Election season is here — so get ready for the door knockers trying to swing it for their candidate

Pollsters aren’t ding-dongs

Door-to-door bell ringers say ringing unknown bells influences an election. I’ll tell you exactly how that works. How do I know? I was once one of them.

A research company field director’s requirements: Age 40-ish. Female. Kids out of house, throw them in school or to your mother-in-law, don’t depend on job, but want something to do.

Three days’ training. Rules: Don’t bias an answer. Can’t accept the person’s “Well, he’s like my father.” Or “Reminds me of my grandpa.” Unless person actually explains “what is it you like about your grandfather?” If no further info comes forth thank them politely. Move on.

Comfortable walking shoes. Conservative clothing. Women home alone daytime can be afraid to open doors.

One lady, 43, lightly dyed brown hair, single, unma