Posted on 09/02/2020 6:03:24 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Across Pennsylvania — especially in rural communities — tens of thousands of yard signs supporting Joe Biden have popped up as his fans try to replicate how President Trump showed his growing support in the state when he was campaigning in 2016. And, just as quickly, some of those signs have been vanishing.
It usually happens in the dark of night, local Democrats say, but sometimes in daylight. Sometimes entire streets or neighborhoods are cleared. Pro-Biden Facebook groups have devoted long threads to strategies for deterring sign snatchers — one suggestion involves clear hair gel and pesky glitter, another electrifying the metal frame with a car battery.
While sign thefts are a problem every election year for candidates of both parties — and are an ongoing source of headaches for campaign staffers and party officials — some Democrats in Pennsylvania and several other states insist it’s worse for them this year and illustrates the emotional intensity of the coming election. While there are examples of Trump signs also disappearing, there hasn’t been the same level of public outcry.
Campaign staffers frequently roll their eyes at the utility of campaign signs, preferring to spend their time and money on higher-tech sales pitches. But as the Trump campaign proved in 2016, signs can create a momentum for a candidate all on their own, persuading people that siding with a candidate, even a controversial one, is safe.
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I travel 3 states, PA, WV and OH, Trump signs out number Biden at least 30-1
During the 2016 campaign, someone trespassed on my property and stole my Hillary for Prison sign.
We know you don't live in WI, Hillary never went thee :)
I’m in PA.
I wrote on my Trump sign large “Touch This Sign At Your Own Risk!”
I wrote on my Trump sign large “Touch This Sign At Your Own Risk!”
If a sign disappears in a forest, was it ever really there?
I’m calling BS.
And I approve this message.
I also replaced my porch lights with blue lights as did several neighbors. Mine stay on now 24-7.
Always accuse your customs of what you are doing. Alinsk y
It also serves the purpose of providing cover for the incredible enthusiasm gap.
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