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Ohiogal

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6. I understand what you're saying but ...
Thu Aug 27, 2020, 02:59 PM
Aug 2020

Traditionally, the U.S. military is expected not to take part in political activities.

When asked about whether the presence of uniformed National Guardsmen at polling locations could deter people from voting, West said those concerns could be addressed.

“We don’t want them to bring their guns and military vehicles. We just want them to come to the polling elections and assist people in voting,” West said. “We see these people in our (Pro Football) Hall of Fame Parade. Nobody’s intimidated by them there. And I don’t think we would be intimidated by them in the polling locations.”

They could dress in civilian clothing.

Would you prefer they close down multitudes of polling locations because there aren’t enough poll,workers?

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