So what do you think about Bill Clinton posing with man with ballot?

[madfloridian]

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Just wondering. Saw this at twitter.

https://twitter.com/BernieTeachers

[awake]

1. I think that it is clear evidence of a crime

[roguevalley]

125. put his sorry ass in prison. He can visit some of the black men he put there.

[Merryland]

134. Clear evidence for sure.

Sickening display of arrogance - this idiot cannot be allowed back in the White House.

[Petrushka]

138. Petition for the arrest and prosecution of Bill Clinton for election violations --->

The Boston Globe covered the story and provided a link to the petition. Sign it!

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/03/02/bill-clinton-new-bedford-rally-raises-more-concerns-about-primary-day-violations/pCnoU1awcLGA2E0eERrvoM/story.html

[dragonfly301]

2. I think Bill's privilege is showing eom

[VulgarPoet]

3. ...And what the unholy fuck is this?!

I thought the Clinton side said he "wasn't campaigning"... This paints a really bad image even IF he wasn't "actively campaigning".

[leftynyc]

5. Somebody wants a picture

with a former President and this place is OMG - CRIMES COMMITTED. This has gotten past the point of parody.

[retrowire]

7. To be fair, Bill was rallying outside one of the polling places before entering.

If that's not trying to persuade people then I don't know what is.

[AzDar]

9. With a bullhorn. So TIRED of this cheating CREEP.

[Politicalboi]

34. They don't care, cheating is fine as long as the Queen does it

I can't wait to see her get hers.

[liberal_at_heart]

12. There are laws against this kind of thing, not that the Clintons care about laws.

A polling place is not the time or place for ex presidents to be taking pictures with people. Not only is there the possibility that it might influence someone's vote, but it is obstructs other voters trying to park and get into the polling place.

[leftynyc]

97. Then gather your evidence and present

to to the proper authorities. You aren't as powerless as you apparently think you are.

[leftynyc]

109. LOL - more indictments

for the Clintons. That's precious.

[roguevalley]

126. they could paper a prison cell with them

[leftynyc]

129. They couldn't even cover

a postage stamp. But I truly think it's adorable that you think otherwise. I've been hearing about the imminent indictment of one or both Clinton's since the 1990s.

[marions ghost]

16. What IS the former president

DOING even shaking hands and giving speeches at this polling station?

You might ask yourself that--it seems so blatant as to boggle the mind.

Doesn't bother you even a little bit? Doesn't seem a bit ethically challenged?

I have worked at polling places--I can tell you this would be tolerated for a half second where I am.

[leftynyc]

100. No - doesn't bother me

as I have yet to hear what crime was committed. OMG he shook hands with voters.......nope, can't seem to get worked up over that.

[eomer]

135. He held a campaign rally with a bullhorn within 150 feet of a polling place. (eom)

[VulgarPoet]

22. I'm no election law expert, but

in my opinion, this is a point of bad judgement; if only cause the other guy is literally holding a ballot in the picture. Someone should have realized this kind of photo would only spark the fire hotter.

[msanthrope]

82. Depends....I don't think this voter did anything wrong. nt

[VulgarPoet]

83. Oh no, not saying that at all.

To me, what bothers me is with the way some people will glom onto anything if they feel it serves a point(as I've been guilty of doing before), this feels like a perfectly avoidable pitfall. At least, without the ballot in the frame, y'know?

[Kittycat]

86. Laws exist for a reason

Step outside and get the picture, without the ballot. It's shameful that we have a former president that has no regard for the law. Election laws no less. It doesn't matter how small it is in your mind, it's still against the law, and he knows better. Lovely example.

[leftynyc]

92. What EXACTLY was unlawful

about taking that picture?

[Kittycat]

120. Electioneering

I used to be a precinct committeeman, and electioneering and blocking voters access (regardless of candidate or party) is something most democrats I know take pretty seriously. There have been several videos and photos of both posted since yesterday. And btw - campaigns are all trained on this, so ignorance isn't an excuse, even for bullhorn bill.

[jillan]

24. He was campaigning outside of a polling place - against the 150 ft rule.

It's bullcrap if he gets away with this.

[leftynyc]

29. Then gather your evidence

and bring it to the authorities. Complaining on a message board gets you absolutely nowhere.

