( BHO ) Pins pulled from election volunteers

The Aspen Times ^ | November 2, 2008 | Katie Redding

[george76]

Those manning the polls stopped wearing pins with an “I voted early” proclamation on them late last week after questions arose about its potential connection to Barack Obama.

Although the pins do not explicitly state a preference for one candidate or the other, they feature the logo of presidential candidate Obama, which arguably makes wearing them a subtle act of “electioneering.” The logo — used throughout the candidate’s election literature — shows the image of an American flag in front of a rising sun.

On Thursday, two of those helping with the election were wearing the buttons as they checked identification or handed out ballots. Darlene Walsh, who was checking identification Thursday while wearing one of the pins, said she was wearing it because it had an “I voted early message.”

The buttons were reportedly dropped off at the county clerk’s office, but Vos Caudill did not know who had left them.

At issue is a state statute that prohibits electioneering within 100 feet of voting sites.

[george76]

Anyone else seen this ?

More Change.

/s

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[george76]

[raybbr]

[CAluvdubya]

Gee, who could’ve dropped off those buttons? It’s a mystery, I tell ya! /s

[TiredofItalltoo]

are people really that stupid????

[george76]

yes.

[savedbygrace]

Somewhat related questions: What if a voter shows up to vote wearing an Obama (or McCain) shirt? Could that be considered electioneering? Could they be sent away to ‘change’?

[DieHard the Hunter]

> ( BHO ) Pins pulled from election volunteers

Mind-boggling imagery!

[george76]

No political hats, shirts...

They might make the perp turn the shirt inside out and lose the hat.

[DieHard the Hunter]

When his pin is pulled, Mr Hand-GrenadeVolunteer is not your friend!

[robomatik]

i really care what the ass-pen times has to say. really, i do.

[Infidel Puppy]

are people really that stupid????

You're kidding, right?

[rabidralph]

uh-huh.

[missnry]

The election worker violated the law... and yes I can believe a Democrat is that stupid to not know that would be considered “electioneering” at a polling site.

[VastRWCon]

I wonder about a “Jack Bauer” for president T-shirt? I was going to wear that on Tuesday to go vote.

[Cicero]

which arguably makes wearing them a subtle act of “electioneering.”

If that's what the Aspen Times calls "subtle," I'd hate to see "blatant."

[longtermmemmory]

must be part of the Chancelor Obama fingermen patrol.

(civilian military, or royal obama guard)

[pollywog]

Is it illegal to wear a McCain/Palin shirt to vote? Just wondering....

[verity]

The blatant one has “And Often!” at the bottom.

[Salamander]

“shows the image of an American flag in front of a rising sun”

Funny how perception varies depending on your perspective.

I always saw it as a “setting sun”...as in America headed for a long, dark night.