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RickeyM 08-21-2020 11:08 AM

Trump says he wants to use 'sheriffs' as poll watchers on Election Day
 
More voter suppression Donny-Boy?

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...n-day-n1237621

Because the regular poll watchers just don't have the right effect, right?

donquixote99 08-21-2020 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RickeyM (Post 390287)
More voter suppression Donny-Boy?

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...n-day-n1237621

Because the regular poll watchers just don't have the right effect, right?


I checked Ohio law. A policeman is allowed into the polls, otherwise its voters, staff, and pre-registered watchers and witnesses only. Watchers may not be armed, and may not be in uniform. ICE, Federal Marshall's, etc don't seem to make the cut. Other states may vary.

RickeyM 08-22-2020 08:33 AM

I'll have to discuss it with my better half as we're both over sixty but I'd like to sign up as a poll worker on election day. It's potentially risky in the age of Covid. I seriously doubt The Shitstain will try any suppression tactics here. Even so I'd still like to help out and contribute to things going well.

Oerets 08-22-2020 10:38 AM

Wonder what the reaction would be if Biden stated he may not accept anything other then a win in November?

donquixote99 08-23-2020 09:30 AM

These provisions of Federal Law prohibit troops and armed persons at polling places, and prohibit civil authorities, federal, state, or local, from interfering with elections.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/592
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/595

RickeyM 08-23-2020 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by donquixote99 (Post 390381)
These provisions of Federal Law prohibit troops and armed persons at polling places, and prohibit civil authorities, federal, state, or local, from interfering with elections.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/592
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/595

But you gotta remember that tRump doesn't believe laws apply to his hopes, wishes, dreams and directives.

donquixote99 08-23-2020 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RickeyM (Post 390424)
But you gotta remember that tRump doesn't believe laws apply to his hopes, wishes, dreams and directives.

Having clear law against this may not be enough by itself, but it helps.

Oerets 08-24-2020 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by donquixote99 (Post 390428)
Having clear law against this may not be enough by itself, but it helps.

Trump has more then once just went ahead and moved not caring what happens.

donquixote99 08-24-2020 08:38 AM

Right, but other people care when he does it. Helps to build effective resistance.

Chicks 08-24-2020 10:51 AM

In 1981 a ‘task force’ intimidated voters at the polls. Will Republicans revert to their old tactics?

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...ir-old-tactics


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