Trump says he wants to use 'sheriffs' as poll watchers on Election Day

[RickeyM]

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]

Originally Posted by RickeyM

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]

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]

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

[donquixote99]

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]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

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]

Originally Posted by RickeyM

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]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

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]

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

[Chicks]

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