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"[W]hen standing in line to vote DO NOT WEAR ANYTHING REMOTELY POLITICAL." (Original Post) Nevilledog Sep 2020 OP
Where I live, wearing my mask will be pretty much a tipoff. But F'em anyway. dameatball Sep 2020 #1
You could tell them you currently HAVE COVID and that's the only reason you're wearing one. Nevilledog Sep 2020 #3
Oh I don't know about that one. If you have covid you aren't supposed to be out in public Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #5
Then a person should go all in and wear the Confederate flag somewhere on them. Nevilledog Sep 2020 #10
Well, yeah. But wouldn't that get YOU pulled out of line? Texin Sep 2020 #35
So fortunately, both red and blue voters have been wearing masks Hortensis Sep 2020 #76
Tell them you have COVID and you're dying to vote for Trump. Renew Deal Sep 2020 #18
. jorgevlorgan Sep 2020 #28
You are good! DeeDeeNY Sep 2020 #32
. Rice4VP Sep 2020 #49
😹 Meowmee Sep 2020 #60
I've coughed loudly on more than a few occasions through my mask... PTWB Sep 2020 #43
It's worth a try. I expect that there will be some shenanigans, comments, etc., but in my small dameatball Sep 2020 #7
Yeah, I don't know about that. 😂😂😂 TheBlackAdder Sep 2020 #8
A few not so discreet coughs work wonders! Nevilledog Sep 2020 #12
Now that's the trick! Even the biggest MAGAt 💩 will chicken 🐔 out and run away. TheBlackAdder Sep 2020 #17
Discreet. cwydro Sep 2020 #29
... Nevilledog Sep 2020 #30
... tavernier Sep 2020 #47
A preist, a minister, and a rabbit walk into a bar... JHB Sep 2020 #50
Ha! Nevilledog Sep 2020 #57
I'll wear regular clothes and go as a 63 year old white man Martin Eden Sep 2020 #2
Don't wear a blue shirt! LakeArenal Sep 2020 #4
How about green? Martin Eden Sep 2020 #9
Beware elephant grey!!! LakeArenal Sep 2020 #14
You do know ... Martin Eden Sep 2020 #16
Omg Karma13612 Sep 2020 #21
These should be sent to OrangeLoser Rorey Sep 2020 #36
Self-loathing types, for sure. niyad Sep 2020 #37
Thanks for that.... AZ8theist Sep 2020 #38
These two people do realize that their god-king calls them disgusting, yes? niyad Sep 2020 #40
Omg they have to be fake🤯😹 Meowmee Sep 2020 #61
But if you act sane then they'll know you're a Democrat. SharonClark Sep 2020 #19
I can't help but commit the most sane act within my power Martin Eden Sep 2020 #22
I don't think bdamomma Sep 2020 #6
Right, you won't be allowed into vote wearing political stuff Zing Zing Zingbah Sep 2020 #15
I'll be wearing a BLUE shirt, BLUE jeans and a BLUE cap! Roland99 Sep 2020 #11
good reminder stopdiggin Sep 2020 #13
K&R!! 2naSalit Sep 2020 #20
I'm wearing my Bubba Wallace #43 Nascar shirt. My story is that I always root for the Petty brewens Sep 2020 #23
I need to find somebody decent that is #46 and get that jersey OhioBlue Sep 2020 #73
When I worked at the polls a few years ago marked50 Sep 2020 #24
Unfortunately, just wearing a face mask has been made a political act by the right. nt Blue_true Sep 2020 #25
I will be sitting at a table about 50' from the doors with a big Jackson County Democrats banner, mtngirl47 Sep 2020 #26
Can I wear Traildogbob Sep 2020 #27
Sure, I'm wearing my SS 319 Becuna hat Submariner Sep 2020 #55
Damn sailor Traildogbob Sep 2020 #58
I saw the image tag was from "Amazon" Wednesdays Sep 2020 #71
Thank you thank you Traildogbob Sep 2020 #72
Harassing voters Aerator Sep 2020 #31
I wonder if the lines are going out the door, and everyone is required to social distance... ahoysrcsm Sep 2020 #67
Why on Earth would they think that would work? N/t TexasBushwhacker Sep 2020 #75
In my state it is illegal to wear anything like that to a polling place anyway. appleannie1 Sep 2020 #33
You can wear it outside, but you have to remove or cover up DeminPennswoods Sep 2020 #51
The poll where I worked you had to remove or cover it up before you entered. appleannie1 Sep 2020 #59
My poll had a short hallway before entering DeminPennswoods Sep 2020 #63
Just wear blue sobenji Sep 2020 #34
This year, more than any other, I'm so glad I don't have to stand in line to vote Rorey Sep 2020 #39
yep, a good reminder. nt yaesu Sep 2020 #41
In Ohio, there are warnings about wearing politcal things Marthe48 Sep 2020 #42
donkey shirt demigal Sep 2020 #44
You could always just turn your tshirt inside out and put it back on. nt SunSeeker Sep 2020 #45
I didnt think you were supposed to wear anything like that to polls anyway oldsoftie Sep 2020 #46
I'm an election judge in Illinois RoccoRyg Sep 2020 #48
Hang several cans of bear spray around your waist? RKP5637 Sep 2020 #52
Vote Neked. n/t MarcA Sep 2020 #53
I always wear something blue Sunsky Sep 2020 #54
Campaign staff hand out stuff to people standing in line IronLionZion Sep 2020 #56
For 2016 Meowmee Sep 2020 #62
Sad to see it has come to this RBGForever Sep 2020 #64
It's always been so since I've been voting. And that was in 1970. GoneOffShore Sep 2020 #66
Same here. I remember that our candidates had to maintain a distance from polling places, too Rhiannon12866 Sep 2020 #70
This has always been the case, no "campaigning" near a polling place. n/t Rhiannon12866 Sep 2020 #65
The law in Michigan Kaleva Sep 2020 #68
I'm wearing black for RGB. chriscan64 Sep 2020 #69
Electioneering is forbidden in most states Gothmog Sep 2020 #74