[liberal_at_heart]

58. We are on a message board. We are doing what people do on message boards.

We can and will complain on this message board all we want thank you. If you don't like it you can always trash the thread or put us on ignore. I have plenty of people on ignore.

[leftynyc]

62. If you really think a crime was

committed then complaining on a message board is merely a waste of your time. Gather your evidence and present it to the authorities. Otherwise you're simply complaining just to complain - a complete waste of time.

[liberal_at_heart]

64. that's your opinion. I can complain all I want. You will not shut me up.

If you won't put me on ignore, I will do us both a favor and put you on ignore.

[leftynyc]

94. Knock yourself out

If you think complaining on a message board is going to get you what you want, really, knock yourself out.

[MoonchildCA]

80. Sorry, but this is a strange comment.

Social media, which a message board is a form of, is the primary way people get their information these days. It is the perfect way to bring awareness to this type of issue. And the only way for the authorities to even consider whether there was wrong-doing, is unfortunately, public pressure.

[leftynyc]

95. Public pressure wont do shit

People putting forth evidence a crime was committed will.

[CoffeeCat]

87. What you fail to understand is that it's hubris like this from the Clintons

that drives away people from supporting her.

And when we commiserate online when the Clintons engage in these tactics, it's validating. It helps to know that we aren't alone in our disgust.

And lurkers clearly see what's going on too. And they see the dismissive comments from Hillary supporters, such as yourself, who seem to think what Bill Clinton did was clever and cute.

Yes, we realize that we have no case against Bill Clinton. Your post chided a DUer into gathering evidence and giving it to authorities--which we both know will never happen. So, I guess that makes us powerless against what Bill Clinton did at those polling places. There's nothing we can do. Bill Clinton knows that, and you're happy to sharpen that point.

It's that feeling of hopelessness and powerlessness that will continue to repel people from supporting Clinton and further damage the Clinton brand.

You have no effect on our support for Sanders, but you foment a very lasting, negative impact on the candidate that you support.

[leftynyc]

96. If a crime was committed

what is the problem in gathering the evidence and presenting it to the appropriate authorities? If you're feeling powerless, perhaps it's because you don't have any evidence to present that a CRIME was committed.

[Oilwellian]

91. No, it's not a waste of time

It will encourage more people to register a complaint. That's the beauty of message boards. It allows you to get the message out. Duh.

[leftynyc]

93. Why aren't YOU registering a

complaint? You're a citizen who thinks a law was broken. What's stopping YOU from filing a complaint with the police?

[leftynyc]

4. So what?

I don't even understand what you could possibly be implying.

[retrowire]

6. The implication is that a powerful man's presence has influence. nt

[leftynyc]

10. Let's hang them both

for wanting to take a picture together. Or you can stop pretending this was some kind of crime. This place is lunacy today.

[madfloridian]

21. The lunacy you speak of is in the total denial that there are problems.

[leftynyc]

26. Then gather your evidence

AND BRING IT TO THE POLICE because posting about it on a message board gets you absolutely nothing. Go ahead, make your case and bring it to the authorities if it's something you feel strongly about.

[madfloridian]

31. I just posted a picture. Think about it. Perhaps the voters who waited in line will do something.

Oh, and you would be surprised how much difference the internet can make on some issues.

[leftynyc]

38. So if you saw Bill

outside a polling place you would feel so fucking intimidated you would.....what? Turn around and go home? Bring your evidence to the authorities.

[tularetom]

81. If I waited in line outside a polling place for an hour while that asshole was doing a photo op

And if I shouted "Hey, move it! There's people out here waiting to vote", what do you suppose would happen?

I''d be cuffed and stuffed and hauled off to jail while that piece of shit gets to stand in there and giggle while he breaks the law.

Double standard much?

No, of course there's nothing I or anyone else can do about it, but this kind of shit is why Bernie Sanders is getting so much support. And whether, you realize it or not, its why Trump is getting support.

[onenote]

84. Were only people who were voting for one candidate delayed?

[tularetom]

85. What the fuck does that have to do with anything?

There are laws, the laws apply to everybody, dumbass hillbillies with bullhorns are not exempt.

[onenote]

88. Well, there does seem to be an assumption in these posts that one candidate was prejudiced

by the delay.

But if you're telling me that everyone agrees that wasn't the case, then I guess I was wrong.

