Hi. Multiple-time election observer here. You don't just send your supporters into polling places to "go and watch." If a leader of a foreign country did that, international organizations would be extraordinarily concerned.
Election observation is not something anyone can simply *go and do.* It requires training. It requires restraint. The fact that the President is encouraging his supporters to "go and watch" is inviting voter intimidation and potentially violence.
One of the things we look for when we are visiting polling stations in foreign countries is large crowds that are clearly there to agitate for one party or another. This is an indication that something is very wrong, that one group is trying to keep another away from the polls.
Raise your hand if you're in favor of a big ol' THIS IS ILLEGAL label on posts that encourage unaccredited "observers" to show up at polling stations 🙋🏻♀️
Many questions about what to do if you see this sort of disruption on Election Day.
1. Inform a poll worker- they will have resources to call
2. Call Protect the Vote or another nonpartisan election protection organization protectthevote.net
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