A couple of days ago, I got a call from someone taking a poll concerning potential candidates for governor and mayor, as well as my position on several local issues. Within a few minutes it was easy to figure out which politician’s campaign was paying for the poll.

What was disturbing was that the pollster not only could not pronounce several of the names of the would-be candidates, she was unable to pronounce the name of the one paying for the poll. I have lost all confidence in that individual’s ability to hold either office. Not only is it insulting, it shows a lack of interest in checking into an organization the campaign hired.

My advice to any candidate is to do your homework and only hire polling companies that are able to correctly pronounce your name. That is not too much to ask.

John Priolo

Pearl City

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