Calls In The Middle Of The Night...

[Phil Lilley]

I got a call at 12:30 am last night. The first thing I heard was applause. I thought... is this an advertisement??? Then someone starts speaking in a soft voice. I couldn't make it out- trying to wake up- then I recognized the voice- Obama. It was a stump speach.

OK- I laid in bed thinking about who would setup an automatic caller program and call people in the middle of the night trying to promote a political candiate. Don't think it was Obama. Clinton- maybe but stupid. Repubilcan? I doubt it. Someone from China... like a spammer?

Any ideas? We just don't get calls- no political, no timeshare sales. Our phone number is unlisted.

The caller ID said 616-980-2604. I called it and removed my number.

[Rusty]

It was Oprah looking for Obama.

[davekeim]

Hummmmm, 616 is Michigan. Maybe the Tigers are looking for a new starting pitcher. Better give them a call Phil!

Signed,

Cardiac

[JobyKSU]

I got a call at 12:30 am last night. The first thing I heard was applause. I thought... is this an advertisement??? Then someone starts speaking in a soft voice. I couldn't make it out- trying to wake up- then I recognized the voice- Obama. It was a stump speach.

OK- I laid in bed thinking about who would setup an automatic caller program and call people in the middle of the night trying to promote a political candiate. Don't think it was Obama. Clinton- maybe but stupid. Repubilcan? I doubt it. Someone from China... like a spammer?

Any ideas? We just don't get calls- no political, no timeshare sales. Our phone number is unlisted.

The caller ID said 616-980-2604. I called it and removed my number.

This is the same tactic reportedly used by the Republican National Congressional Committee last year . I read a bit about it then. Although I can't verify the impartiality of the source, here is a recap:

TPM Muckraker

Also, It looks like this company has been calling with messages about many candidates in the middle of the night.

It looks somebody (or somebodies) just want everyone to be disgusted with the election process. It is pretty sad when any political party/candidate resorts to tactics like this. How about spending some money to make a difference in the country, instead?

[Don]

My apologies guys,

I have this sleep apnea/insomnia/political party dissonance illness that I'm fighting the best I can. Please understand my excruciating and tulmultuous situation that I'm in and forgive me for any future episodes.

Thanks.....Don