And, looking at the Hatch Act text, we MIGHT be able to deduce that one or more members of the Q team are appointees, subject to advise and consent.
Who is covered by it? All Employees
Prohibitions 23/7
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I can see were some Q discussions, like while with POTUS during a rally, would cross the line during election season. •
Use their official authority or influence to affect the outcome of an election
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Solicit, accept, or receive a political contribution
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Be candidates in partisan elections
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Solicit or discourage the political activity of a person with business before their employing office
No Political Activity ay Work:
Employees may NOT engage in political activity while:
-on duty
-in the federal workplace
-wearing a government uniform or badge
-operating a government vehicle8
What is political activity?
Political Activity is any activity directed toward the success or failure of a partisan candidate, political party, or partisan political group.
On Duty/In the Workplace Prohibition
Employees may not engage in political activity while
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On duty including when telecommuting or on official time for union duties
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In a government room or building including break rooms, conference rooms, and union offices, if inside a federal building
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Wearing an official uniform or insignia
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Using a government vehicle
Political Activity is any activity directed toward the success or failure of a partisan candidate, political party, or partisan political group
Examples
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Emailing, blogging, tweeting, posting to social media, etc.
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Even if using a personal device or email account
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Even if sharing or forwarding content authored by others
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Even if sharing or forwarding to friends or like-minded coworkers
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Even union email if it meets the definition of political activity
This is NOT OKAY. You may not engage in political activity via social media at any time when you are on duty or in the federal workplace, regardless of the method used to access your social media sites.
You log on to your Twitter or Facebook app on your smartphone and post political comments, or share, like, or retweet political content posted by others.
Like This:
RT @JohnKasich
The big difference between John Kasich and the other candidates? He’s gotten things done. #GOPTownHall
Or
Hatch Actor shared Hillary Clinton’s post.
Hillary Clinton
February 8
Hillary can’t do this without you! The primary is tomorrow, and no matter where you live, you can do your part to help get out the vote.