Henry Kerner: How feds can uphold Hatch Act during midterm season

Federal employees are entitled to First Amendment rights, but the Office of Special Counsel says some rules apply during elections.

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Whether you are a deplorable or a member of the resistance, this is no time to drag your politics to the office. The midterm elections promise to be a trial in terms of avoiding Hatch Act violations. Special Counsel Henry Kerner joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a reminder and some new guidance.

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