I saw this on my home town (non-DU) forum

[left-of-center2012]

This word of caution is from someone who has worked the polls a lot in the past: "More and more, I’m seeing women announcing they will be voting with shirts, buttons, masks or hats that say “Ruth Sent Me”, or something similar. Remember: POLITICAL MESSAGES AREN'T ALLOWED in the POLLING PLACE (that could include BLM shirts, unfortunately.) Also unfortunately, messages can be interpreted by whoever is in charge. It could mean, in some cases, that a voter wearing a shirt they believe is political can be denied the right to vote after waiting in line for hours.

Approach this election strategically and vote smarter and cleaner than ever have before. Understand that the other side will do what it takes to advance their agenda.

We need to vote in record numbers. But we need to vote SMART. We can wear that wonderful “Ruth Sent Me” shirt or mask when we get home, and raise a glass in her memory.

Please copy, or paraphrase and share with the groups you are members of, as appropriate. Help spread the word so that every vote counts! We all know what’s at stake. Do not throw away your shot.

[lark]

1. If they can't Id you, it's harder for them to figure out who to harass.

Now, if you are a minority, yes the R's never want you to vote and could try to stop you, be SURE to have good ID. Be subtle, just wear a plain blue shirt with no political messaging. It is illegal to do any politicking 100 ft from the entrance to the voting place, so report any repugs you see closer. It's also illegal to block the entrance, so report that if you are unlucky enough to see it.

[2naSalit]

7. + 100,000,000!!!

[CaptYossarian]

9. Even a blue shirt is suspicious.

We might have to vote at nudist colonies.

[lark]

13. I've worn a blue shirt and jeans to vote every time in last 10 years or more.

When Bush was running the last time there was a gauntlet of red shirts and shrub supporters harassing black folks and anyone they could identify as Dems. I got a couple of hard looks, but no one approached me so it's worked so far in this purple area.

[CaptYossarian]

14. Those were relatively tame years compared with today.

[lark]

17. True, but there were bushistas at the polls way back when and I didn't get harassed then.

While they were very busy harassing others who wore buttons or Dem tshirts under their unbuttoned jackets. I have no idea what will happen this time, my voting place is in a very mixed district? That's why I am early voting, not the first day it's available, longer lines then, but the 2nd day. I will also go with my husband who is a substantial man who will also be wearing blue.

[CaptYossarian]

19. The ones they harassed were more obvious.

[lark]

20. Exactly - that is my suggestion - don't be obvious, vote incognito, but VOTE!!! n/t

[blm]

2. Wear your shirt and before you enter building add an over shirt or jacket.

Simple enough.

[lark]

18. I'm pretty sure in FL that would be illegal.

No political ads within 100 ft of the entrance and that includes clothes. Long ago when I first was voting here, I wore a Dem shirt under a jacket and was stopped by a security guard and had to button the jacket up when he stopped me at the 100 ft. line. These days that political shirt can also get you harassed. Go incognito, but vote blue, of course.

[Maeve]

3. You probably won't be turned away but you will be forced to cover the message

We've had to ask people to turn their shirts inside out or pocket the hat, but they did not lose their place in line.

[RazzleCat]

5. yes this is what I had to do as an election judge

I remember on my break going outside and asking the people outside (you know the pollsters?), to tell people this.

[stopdiggin]

12. and actually, people shouldn't even be standing in line

(or within a certain prescribed distance), outside the polling place.
Follow the rules -- the world will (generally) be a better place -- and the polling place is not the place for statements, or confrontation.

[marble falls]

4. Good stuff!

[GemDigger]

6. I read an article last week about a woman in NH who had a shirt on

with a pic of McCain and trump on it. Underneath it said Hero under McCain and Zero under trump. When told she couldn't wear it, she took it off, used the shirt to cover her boobs and voted!

[2naSalit]

8. Very good reminders!

[cry baby]

10. I passed this important caution on to friends. nt

[stopdiggin]

11. good point. voting is more important

than making a statement in this instance.
Be considerate, be respectful, be smart.
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[Boogiemack]

15. Just stick to the color Pink or Black/gold/green. No messages. nt

[ihas2stinkyfeet]

16. as a 4 time election judge in IL

not correct. candidate swag only. not issues, and certainly not someone who just died.