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[boomer55]

1. I dislike Hillary (like the majority of Americans according to cnn) but this is silly.

[Cheese Sandwich]

2. All I can say is if it were Cornel West doing this instead of Bill Clinton,

campaigning for Bernie instead of Hillary, I don't think he would have gotten away with it.

[Nyan]

3. That's for goddamn sure.

The Clintons must be really desperate. She's sent her husband to the polling place with a bullhorn?

[iAZZZo]

16. her husband was at a polling place with a bullhorn

the name "hillary" was mentioned no less than two times

Brian McNiff, spokesman for the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, says shaking hands alone isn't prohibited. Explicit campaigning is what's banned within 150 feet of a polling places.

"Just meeting people doesn't constitute campaigning," McNiff told CNN. "We received no information that anything like that happened." http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/01/politics/bill-clinton-campaigning-polling-place-super-tuesday/index.html

let this be repeated again to the "spokesman for the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," with emphasis:

her husband was at a polling place with a bullhorn. the name "hillary" was mentioned no less than two times

[George II]

71. He did nothing wrong, and it was confirmed by the Secy of State of MA yesterday afternoon.

[2pooped2pop]

80. Who said just shaking hands was not illegal

You think he was just saying hi on that bullhorn? In a Bernie rich district? Keeping people from voting for two hours? It was purposeful attempt at manipulating the outcome of an election.

Laws apparently do not apply to the Clintons.

[cui bono]

14. Well, there are reports that people couldn't vote because of his disruption.

Up to two hours of not being able to vote. Plus it's illegal to electioneer within 150' of a polling place in MA.

.

[BreakfastClub]

4. LOL. I hope this is a joke. If not, how embarrassing. nt

[DianaForRussFeingold]

11. I'm even embarrassed for him

[marions ghost]

44. No joke

and nobody who cares about election integrity is laughing.

[merrily]

5. A bullhorn and whatever he's holding, just to shake hands? Sleaze Incorporated.

[iAZZZo]

17. let's see what we can get away with before the indictments are delivered (n/t)

[aspirant]

6. He should be "Tar and Feathered" in a public forum.

Isn't that real justice for the ages?

[Optimism]

8. I absoluely LOVE ...

... that bright yellow sign over his shoulder, "Bankers for Hillary". TOO funny (if it weren't so true and sad).

[renate]

9. I'm embarrassed for him

Before, I was pissed. And I'll be pissed again because he has no self-restraint and I'm sure he'll embarrass himself again.

(Let me just interrupt myself to say that I do not hold Hillary responsible for Bill's behavior.)

But a former president of the United States holding a bullhorn at a polling place, where he knows damn well (do not tell me Bill Clinton doesn't know politics inside and out) that it is not permissible to campaign, to try to convince people to vote a certain way... that's just pitiful.

How the mighty have fallen.

[senz]

87. I hope he pushes it so far that no one can possibly ignore it.

[olddots]

10. the whole world is watching

[Hekate]

12. This is the rankest garbage ever, Clinton Derangement Syndrome at its worst.

If I couldn't see that this is a "Democratic" site, I would have thought I'd strayed into FR, especially after seeing the OP that claimed former President Bill Clinton has Alzheimer's.

[cui bono]

15. Are you against the petition or are you against fair elections? n/t

[riversedge]

27. I saw that one. The level of ugliness gets worse each hour.

[sufrommich]

28. Yep. Supreme nastiness.

It will have the opposite effect on everyone but the most fanatical Sanders supporters.

[beac]

50. There is VIDEO of Clinton doing this.

What is "deranged" about recorded proof than an ex-President violated election laws and prevented people from voting because of his security and media detail?

[yourpaljoey]

70. whatever are you talking about?

Hows about let's throw him jail!

[senz]

85. You don't think people should be held responsible for their actions?

I'm a Democrat. Does that mean I can break the law with impunity? Does it mean I can interfere with elections? Is the "D" after a politician's name a get out of jail free card?

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

13. Hmmm...with so much attention on MA and Bill, MSNBC should have noticed

[senz]

88. Really. The media had better not ignore this.

[Chicago1980]

18. This is some petty shit.

Real petty.

