I have been receiving several reports from supporters over the last couple weeks that pollsters have called asking “If the election were held tomorrow, would you vote for Bartlett or Adelson?” The question is manipulated like this to encourage a certain answer, and to keep my name out of people’s minds. The poll results are then used as a political PR tactic for one of the candidates.

Several supporters have reported that when they respond by affirmatively stating they are voting for Mark Perkins, the pollsters are rude and hang up on them. Hilarious. Oh the joys of democracy and free choice.

If you get a call, please politely tell them that you support Mark Perkins and ask why I was not offered as an option. I am curious to hear the answers.  Or, if you are feeling feisty, you could respond like Melissa’s grandparents….

“My grandparents stopped by today and said they have been getting calls from the Adelson and Bartlett campaigns asking who they would vote for if the election were held tomorrow. My Grandpoppie’s response…”Mark Perkins. At least he actually has something to say, and doesn’t waste time talking about the other guys he’s running against. Your men could learn a lot from Mark” I was cracking up. Rather than just hang up on the pollsters he started giving reasons why he thought you were better…gotta love that!  My grandparents are pretty active 80-somethings and have been telling all their friends to vote for you. Hope all’s going well!”

-Melissa

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