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A few minutes ago, my home phone rings and the caller ID says it’s a cellular phone in the 317 area code. I go ahead and answer, since I’m actually kinda expecting a call from there. It goes something like this (first, note that Sodrel is a Republican and I’m a hardcore Democrat):

Him: “Hi, this is $name calling from the Indiana Republican Party. We’re taking a brief survey and I’m wondering if you’d be interested in participating?” Me: “Sure.” <evil grin> Him: “Okay, first off, do you plan on supporting Congressman Mike Sodrel?” Me: “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA… okay, sorry… HAHAHAHAHA, okay. Okay. Um, no sir, absolutely not.” Him: “Okay, well, thank you. Have a good night.” Me: “Wait! Wait, sir!” Him: “Yes?” Me: “That’s it?” Him: “Well, sir, I did it would be brief. Besides, we’re looking for volunteers and I’m guessing you’re probably not–” Me: “Oh, yeah. Heh, well, good luck with that in this county. Good night.” Him: “Thanks. Good night.”

In the last election, Congressman Sodrel was incredible “dirty”, which automatically turns me off from any candidate. I think that’s completely wrong, and voting against candidates who do that is my way of dealing with it. (Besides, Sodrel’s opponent’s daughter works for the same organization as I do and I support Baron Hill 100%). Congressman Sodrel lost two counties in our state (out of 92) in the last election. This county was one of them (hence, the “good luck with that” comment).