Civil Unions?
Me: The least of the two!
Pollster: So do you mean NO?
Me: I was not given no as a choice, can I answer NO?
Pollster: YES, our employer does not want us to offer that choice, but if you say no we can put that down!
QUESTION #2
Pollster: In November will be voting for the MODERATE DEMOCRAT or the CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN?
ME: Is there a choice you were told not to give….. Moderate Republican or Liberal Democrat?
Pollster: NO.
ME: I prefer not to answer that and we are done with this poll since it is obvious you company was hired by a political party to conduct this poll with an agenda in mind.
Pollster: “slight giggle” … OK sir, I understand and thank you for you time.