[Geronimoe]

133. It could be that internal data

show precincts that would heavily vote for Sanders and Bill went to them and had the polling place closed for an hour or more because most people can't take all day to vote. In New Bedford, the polling place was waiting for Bill to give his stump speech before it opened for voting. How is this legal?

[leftynyc]

90. LOL - you think you would have

gotten ARRESTED for wanting to vote? Now that's hilarious.

[tularetom]

121. You totally missed the point not that I'm surprised

I would not have gotten arrested for wanting to vote. I would have gotten arrested for heckling a Very Important Person (asshole with bullhorn).

[leftynyc]

124. That's even funnier

If a congressional representative can't get arrested for screaming "You Lie" to a current President, I think it's hilarious you think you couldn't heckle a former President. Just what would they have arrested you for? What would be the charge that wouldn't have gotten that cop thrown off the force for stupidity?

[Oilwellian]

99. There are videos of voters complaining they can't get in to vote

Bill Clinton went to 4 different precincts that highly polled for Bernie, and shut them down for two hours so he could rally for Hillary. People left because they couldn't get the fuck in to vote. Poo Poo it all you want. A Clinton prevented people from voting yesterday and this is a serious issue we need to discuss. If you don't like it, put us on ignore.

[leftynyc]

101. Then THEY need to register a complaint

If 17000 voters do that, perhaps you'll get someplace. I certainly would be doing more than posting on a board if I felt the way you do. I would be calling local and national newspapers, calling the police, doing SOMETHING rather than complaining where no good will come of it.

[liberal_at_heart]

32. so when a Republican doesn't get charged with a crime does that mean no crime was committed?

Powerful people get away with breaking the law every day.

[leftynyc]

39. Yawn

Well I guess you think complaining on a message board does you loads of good. Good luck with that.

[bkkyosemite]

43. He clearly was hoping for the voters to be influenced by his presence. He knows the laws.

You are trying to avoid the truth. I'm sure Hillary knew his plans to do this. They are deceptive and untrustworthy. You see the evidence and act like it's nothing. If this was Bernie OMG you Hillary supporters would be having a fit and a half.

[retrowire]

37. I'm not hanging anyone.

He held a rally right outside. He has power and influence. His wife is running for president. That's all I'm saying. You don't think that means anything?

[leftynyc]

42. No - I don't think it means anything

other than you think Democratic voters are such ninnies that Bill standing out side a polling station would intimidate them so much they wouldn't vote.

[bkkyosemite]

46. He wasn't intimidating him he was pursuing them!

[leftynyc]

52. Chasing them down?

Where? Where is the video of him chasing these people away from the polling station and preventing them from voting. If you can provide that, I'll be interested.

[Oilwellian]

102. They were roped off and couldn't get to the voting booth

Videos abound on the internet and are not hard to find if you were really interested about this.

[leftynyc]

107. Then the police should ALREADY be

involved. Why aren't they? I've seen videos of him being there but nothing about people not being able to vote. If I were in that line, I would have called the police AND the newspapers.

[retrowire]

55. No, I'm not calling anyone ninnies either.

Are you aware that not all people that go to the polling place are decided? There are undecideds that go there and hope to talk to someone about it.

I didn't say he intimidated anyone either. I did say influence though. Because undecideds are available to be influenced.

Do you have anymore words to put in my mouth?

[Politicalboi]

40. Let's please

This was a CRIME, but you're fine with it. This is why we can't support her. You may not have respect for yourself or law, but some of us do.

[UglyGreed]

18. Yeah Bill is just spending time

with the "regular people" wonder if he is hanging out at Walmart today as a Greeter.....



Give me a break

[liberal_at_heart]

33. good one!

[Politicalboi]

45. He's probably hanging out alright

Scum is what he is.

[leftynyc]

48. Then you shouldn't have any trouble

coming up with even one voter who was so intimidated by the presence of the former president they either didn't vote or changed their vote. Go ahead and find that voter.

[UglyGreed]

57. That's not the point, morals and respect

for the voting process is......but you knew that already.

[leftynyc]

60. No - that is the point

morals and respect? Please spare me. A person wanted a picture with a former President (as would I if I were in the same room with him) and you want to make it some sort of fucking crime. It's madness.

