Normally, I don't get involved in politics because frankly. I do not trust politicians, republican, democrat, independent, conservative, working families. Doesn't matter to me, I don't trust any of them. For that matter, there are very few people I do trust so to those of you who know me when I say "I trust you". You can consider yourself a friend of mine for life; i'd probably even let you drive my car. That aside, I just got this text message from a young college student which said not to wear your Obama T-shirt to your polling hub because it is illegal. Now, I haven't endorsed a candidate yet but that is horse shit, it's completely FALSE and I need to say something because it came from the mouth of a rep for the Black National Caucus. First, we'll deal with the Election Law here in New York State as it's published by the State Board of Elections in this the year 2008.
THIS RELATES ONLY TO LOCAL BOARD OF INSPECTOR MEMBERS; Meaning the people helping you around, finding the correct machine and/or district desk.
Section 5-204 Local registration; general provisions for the conduct of.
1. At the opening of each place of registration on each day of local
registration the board of inspectors shall:
a. See that the American flag is displayed.
b. Cause the election district map or maps, or certified description
thereof, to be posted conspicuously in the registration place.
c. Check to see that all necessary supplies are available in order to
properly conduct registration.
d. Affix or attach to their clothing the proper identification, buttons,
badges or emblems issued by the board of elections pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter. They shall wear no other buttons, badges or emblems which are similar in design.
THIS RELATES ONLY TO LOCAL BOARD OF INSPECTOR MEMBERS, SPECIFICALLY INSPECTORS OF ELECTION AND CLERKS; Meaning more of the same people helping local board inspector members with any issues THEY may have.
Section 8-102. Polls; opening of.
- 1. The inspectors of election, and clerks, if any, shall meet at the
polling place at least one-half hour before the time set for opening the polls of
election. The inspectors of election shall:
(a) See that the American flag is displayed.
(b) Cause the facsimile ballots and voter information posting to be
posted conspicuously within the polling place.
(c) Cause the distance markers to be placed at a distance of one
hundred feet from the polling place.
(d) Establish a guard-rail by delineating and marking out the votingarea by a suitable means. The voting machine, ballots and all equipment shall
be kept within such guard-rail.
(e) Place the books, ballots and sample ballots, blanks, stationery and
supplies so that they will be ready and convenient for use.
(f) Affix or attach to their clothing and cause the clerks, if any, to
affix or attach to their clothing the proper identification buttons, badges or
emblems issued by the board of elections pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter. The inspectors and clerks shall wear no other buttons, badges or
emblems which are similar in design.
THIS RELATES ONLY TO ANYONE PLANNING TO IMPERSONATE AN INSPECTOR OR PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE THEY ARE NOT
Section 17-130. Misdemeanor in relation to elections.
23. Not having been appointed or named an inspector of elections or
clerk and not having taken the oath for such office shall wear or display any
button, badge or emblem identifying or purporting to identify such person as
an inspector of election or clerk, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
So! What does this mean? It means that in the state of New York an Election Clerk and or Inspector conducting a poll CAN NOT wear any button or badge that it too similar to the official badges and buttons released for the 2008 Election. It also means that if you impersonate an inspector or clerk of an election you can be hit with a misdemeanor which seems light considering the gravity of such an offense. This is the law in New York State and most other states.. I'll do research for whatever state someone ask about.
Here is the link to the State of New York 2008 Election Law; anyone can confirm this. WEAR WHATEVER YOU WANT AND BRING A COPY OF THE ELECTION LAW WITH YAH!.
Can I wear an Obama T-Shirt when I go vote?!
Normally, I don't get involved in politics because frankly. I do not trust politicians, republican, democrat, independent, conservative, working families. Doesn't matter to me, I don't trust any of them. For that matter, there are very few people I do trust so to those of you who know me when I say "I trust you". You can consider yourself a friend of mine for life; i'd probably even let you drive my car. That aside, I just got this text message from a young college student which said not to wear your Obama T-shirt to your polling hub because it is illegal. Now, I haven't endorsed a candidate yet but that is horse shit, it's completely FALSE and I need to say something because it came from the mouth of a rep for the Black National Caucus. First, we'll deal with the Election Law here in New York State as it's published by the State Board of Elections in this the year 2008.
THIS RELATES ONLY TO LOCAL BOARD OF INSPECTOR MEMBERS; Meaning the people helping you around, finding the correct machine and/or district desk.
Section 5-204 Local registration; general provisions for the conduct of.
THIS RELATES ONLY TO LOCAL BOARD OF INSPECTOR MEMBERS, SPECIFICALLY INSPECTORS OF ELECTION AND CLERKS; Meaning more of the same people helping local board inspector members with any issues THEY may have.
Section 8-102. Polls; opening of.
THIS RELATES ONLY TO ANYONE PLANNING TO IMPERSONATE AN INSPECTOR OR PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE THEY ARE NOT
Section 17-130. Misdemeanor in relation to elections.
So! What does this mean? It means that in the state of New York an Election Clerk and or Inspector conducting a poll CAN NOT wear any button or badge that it too similar to the official badges and buttons released for the 2008 Election. It also means that if you impersonate an inspector or clerk of an election you can be hit with a misdemeanor which seems light considering the gravity of such an offense. This is the law in New York State and most other states.. I'll do research for whatever state someone ask about.
Here is the link to the State of New York 2008 Election Law; anyone can confirm this. WEAR WHATEVER YOU WANT AND BRING A COPY OF THE ELECTION LAW WITH YAH!.