Did his proximity prevent 20,000 people (which was the tally that separated Clinton from Sanders) from voting?

[demwing]

19. Does it have to?

The illegality is based on the act, not the outcome.

[Codeine]

31. The attorney general seemed fine with it. nt

[2pooped2pop]

81. Yeah go figure

[SwampG8r]

29. I dont know...how many could have voted in the 2 hours

That no one could vote because of his shenanigans?

[beac]

54. Exactly. If even one person was prevented from voting it is wrong.

I am shocked to see DEMOCRATS saying that people being denied their chance to vote is no big deal.

[youceyec]

20. Desperation

is obvious. Stay strong.

[tomm2thumbs]

21. 'BANKERS FOR HILLARY' in background BWAHAHAHAHAHA

that says it all

[Kip Humphrey]

53. GREAT PICTURE!!!

That sign with the bullhorn... priceless... and Facebookable!

[Kip Humphrey]

59. My MEME on Facebook

[marions ghost]

63. Nice!

thank you--I copy

[Agschmid]

73. It does...

Considering it's closer to the polling location.

[Thespian2]

22. simple answer

Bubba will stoop to any illegal activity to get to live in the White House...and soak his ass in the hot tub...such a POS...

[socialistforpeople]

23. Shared it in social media.

To those HRC supporters saying it's silly, any genuine reason or fact for why? Because I read the Mass. law in terms of violation in the voting place and it's even posted in the petition letter. And it's obvious he violated it. Guess what? that's considered a felony.

[Karmadillo]

24. People should stop pretending they live in a country where the laws apply to the oligarchs and

their political servants.

[Katashi_itto]

25. Sharing on social media.

[liberal N proud]

26. Election officials have already ruled on this but cry on

[beac]

37. Actually, no. Last night, shey said they had received no complaints "so far."

I imagine they HAVE received complaints by now as there is now VIDEO proof that he was engaging in electioneering within 150 feet of a polling place.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

30. 22k have signed by now, and they're shooting for 25k. Seems like they could probably shoot for a

higher target.

[onenote]

32. If he's guilty, isn't the person holding the bankers for Hillary sign also guilty?

[beac]

41. Yes. And two wrongs don't make a right.

Also, the sign holder didn't hold up voting for HOURS by holding his sign.

[marions ghost]

49. Yeah the laws must be pretty lax in MA

Where I live there would be strong objection at the time from election officials. Wonder why they were were so passive--just blindsided, I guess.

[GummyBearz]

67. Are you assuming the "Bankers for Hillary" sign was a sarcastic endorsement against her?

She has received more money from individual bankers than any other professional group. Why don't you think this is a legit Hillary supporting banker who is trying to get his message out? That is 2 strikes against her in one picture.

[onenote]

72. EIther way, it would seem to violate the restriction on electioneering

"no person shall solicit votes for or against, or otherwise promote or oppose, any person or political
party"

Do you disagree?

[GummyBearz]

77. I completely agree... the picture shows 2 people promoting hillary

which is against the law.

[Agschmid]

75. ROTFL.

[tk2kewl]

33. 26,976

[Nye Bevan]

34. Surely whoever was waving the "BANKERS FOR HILLARY" sign should also go to prison?

Because that seems like blatant electioneering, too.

[beac]

42. Surely, you aren't saying that what Clinton did is right because

someone else did the same wrong thing?

They both should be charged. Election laws exist for a reason and NO ONE is above the law.

[Nye Bevan]

43. I'm sure a team of prosecutors is meeting right now on this,

poring over the video footage, and planning on swooping in to make arrests.

[beac]

47. Wow, you are a real comedian.

Glad you find it so amusing that an ex-President blatantly violated election law and prevented people from voting.

[onenote]

74. Actually, its probably a closer call on what Clinton did

In terms of the letter of the law.
But my question back to you is why all of the outrage seems directed at one alleged violation, but not at the other?

[beac]

79. Well I, for one, am on record here and elsewhere saying what the signholder did was wrong too.

I think the outrage comes from the fact that not only did Clinton violate the law, but he held up the voting process for hours in doing so.

(Never mind that the influence of a former President with a bullhorn is infinitely higher than one unknown guy with a homemade sign.)