[UglyGreed]

63. Spare nothing

He was there for one reason and one reason only, last minute campaigning.

[Oilwellian]

111. Look at the people roped off and can't get into the building to vote

Listen to these people complain they can't get past the rally to vote.

[leftynyc]

115. Where are the pictures that nobody

was being let in to vote. Showing a line doesn't prove a damn thing. Why weren't the police called? Why didn't anyone call the local AND national newspapers. If a former President was actually blocking people from getting into a polling place, THAT WOULD BE NEWS.

[Petrushka]

137. The Boston Globe covered the story & provided a link to an online petition . . .

. . . calling for the arrest and prosecution of Bill Clinton for violation of election laws.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/03/02/bill-clinton-new-bedford-rally-raises-more-concerns-about-primary-day-violations/pCnoU1awcLGA2E0eERrvoM/story.html

[Orsino]

8. Unimpactful, ultimately.

But a breathtakingly poor decision by a man who once knew better, but is now too rich to care.

[madfloridian]

14. I wonder if the voters who couldn't get in to vote because of his entourage...

felt the same way?

[liberal_at_heart]

61. exactly. Good question.

[GreatGazoo]

11. damning but not as much as the bullhorn pictures

He brought his own sound system.

[Agschmid]

13. I don't like this, I don't like him in the polling place.

I'm fine with him outside but this does seem like poor judgement to me. Not necessarily illegal... But ugh.

[madfloridian]

17. I'm not fine with him outside the door with a bullhorn.

[Agschmid]

36. I am.

To me that's not a big deal, we had a Trump
Supporter at my town with a bull horn. He was within the 150 feet, technically. My town went for Sanders, and Trump.

[Svafa]

66. But Bill isn't just a regular Clinton supporter out there with a bullhorn.

He was able to use his celebrity to his advantage, and his presence created crowds that very may well have prevented people from getting in to vote. Not everyone can stand around in line for two hours on a Tuesday.

[jalan48]

15. Nothing will come of this.

Look for Bill to appear at a polling place near you. Get in line early if you hope to have your pic snapped with the big dog!

[marions ghost]

25. "Feel the Bern" somebody yelled

...got the biggest applause from the crowd

Right--should we see this Billy Rah Rah performance at other tight races?

[jillan]

19. If Mass law states no one can be within 150 feet of a polling place that is not a voter, a poll

worker, or the police/security -

Why is he going to get away with this?

[onenote]

89. Not at all what Mass law says

950 CMR 53.03 (d) Activities at Polling Place. Within 150 feet of a polling place as defined in 950 CMR 53.03(18)(c), no person shall solicit votes for or against, or otherwise promote or oppose, any person or political party or position on a ballot question, to be voted on at the current election.

Not sure where you get idea that no one who isn't "a voter, a poll worker or the police/security" can get within 150 feet of a polling place. That would make it difficult for someone to take a taxi to vote, don't you think?

In fact, under Mass law, as in other jurisdictions, a "guard rail" is supposed to be established within the polling place within which the ballot box/voting machines are located. Who can be within that area and when is restricted. Even voters can't be in that area if there are more than a certain number of people inside the area waiting to vote. However outside that space, there are essentially no restrictions, other than restrictions on people engaged in the specifically identified electioneering activities listed above and people who are deemed "disorderly". This is because, in the United States, it is generally the rule that elections are to be held in public view.

[Armstead]

20. If it's inside a polling place, I think it should be evidence for a case

or at least a very public slap official slap on the wrist for illegal interferencee with the voting process

[TBF]

23. Doesn't look like 150 ft to me. nt

[kath]

27. Criminal.

Just fucking criminal. Clear violation of the law.

[NCTraveler]

28. I think he just made that guys year. Possibly.

If I was anywhere near the Big Dog I would ask to have my photo taken with him.

[madfloridian]

41. Yes, anything goes to get a pic with the Big Dog.

Even breaking the rules. Even keeping people from voting.

It's the Clinton way.

[NCTraveler]

53. Yeah, Clinton hasn't gotten tens and tens of millions of progressives to the polls.

Clinton has gotten more people to the polls in one state than Sanders got in all of his big wins yesterday.

[Politicalboi]

30. And where's the media?????

Just talking about the Queen and the rest of her tribe the GOP. I HATE the Klintons.