Nevilledog

(51,055 posts)
3. You could tell them you currently HAVE COVID and that's the only reason you're wearing one.
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:29 PM
Sep 2020

Hopefully they'd leave without voting!

Thekaspervote

(32,750 posts)
5. Oh I don't know about that one. If you have covid you aren't supposed to be out in public
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:31 PM
Sep 2020

They will use anything..

Nevilledog

(51,055 posts)
10. Then a person should go all in and wear the Confederate flag somewhere on them.
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:36 PM
Sep 2020

Don't just be neutral, pretend to be on their side.

I won't have to do this as we vote by mail and I'm dropping it off at the elections office.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
76. So fortunately, both red and blue voters have been wearing masks
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 11:35 AM
Sep 2020

in voting lines.

In such touchy times, it is important to give those eager to be bad nothing to use. And good people nothing to require them to enforce the law rigidly. Even my new $15 blue donkey socks would be left home. Definitely not worth having to start all over again at the back of the line.

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PTWB

(4,131 posts)
43. I've coughed loudly on more than a few occasions through my mask...
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:31 PM
Sep 2020

When passing maskless folks in Trump apparel. It seems to be magical repellent.

dameatball

(7,395 posts)
7. It's worth a try. I expect that there will be some shenanigans, comments, etc., but in my small
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:35 PM
Sep 2020

town I doubt there will be much of an organized presence. If I'm wrong it will just suck a little more, but waiting it out and casting my vote will make up for it.

JHB

(37,157 posts)
50. A preist, a minister, and a rabbit walk into a bar...
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:56 PM
Sep 2020

Bartender says to the rabbit "What'll ya have?"

The rabbit replies "I have no idea. I'm only here because of autocorrect."

Martin Eden

(12,858 posts)
9. How about green?
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:36 PM
Sep 2020

On second thought, that might be construed as supporting a healthy environment.

I can't wear white after Labor Day, so I'll search my wardrobe for neutral colors.

niyad

(113,205 posts)
40. These two people do realize that their god-king calls them disgusting, yes?
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:20 PM
Sep 2020

Now, where in the HELL is the mind bleach????????

Zing Zing Zingbah

(6,496 posts)
15. Right, you won't be allowed into vote wearing political stuff
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:40 PM
Sep 2020

You'll have to take it off, which might mean leaving and coming back. Basically, you'd be wasting your time.

stopdiggin

(11,285 posts)
13. good reminder
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:37 PM
Sep 2020

polling station is NOT the place. Political campaigning or advertising is not allowed by law (for fairly obvious reasons). And besides that -- you're just being a jerk.
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brewens

(13,557 posts)
23. I'm wearing my Bubba Wallace #43 Nascar shirt. My story is that I always root for the Petty
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 03:57 PM
Sep 2020

car. Richard Petty is the king! Really, I don't give a flying rats assed fuck about Nascar! I just bought it to yank some chains!

marked50

(1,366 posts)
24. When I worked at the polls a few years ago
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 04:03 PM
Sep 2020

there were instructions to not allow any political signs/clothing/etc within 100 feet of the entrance to the polling station. I was signing people into the process when I noticed a woman wearing a "W" pin. (it was 2004). I asked her to remove it. She got furious when I explained the reason. She ultimately didn't refuse and removed it but immediately after she voted she complained loudly to the Precinct Manager. He supported my position. She was one unhappy camper. Thought she was going to explode when I asked.

mtngirl47

(988 posts)
26. I will be sitting at a table about 50' from the doors with a big Jackson County Democrats banner,
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 04:32 PM
Sep 2020

giving out sample ballots.

Call the police immediately if you are threatened or intimidated by someone.

Our sheriff is planning regular drive throughs at the early voting locations.

