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The difficult point that I see is, where is the line? How much is too much? Imagine if there were no rules regarding clothing/pins/signs in polling places and it was 2008 again? Imagine how far the Obama supporters would carry the lack of rules.

Here in VA, the rules are clear. Only the voters can wear such items, not the poll workers or observers. You cannot campaign in the polling places. Campaing materials are not allowed within a certain limit around the plling place.

I prefer individual choice and rights. Personally, I would not be offended or feel threatened by another voter in line with an Obama tee shirt on a campaign pin.

2010 Virginia Code Title 24.2 - ELECTIONS. Chapter 6 - The Election (24.2-600 thru 24.2-687) 24.2-604 - Prohibited activities at polls; notice of prohibited area; electioneering; presence of representatives of parties or candidates; simulated elections; observers; news media; penalties.

K. The provisions of subsections A and D shall not be construed to prohibit a person who approaches or enters the polling place for the purpose of voting from wearing a shirt, hat, or other apparel on which a candidate's name or a political slogan appears or from having a sticker or button attached to his apparel on which a candidate's name or a political slogan appears. This exemption shall not apply to candidates, representatives of candidates, or any other person who approaches or enters the polling place for any purpose other than voting.