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TexasTowelie

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Fri Jun 2, 2017, 11:14 PM Jun 2017

Stealing an election? Campaign sign thefts have 6th District on guard [View all]

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/

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