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October 30, 2008
Robo-Polled
Rasmussen’s computer just called for my political opinions...
The most interesting question: "Because he is limited by taking public funding, should the networks give equal time to John McCain in response to Barack Obama's 30 minute infomercial."
They asked for my opinion of McCain and Obama, but not the VP candidates.
They asked whether I thought my taxes would go up, down, or be the same under each candidate.
They asked whether I was certain I would vote... twice... the second time saying, "Sometimes, things happen that keep people from voting... so are you sure..."
Interesting experience. And I could have lied about every or any thing, including my sex and/or age, because it was a machine. Being someone who polled for The Harris Survey in 1984, I found that very curious. The other thing was that if I was a less tech-savvy person, the constant use of the phone to make my selections could have easily have become frustrating and kept me from finishing.
Posted by dpoland at October 30, 2008 05:44 PM
Comments
So their way of determining who's a 'likely voter' consists of two questions:
"Are you going to vote?"
"Really?"
Posted by: jeffmcm ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.mcnblogs.com/thehotblog/nav-commenters.gif)
at October 30, 2008 05:55 PM
Really.
Posted by: IOIOIOI at October 30, 2008 05:59 PM
If you don't mind, how'd you answer the "equal time for McCain" question?
I'm certain I wouldn't know how you'd respond to any of those other questions. :p
Posted by: mysteryperfecta at October 30, 2008 06:49 PM
I once got a robocall and was feeling pleasant so I played along. After some product type questions (do you use lemon pledge? How likely are you to use lemon pledge in the future) they asked me about Oscar hosts.
I can't remember who all the choices were but I thought that was pretty cool.
Posted by: don lewis (was PetalumaFilms) at October 30, 2008 07:52 PM
Isn't a "robo-poll" that device Clooney built in Burn After Reading?...
Posted by: mutinyco at October 30, 2008 09:43 PM
Don's robocall didn't sound as cool as this classic from Cali.
Posted by: Chucky in Jersey at October 31, 2008 10:29 AM
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