Traildogbob

(8,703 posts)
58. Damn sailor
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 07:11 PM
Sep 2020

I want that shirt. Really.....I want that shirt. It would pair perfect with my “Shut the F**k up Donnie”, face mask. Tell me where ya got it.

Traildogbob

(8,703 posts)
72. Thank you thank you
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 10:54 AM
Sep 2020

Cheers. Have as great a day as possible, with Trump, Graham, Turtle’s ass taking down democracy with a smirk. Men of their word. Every word is a lie, used to destroy the country. 3 assholes that gave themselves full power to destroy and entire country. My service was wasted time.

Aerator

(189 posts)
31. Harassing voters
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 04:49 PM
Sep 2020

The trumpets are out in Virginia at early voting sites in predominantly blue precincts waving their flags and harassing voters.You have to stand in line for hours and listen to their crap just to vote.

ahoysrcsm

(787 posts)
67. I wonder if the lines are going out the door, and everyone is required to social distance...
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 06:44 AM
Sep 2020

Can the "polling place" be extended to everyone standing in line to vote.

DeminPennswoods

(15,270 posts)
51. You can wear it outside, but you have to remove or cover up
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:57 PM
Sep 2020

any political message as soon as you enter the poll. Bring a jacket, sweater, hoodie or other outerwear if you plan to wear a shirt/t-shirt with any sort of partisan/politcal slogan on it.

DeminPennswoods

(15,270 posts)
63. My poll had a short hallway before entering
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 05:35 AM
Sep 2020

You could go inside, but had to cover or remove any political stuff before going inside to cast your actual vote.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
39. This year, more than any other, I'm so glad I don't have to stand in line to vote
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:19 PM
Sep 2020

As soon as I get my ballot, I'm filling it out and taking it to the courthouse.

Marthe48

(16,926 posts)
42. In Ohio, there are warnings about wearing politcal things
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:30 PM
Sep 2020

You are supposed to either take the things off, or conceal them, and you aren't supposed to display signs within a certain distance of the entry. If you wear anything, and somebody notices, they'll make you take it off or conceal it before you get to vote.

When I went to my polling place the last few times, I did wear a plain light blue shirt. And my husband would wear his navy blue sweat shirt.

demigal

(15 posts)
44. donkey shirt
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:32 PM
Sep 2020

You have ruined my plans to wear my donkey embossed t-shirt, that I paid a fortune for, to wear in a very red precinct in NC.

RoccoRyg

(260 posts)
48. I'm an election judge in Illinois
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 05:51 PM
Sep 2020

And yes, this is one of the rules. I've had to tell people to zip up their shirts and turn their hats inside out to cover up whom they're voting for.

IronLionZion

(45,403 posts)
56. Campaign staff hand out stuff to people standing in line
Sat Sep 19, 2020, 06:34 PM
Sep 2020

and all of that needs to go in the trash. The stickers alone cost millions of dollars nationwide. I wish Dems didn't do this, but they always do. It is such a waste. I get that local elections don't get nearly as much attention as national elections but handing out materials to people in line to vote is maybe not the best way to do it.

Rhiannon12866

(205,025 posts)
70. Same here. I remember that our candidates had to maintain a distance from polling places, too
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 08:53 AM
Sep 2020

Seems like I've always known that, too, and I'd imagine this should be general knowledge.

Kaleva

(36,290 posts)
68. The law in Michigan
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 07:00 AM
Sep 2020

"Can I wear election-related clothing to the polls?

Michigan has prohibited the practice of displaying election-related materials at the polls for decades. This includes clothing and buttons as well as materials such as pamphlets, fliers and stickers. You cannot display such items in the polling place or within 100 feet of an entrance to a polling place. If you go to the polls with a shirt or button bearing election-related images or slogans, you will be asked to cover or remove it."

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_29836-202488--,00.html

You're fine with a BLM t-shirt or RBG button in Michigan.

chriscan64

(1,789 posts)
69. I'm wearing black for RGB.
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 08:13 AM
Sep 2020

And a mask to protect myself and my wife. I'm in Texas where no masks are required to vote in person and you need to be 65 or have some special reason to vote by mail. If someone gives me grief, all I will do is what I am there to do: vote.

Gothmog

(145,046 posts)
74. Electioneering is forbidden in most states
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 11:04 AM
Sep 2020

Do not wear anything political. We had fun in 2008 with an idiot who bought 1000 toilet plungers and decorated these plungers for McCain for Joe the Plumber. The Obama legal team sent out a well drafted legal memo on this issue and I had fun sending this memo to Prof. Hasen https://electionlawblog.org/?p=97946

A reader recalled a dispute over 1,000 toilet plungers distributed to bring to Texas polling places could be support for John McCain in the 2008 presidential campaign (thanks to support by “Joe the Plumber.”)

The Obama campaign issued a memo taking the position that “plungers represent support for a political candidate” and bringing them to the polling place was electioneering.
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