GOP, Democrats Battle in Pa. Over Voter Dress Code
Sue Nace thought election volunteers were joking when they told her she would have to remove her T-shirt to vote in the presidential primary last spring.
But it was no laughing matter to the poll workers-turned-fashion police, who said Nace's Obama shirt was inappropriate electioneering -- and made her cover the writing before casting a ballot.
Now, a political fight over what voters can wear to the polls is headed to court in Pennsylvania -- with the Republican Party favoring a dress code and Democrats opposed.
To the GOP, the lack of rules could open the door to all kinds of questionable displays -- even, one Republican leader suggested, something as outlandish as a musical hat.
To the Democrats, voters should be free to express themselves. They fear a dress code could scare away some new voters.
Respond: What is your opinion - should we be able to envoke our 'freedom of expression' or are you in favor of the voting rules and regulations?
Respond: What is your opinion - should we be able to envoke our 'freedom of expression' or are you in favor of the voting rules and regulations?
