Louisiana Voice

Resident: “Hello?”
Caller: “I’m calling on behalf of Derek Babcock for state senate.”
Resident: “Who?”
Caller: “Derek Babcock. I’m calling to ask if you would consider voting for him for state senate.”
Resident: “Is he running against Dale Erdy?”
Caller: “Who?”
Resident: “Is he running against incumbent Dale Erdy?” (He is.)
Caller: “Um…I don’t really know…”
Resdent: “Dude. You’re calling to ask me to vote someone and you don’t know who he’s running against?”
Caller: “Um…”
Resident: “Scooter, this isn’t good. How can you ask me to vote for someone if you’re not even prepared to discuss the merits of voting for him over his opponent? How can you say he’s the better choice if you don’t even know his opposition?”
Caller: “Er…”
Resident: “Never mind. Based on the information you’ve provided, I don’t think I can support your candidate.”