I’ve read a number of diaries here about voters being turned away from the polls if they are wearing clothing with a political message. Well, it’s true.
I am a poll worker in California, a state that is firmly Democratic. The law here is that no person shall do any electioneering "within 100 feet of the polling place." California Elections Code section 18370. The law has been on the books for some time. There is good reason for this. Suppose an Obama supporter was standing in line to vote and everyone around him or her was wearing a McCain t-shirt. And buttons. And a hat. Might someone perhaps feel a little intimidated? The polls are neutral ground where everyone can come and vote without fear of harassment or feeling threatened.
