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julialnyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:29 AM Original message |
Is it true that you can't wear an Obama T Shirt to the polls to vote? |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
1. It may depend on the state. Here in AZ we can't, which I think is ridiculous. |
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Wizard777 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #1 |
43. That's based on voters being mindless zombies that will vote for the last name they see or hear. |
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dbmk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
57. I think its fair enough. |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
2. depends on the state |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
3. You can't wear anything that would indicate your choice. |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
4. I'm pretty sure |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:32 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. No. You're wrong. You can't wear anything that indicates |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #10 |
21. Uh no, I'm not. |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:33 AM Response to Reply #4 |
15. No, no, no. Electioneering. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:59 AM Response to Reply #4 |
39. Most places have a rule about electioneering within so many feet of the polls. |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:19 AM Response to Reply #39 |
47. Do some states |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #4 |
42. No, it doesn't |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:20 AM Response to Reply #42 |
48. Wearing a tshirt is hardly intimidation |
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dbmk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #48 |
59. One might not be. But thats not the point. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
5. YES! In many states, like mine (VA) you can't wear any campaigning material to vote. Don't wear |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
6. Or campaign buttons in most states |
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Higher Standard (499 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
7. You can in Wisconsin |
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geekgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:51 PM Response to Reply #7 |
55. Nope. |
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Dennis Donovan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:31 AM Original message |
Wear a sweater over it... |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
8. This post probably ought to be kicked in case people don't know. |
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Atman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:33 AM Original message |
Actually, it should be pinned with a big bold headline |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
19. I didn't know this until about two weeks ago. |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
9. don't do it - it's electioneering in my state and in many others |
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casus belli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:33 AM Response to Reply #9 |
14. ^^^^ Agree. Best not to take a chance in this climate. n/t |
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Atman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
11. DO NOT WEAR POLITICAL GEAR TO THE POLLS. |
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Erin Elizabeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
12. Don't wear anything like that to go vote. |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
13. In Michigan you can't. nt |
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ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
16. It's not allowed in my state |
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GOPNotForMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
17. in FLorida you can |
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PetrusMonsFormicarum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
18. Best not to! |
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Doityourself (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
20. I wore my Obama shirt in the Primaries and will be wearing Obama gear tomorrow... |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
22. Depends on the state, but play it safe. BRING A JACKET. n/t |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
23. Depends on the state. Play it safe and leave the O shirt at home, or at least under a sweater. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
24. Play it save - no political advertising at poll or they may not let you vote |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
25. Yes, it is true. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:47 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Is that new for New York? My attitude is that wih all the confusion, |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #28 |
51. We had a long discussion about it at our poll-worker meeting. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #28 |
52. Why hand a stick to the occasional little dictator out there? |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
26. Every state prohibits electioneering at or in the immediate vicinity of a polling place |
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Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:56 AM Response to Reply #26 |
35. I disagree |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:17 AM Response to Reply #35 |
45. In many states, shirts and buttons are considered electioneering |
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shifting_sands (277 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
27. You couldn't in Colorado |
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jumptheshadow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
29. You Can't in NY |
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Lugnut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
30. To be safe don't wear one or |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:48 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Or HIDE it really well like I'm gonna do. NT |
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nosillies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
32. Just wear head to toe blue! n/t |
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Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
33. It could cause a commotion but does not violate the law |
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secondwind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
34. don't take the chance! (Or wear it covered up) |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
36. Assume that it is illegal. |
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demokatgurrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
37. NO! In some states you can be asked to cover them |
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union_maid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
38. Since I was a little kid... |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
40. Dont wear the shirt |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
41. Why risk it? Just wear your normal clothes to the polls |
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CADEMOCRAT7 (557 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
44. CA we can not . It is considered electioneering. People have been sent away for wearing Obama shirts |
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maddowfan (144 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
46. Wear Blue, Don't Get Turned Away |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
49. PA: Up to Each County, Most Counties Don't care |
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Lumpsum (611 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #49 |
53. Yeah, this is true. |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
50. Volunteers - Bring a Jacket so Voters Can Cover Up Shirts |
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cottonseed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
54. It can be considered electioneering. Wear a jacket and cover up before voting. |
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Maeve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
56. You can't in Ohio, so cover it up before you go to vote |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
58. The best bet in ANY state is to not wear any political attire to the polls. |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
60. Don't screw this up by giving them an excuse to keep you from voting. |
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Phoonzang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
61. Just don't. You're going to vote for Obama, what's the point of wearing an Obama T-shirt? |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-08 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
62. You can't wear an Obama (or McCain) shirt in Michigan, but you can wear a Springsteen one! |
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