Not Quite A Vote Of Confidence

During national elections, I, a radio reporter, visit a municipality widely known to have a pretty consistent voting trend.

Me: “Excuse me, miss, have you already voted today?”

Voter: “Of course, I have! I’m doing my part.”

Me: “Great! May I ask what party you’ve voted for?”

In our country, we have tens of parties to choose from, with viewpoints all over the chart.

Voter: “Wow, are you even allowed to ask that?”

Me: “Oh, sure, I am! It’s not forbidden or anything. You are, of course, under no obligation to answer, rest assured. But one may ask, and the other may answer.”

Voter: “Oh, really? Wow, well, I still find it a bit of a taboo to go public with one’s voting preference. I guess I’d rather not say.”

Me: “I understand, no problem at all. Did you hear that [Right-Wing Party] currently has the majority of votes in [This City]?”

Voter: “Well, I bloody well hope so!”