[Skwmom]

35. Just another example of "The Clinton Way of Doing Business."

[Historic NY]

44. If thats a ballot its got an awful lot of writing on it.....

like notes.....I didn't think there were a bazillion amount of people competing in the Democratic primary.

[valerief]

56. Mine (Massachusetts) had a lot, too. A lot of Write In spaces for ward committee members.

If all of this is not enough, voters in towns will be choosing town committee members while those who reside in cities will pick ward committee members. Each town or ward committee is permitted to have up to 35 members.

http://www.eagletribune.com/campaign2016/news/massachusetts-voters-face-more-than-presidential-candidates-on-tuesday-s/article_7121b838-a73b-5525-8f83-bd4597c23e12.html

Google it and learn, Mr. Favorite Group Hillary Clinton.

[valerief]

47. I'm sure this voter will be arrested for bringing his ballot outside, because it's against

the law for Clinton to be campaigning inside. And we know Clintons don't break the law.

[PonyUp]

49. Maybe Hillary cut the tags out of his clothes and dropped him off? n/t

[rjsquirrel]

50. Don't care eom

[angrychair]

51. I find this "so what"ing from Clinton supporters amusing

If this had been anyone else, Jane (Bernie's wife) or Rubio's wife or tRump's wife or a high-profile surrogate for any of the same, the Clinton group would be on fire right now, burning down DU to make their point.

Truly, tRump once said he could shoot someone on 5th Ave and still win. I would offer that with Clinton's supporters, she could do the same and it would not matter.
From Bill's very questionable election day behavior to HRC being investigated for a host of issues related to her private email server, they did nothing wrong and it's all a right wing conspiracy. That go to line is getting old and isn't going to work this time.

[liberal_at_heart]

69. +1000000

[Cleita]

54. Some are of the opinion that he broke the law. eom

[loyalsister]

122. Even if it doesn't constitute a crime

It is a serious ethical violation. One more reminder of the sleeziness that would return to the WH if Hillary is elected.

[Cleita]

128. I can't disagree with that. eom

[haikugal]

59. Bill Clinton is still a sleezy bastard. Entitled all the way.

[itsrobert]

65. Free speech is against the law now?

[madfloridian]

67. That's a strange thing to say.

[Svafa]

68. Yes, if that "free speech" is campaigning within 150 feet of a polling place. nt

[itsrobert]

71. Does the constitution have an exception to free speech?

as it does not apply within 150 feet from a polling place?

[Svafa]

72. There are election laws. Don't pretend to be ignorant of

the fact that there are exceptions to freedom of speech.

[itsrobert]

74. But you do agree it would fail in courts?

Correct

[Svafa]

75. Not at all. Breaking an election law is breaking the law. Now if someone wants

to challenge the constitutionality of this election law, that is a whole different can of worms, and I have no idea how it would play out.

[msanthrope]

70. Bill looks good! And your OP reminds me of the noncontroversy in the 14th

ward of Philly.

[Peregrine Took]

73. Imagine the 3 of them back in the WH!

Those grinning Clintoon mugs - acting like they own the place, every day, day in day out....omg.

[highprincipleswork]

76. No politicians or teams in the polling place! No flip-flopping of exit poll results!

[Cheese Sandwich]

77. If Cornel West was doing that for Bernie he'd have been arrested

I'm not kidding

[LiberalElite]

78. that guy's expression reminds me of

Christie's "hostage" photo making the Internet's rounds today.

[madamesilverspurs]

79. It's clearly another example of

pole vaulting over mouse turds.

[CharlotteVale]

98. Where I live you can't even wear a campaign T shirt or button in the polling place.

But of course the Clintons get away with everything.

[madfloridian]

103. Same here...and no campaign posters.

[Todays_Illusion]

104. Inspriation for how to do campaign dirty tricks and election manipulation. nt

[noiretextatique]

106. It stinks to high heaven

No way in hell this woukd be okay in the reverse.

[LonePirate]

110. What's the state election law say about non-candidates cheerleading at polling places?

Was this pic taken at a polling place or did the guy carry what seems to be a ballot to a different location?

People were up in arms about workers at the NV Repub caucus wearing Trump gear even though it was perfectly legal. This may be no different.

It's shameful how the presumption of guilt (rather than innocence) has pervaded this thread.

