Pseudo-polls are real

I just had to share this with all of you. I actually received a pseudo-poll phonecall today. Here's what happened:

1. They called my home phone.
2. The caller asked for me by name.
3. He then told me the name of the organization (a lobby group).
4. He told me that there is a gun-control bill up for vote by the NM legislature and that my state senator is critical to the vote.
5. He asked whether I think that all gun sales at gun shows should require a background check to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. (I am paraphrasing as close as I can remember what he said.)
6. I answered, and expected him to ask another question, but instead he offered to connect me directly with the senator's office so that I could share my opinion.