Anti-Islamic Survey Alleged In Burr Ridge Area Race
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BURR RIDGE, IL – Democrat Suzanne Akhras, who is running for District 82’s state representative, said Tuesday she has received multiple reports that a survey is falsely telling residents she belongs to Islamic terrorist groups.
In an interview, Akhras, a Burr Ridge resident, told Patch she has heard about the survey while campaigning in towns in the district, which include Burr Ridge, Darien, Lemont, Orland Park and Indian Head Park.
Based on her information, Akhras, who is Muslim, said the survey asks, “Would you vote for Suzanne Akhras if you knew she belonged to Islamic terrorist groups?”
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The survey comes through a text, stating, “Dan here with Political Opinion Research with a poll about the upcoming general election.” A link is given to Survey Monkey.
Akhras said she hasn’t seen the survey because it can only be clicked once and then it disappears. Those who have forwarded her the text message have already clicked the link.
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Her campaign sent Patch the text message in question. Upon clicking the link, a user is taken to the Survey Monkey website, with the message, “This survey is currently closed. Please contact the author of this survey for further assistance.”
No information is given about the author. Two firms with the name “Political Opinion Research” can be found online, but neither appears to be behind the message.
“It’s racist, Islamophobic and xenophobic,” Akhras said. “You’re seeing these types of attacks on the national level.”
Such a tactic, she said, is putting her, her family and campaign volunteers in danger.
Akhras is running against state Rep. Nicole La Ha, a Homer Glen Republican. She was appointed to the position last December.
La Ha’s campaign couldn’t be reached for immediate comment Tuesday.
The survey resembles what is known as a “push poll,” which is often used in political races. Such a poll appears to be for collecting information from voters, but is actually designed to spread false information in the form of questions.
In recent weeks, Republican organizations have been pouring money into La Ha’s campaign, according to state Board of Elections records. Akhras’ donations have come from individuals.
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