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still_one

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1. That is a clear violation of the Hatch Act.

Reply to berni_mccoy (Original post)

Wed Aug 5, 2020, 09:11 AM

Aug 2020

"The Hatch Act generally prohibits Federal employees from engaging in political activities while on duty, in a Government room or building, while wearing an official uniform, or while using a Government vehicle."

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BREAKING: Trump says in Fox Interview that He'll give RNC acceptance speech from WH [View all] berni_mccoy Aug 2020 OP

That is a clear violation of the Hatch Act. still_one Aug 2020 #1

I don't think Hatch applies to the POTUS. berni_mccoy Aug 2020 #4

POTUS is pretty much exempt for the Hatch Act underpants Aug 2020 #5

Yet again something the GOP would have a conniption fit over if done by any Democrat. tanyev Aug 2020 #2

It's his concession speech I'm waiting for. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2020 #3

Hey Don! Don't forget to pipe in the cheering crowds! no_hypocrisy Aug 2020 #6

It would be tragic if thousands of cars were driving around the White House laying on their horns th soothsayer Aug 2020 #7

I think this is an excellent idea. You know, honk to help him celebrate dmr Aug 2020 #11

From the bunker? Tennis pavilion? In his robe with hamberder boxes around him? underpants Aug 2020 #8

Trump is growing increasingly risk-averse. Mike 03 Aug 2020 #9

He shuld give it as his "Southern White House," Pedo-Lago TheBlackAdder Aug 2020 #10

Whether he realizes it is irrelevant. He doesn't care... JHB Aug 2020 #12

Start contacting Congresscritters and even the media obamanut2012 Aug 2020 #13

No cheeriing crowds? Yeah, that'll work. tinrobot Aug 2020 #14