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Originally Posted by djplong
I think we need to define "electioneering". If someone is talking about their husband who happens to be a candidate, that's one thing. Here in NH, "electioneering" istaken more to men holding signs and shouting slogans. We have a law against that - locally you can see all the 'electioneering' right across the street from the polling place.
A one-on-one conversation just seems different to me.
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Yes, I agree that a one-on-one conversation between a voter and The First Lady would be different. However it is definitely electioneering to try to influence someone's vote.
And a "hint" from Michelle Obama on how to vote would have a far greater impact on a voter than men holding signs.