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former9thward

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8. I doubt the court will even take the case.

Reply to Selatius (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 17, 2013, 07:43 PM

Jan 2013

But if they do it will be 9-0 against the media. People have a right to privacy in the voting booth and the Supreme Court appreciates that considering they are the ones keeping cameras out of federal courts.

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Court: OK to block press from polling sites [View all] brooklynite Jan 2013 OP

I would hate to see the Supreme Court's decision on this. 5-4 in favor of media block, anyone? nt Selatius Jan 2013 #1

9-0 Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #3

I doubt the court will even take the case. former9thward Jan 2013 #8

So we can steal it a lot easier Politicalboi Jan 2013 #2

That's actually not the issue... brooklynite Jan 2013 #4

I've been a poll worker for the last several years. greiner3 Jan 2013 #5

Obama was a law professor at the U. of Chicago in the 1990's. JimDandy Jan 2013 #6

The "stories" Obama "told her" were just that -- her stories. former9thward Jan 2013 #7

Obama was teaching law in his teens? ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2013 #9

Fair ruling. I wouldn't want Glenn Beck with cameras inside polling places. nt geek tragedy Jan 2013 #10

I worked this/last year as a Voter Advocate, in Virginia, elleng Jan 2013 #11

I dont believe this is really a major issue. cstanleytech Jan 2013 #12