Reply #65: It all is in the context.

[57_TomCat]

Supporting a candidate is one thing but working for the electoral process and being partisan is another. You will find poll watchers at our precincts but they prohibit partisan political activities. Observation only. No canvassing, signs or supporters within certain distances. Once you get to the polling place you are to be free from intimidation. Partisan scrutinizers with access to voting lists and the ability to target specific groups based on those people not yet reporting to the precinct is a definite no-no in my neighborhood.

The "get out the vote" movement and partisan activities are frowned upon. The object is to get people motivated into the process. A very hard thing to do. Being partisan can cause some issues that way.

A lot of "get out the vote" activities are in areas with a definite partisan bent but we try to simply get them involved in the process. How they vote is their decision.

What you described in Canada could be considered illegal electioneering in some states here in the U.S..