That is not true. I always start my rap with: "Hi Im trying to get Tim S accredited to run against Hoffa..." If they hesitate, then I mention what Tim has done and wants to do. If that didnt work I would mention Hoffa's record and the last contract, etc.
Me: Hi, this is for Hoffa, Hall, O'Brien and some other top notch people.
Them: Sure no problem.
Sometimes them: Who's running against them?
Me: That guy in NY that left 250 stranded without jobs.
Them: Oh friend that! Where do I sign? Sure I'll take a few bumper stickers.