[madfloridian]

112. This was in another thread...

Here is the MA law:
"Within 150 feet of a polling place…no person shall solicit votes for or against, or otherwise promote or oppose, any person or political party or position on a ballot question, to be voted on at the current election. No campaign material intended to influence the vote of a voter in the ongoing election, including campaign literature, buttons, signs, and ballot stickers, may be posted, exhibited, circulated, or distributed in the polling place, in the building where it is located, on the building walls, on the premises where the building stands, or within 150 feet of an entrance door to the building. ( 950 CMR 53.03(18); 54.04.22)"

It was at a MA polling place right outside the entrance.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511386461

[Paper Roses]

113. Was this in MA? I thought he never entered a polling place. If that is the case,

where did the ballot come from? Hummmm, if it smells like a skunk, it probably is.

[madfloridian]

114. There a lot of pics around of him inside the polling place.

A lot at Twitter and some posted here. If I run across them I will link.

[madfloridian]

119. Short video of him inside the polling place.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2016/03/01/did-bill-clinton-violate-election-rules-venturing-into-polling-location/PH4FIH9jCKYKf6Fzyvfz2N/story.html?p1=stream_

[onenote]

136. It's not per se illegal for a non-voter to be inside a polling place in MA

Mass law distinguishes between the area within 150 feet of a polling place, the polling place itself, and the area within the polling place where the voting machines/ballot boxes are located. It is not unlawful for anyone to be within 150 feet of the polling place or inside polling place (but not within the demarcated area surrounding the ballot boxes/voting machines). This is because voting in Mass (as in most places) is held in public view. However, within the demarcated area surrounding the voting machines/ballot boxes, access is strictly limited to voters, security, election officials (with an exception for children if they will not be disruptive). Outside the demarcated area (whether inside the 150 foot zone or inside the polling place) the only restrictions are the specific electioneering restrictions and restrictions on someone who is deemed to being disorderly.

The rules vary all over the place. For example, in my state (Virginia), where my father, brother and I have all worked as election officials at various times over the years, it is lawful for a voter to wear a shirt, hat, button with the name of a candidate or a political slogan while they vote. However, a non-voter may not be within a set distance of the polling place wearing such apparel or button.

[madfloridian]

140. A former President held a campaign rally outside the door of a polling place.

He went inside. He posed with pictures. He kept people in line waiting to vote.

How does your conscience let you defend this.

[onenote]

141. Where does my post defend what he did? I explained what the law says.

I don't think it was appropriate. Whether or not it was illegal depends on what the law says and what he did.
I've seen it all sorts of inaccurate information here. I've seen it said that what he did was a felony. (No, if it was illegal it was at most a misdemeanor). I've seen it said that its illegal for any non-voter to be inside the polling place. (No, as my post explains).

[Kall]

116. Whether it is wrong

depends on what the definition of "is" is.

[Dems to Win]

117. Trump vs. Clinton means there'll be a crude, sleazy asshole in the WH no matter who wins nt

[Keithmanek]

118. Crime

It's proof of a crime. This are the games and tricks that make people distrust the clintons. This is why trust is so low for them.

[SoapBox]

123. Can you just imagine if Jane Sanders did this?

The Hillers and Elites would scream for prison (Prison4Profit) time.

[Cleita]

130. She would be removed by security. I'm certain of that.

She's not a former President of the United States.

[Nye Bevan]

127. I'm thinking ten years in prison.

And maximum security, too. No "club fed" nonsense. This is IMPORTANT.

[FreedomRain]

131. I think it looks bad for him

not going to speak to illegality, not enough information on laws and circumstances about this.

But, it was not a smart political move, would have been more effective for his wife's campaign had he done his photo op the day before, and there would be no cloud of impropriety.

[xloadiex]

132. You have to ask

Why was this done in Ma? It's because they knew they were hanging on by a thread. It was 100% intentional, laws be damned. "We're The Clintons." I would love to see this wife cheating, election cheating, pal of Jeffery Epstein, face some repercussions for this.

[Petrushka]

139. Oh, my! That poor fellow holding the ballot reminds me of one who, back in the olden days, . . .

. . . came in to vote with a marked sample ballot he had only to copy to the official ballot . . . after being given a ride to the polls and a bottle of Seagram's 7. Ah-h, yes! Dem was d' good ole days.