As to your point about the letter of the law, the sign was silent and could only be seen by those nearby. Clinton's bullhorn could be heard up and down the street. But both used the word "Hillary" and that's what made it a violation. Both were wrong and both should be held accountable. NO ONE is above the law.

[Bradical79]

35. What is the typical punishment for this? -nt

[MaggieD]

36. LOL!

[Freddie Stubbs]

38. The trial will be conducted via Skype, and the jury will vote with a Twitter poll

[sufrommich]

39. You guys should totally petition Sanders to add this

to his campaign platform. It's a winner.

[beac]

45. Yes, an ex-President violating election laws and preventing

citizens from voting is just HILARIOUS, isn't it?? So worth your scorn and derision.

I really cannot believe you all are defending his behavior.

And before you trot out the "but the signholder behind him!" nonsense, I am already on record that that person was also in violation.

[asuhornets]

40. Whiners..

go hillary!!!

[Zynx]

46. Good. Grief. If you did that, by the way, it would backfire for Sanders.

Most people don't give a crap about these sorts of things and charging a former president who is generally beloved by his party would do no good for Sanders.

[marions ghost]

51. Oh yes it would

bad bad Bill

[beac]

52. Which is exactly why Clinton knew he could do this and get away with it.

He believes himself above the law and, sadly, he probably is.

That is not democracy and it is a sad statement about our country.

[Nyan]

60. Are you kidding me with this? So you wouldn't mind it if Jane Sanders flew over to MA and did this?

Tell me. Would you say the same if Jane Sanders did this with bullhorn in her hands, blocking people from voting?

[PonyUp]

48. Over 29,000 have signed now. n/t

[DCBob]

55. LOL.. is this the Onion??

[Kip Humphrey]

56. Laws do not apply to the 1% and the 1% know it: Bill Clinton breaks the law with impunity & hubris.

[fredamae]

57. So, one cannot wear a Political T-Shirt

and/or carry a Sign....but an ICON who is the Face of said Celebrity can be there in person?
Interesting.
The optics are just plain shitty to Use a "loop-hole" instead of taking the high road.
That's how I see it.

[Nyan]

58. He's taunting Bernie and his supporters.

He knows he's gonna get away with it.
He would probably laugh at it if he saw people's petition.

[Dem2]

61. Comedy gold

[JaneyVee]

62. You guys are hilarious.

[Nye Bevan]

66. If they can't beat her in the primary, get payback by sending her husband to prison! (nt)

[PonyUp]

64. "Bankers For Hillary". That sign says it all. Ridiculous. n/t

[pangaia]

65. This is the kind of shit that goes on in Russia.

The Clintons know exactly what they are doing, and know they will get away with it. They KNOW the boundaries beyond and over which who will see what. Where is that grey area... how grey...

[Godhumor]

68. We should probably include an online poll with our online petition

So "they" know just how serious we are about this.

[senz]

69. This is proof they are not above stealing elections.

They'll do whatever they can to get what they want - laws be damned.

The Bernie campaign should watch voting very carefully from here on out. Their opponent is a scofflaw who will cheat.

[COLGATE4]

76. OMFG!!!! A SCOFFLAW. Oh noes... nt

[senz]

84. The word means a criminal who laughs at the law.

We're talking ugly here: criminal, sleazy.

You like that? Seriously?

[panader0]

78. 36,189 signers so far.

[oldandhappy]

82. He escapes, black dude would be shot.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

83. Isn't he guy who told people to "work hard and...play by the rules''?

The rich have different rules than the rest of us.

[Darb]

86. Shark Jump.

Get out the tape measure.

[snowy owl]

89. I SENT AN EMAIL

I sent an email to an address I got off DU and so far this is all I've gotten back:

Your e-mail has been forwarded to the following division:
Elections Division
Secretary of the Commonwealth
One Ashburton Place, Room 1705
Boston, MA 02108-1513
Tel: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-462-VOTE (8683) (within Mass. only)
Fax: [phone]
www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm
E-mail: [email protected]

CIS

I'm in the NW and said so but decried the undue influence Clinton exerted when he broke the law and seemed to get away with it. I hope others will send emails. Why should an elite like Clinton break the law and get away with it? It's more of the same and is just more corruption to the voting process.