Court: OK to block press from polling sites

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11. I worked this/last year as a Voter Advocate, in Virginia,

to assist voters with questions/issues. I was not permitted inside polling place, an elementary school cafeteria (no school that day,) as not registered in VA. There were 2 observers allowed inside, one 'Advocate,' another dunno, so 1 Dem and 1 Repug.

We/they observed issues with IDs etc., voters required to file 'provisional,' and advised voters about the process, how to follow up to have their votes count. My 'inside' guy informed me when 'provisionals' were leaving the room, and I 'caught' them and asked if they understood the process, etc.

Media might have observed as I did, and interviewed voters who filed 'normal' and provisional, but not been permitted inside the polling place. I have no problem with this, but can imaging much confusion at some polling places, with large numbers, if media were permitted inside. My polling place was busy all day, but no lines to speak of.