Stealing an election? Campaign sign thefts have 6th District on guard

[TexasTowelie]

Like almost every available patch of grass, piece of concrete or tree trunk in the sprawling 6th congressional district, Barrett Walker’s Roswell lawn is filled with campaign signs. Eleven, at last count, each one in some way professing strong support for Democrat Jon Ossoff.

Yet one sign in particular stands out. Handwritten in four different shades of Sharpie, it raises a simple question:

“Seriously asking: Why did you steal our Jon Ossoff signs?”

It’s become a common refrain, not just among the Ossoff faithful, but supporters of Republican Karen Handel as well. Residents say signs have been ripped down or stolen right off their private property. Late at night or when they’re away during the day. Repeatedly, in some cases.

Read more: http://www.ajc.com/news/stealing-election-campaign-sign-thefts-have-6th-district-guard/XZ81tbBZbROwjlLZqUnx7N/

[murielm99]

1. I have had my mailbox vandalized, but

since my house is on a hill, the thieves are too lazy to climb the hill to steal them. I make sure they are huge signs, visible from a distance.

My husband and I have often been in charge of distributing Democratic signs throughout the county. Every election, the Democratic signs are stolen and the repiggie signs stay in place.

[HelenWheels]

2. Brazen thiefs in Wisconsin

During the Kerry campaign sign theft was rampant. We had a big sign above our Democratic headquarters that was secured with cables. Thieves came one night, cut the cables and took the sign. This theft required a ladder and a truck to haul it away. Never caught the thieves