Nudists won't get own polling site - St. Petersburg Times

The nudists at Caliente Resort have asked Pasco County elections officials to set up a clothing-optional polling place for their community.

Brian Corley, Pasco's supervisor of elections, dismissed the request as a publicity stunt.

"I think they're just doing some marketing hype," said Corley, adding he heard there was a news release by Caliente touting its request.

Corley said the request came a few weeks ago, and there's not enough time to set up a new polling place for this election. Even for 2010 would be difficult, he said.

He said he prefers not to create new precincts outside the reapportionment of voting districts every 10 years. (The next one happens in 2012.) Even then, the County Commission would have to approve.

"Polling places, you don't tinker with them before apportionment unless you have to," he said.

Plus there are more practical considerations. Nothing in state law prohibits a nudist polling place, but how would the clerks and deputies wear their badges?

"Even if I was behind what they were asking for — which I explained I am not — it's just too much to ask right now," Corley said.

Caliente residents currently go about two miles north on U.S. 41, to precinct 70 at The Groves clubhouse, to vote.

County Commissioner Pat Mulieri, whose central Pasco district includes the resort, doubted the need for a new precinct. Creating a new one would cost money, so there would need to be a good reason to do it, she said.

"They can do absentees," she said. "They can do early voting — I mean, they do leave the place."

Comments on this article

by Sam	Nov 5, 2008 9:03 PM
Have these clowns been reading the newspapers regarding the killer germs going around, mostly on one's hands? Need I say more? Double ick.

by JB	Nov 5, 2008 8:58 PM
you do realize that now that obama won, we will be overrun with terrorists, martians will attack, the seas will rise, the earth will quake ... OR, it's just another president and the world will keep spinning. ease up everyone, it will be ok. gosh...

by Cly	Nov 4, 2008 10:07 PM
This is supposed to be a free country. naturistmingle are looking for people who are open minded and want to enjoy the company of others of a like mind.

by scott	Nov 4, 2008 6:30 PM
can we set up a place for illegitimate children...what about for Obamanites...they need their own polling place, and delivered on short buses

by scott	Nov 4, 2008 6:21 PM
this is a rediculous request and article. I AM REPUBLICAN...WE CAN'T ALL BE ON WELFARE!!"

by bigone	Nov 4, 2008 5:23 PM
Hey where the heck do they carry their picture ID...AND IS IT A NUDE PHOTO

by Glenn	Nov 4, 2008 3:59 PM
If Florida had a nude polling place, would the state be classified as a "swing" state in this elections?

by OBAMA	Nov 4, 2008 3:55 PM
ASK OBAMA TO PAY FOR IT, HE IS BUYING EVERYTHING ELSE WITH OUR HARD EARNED MONEY

by Annie	Nov 4, 2008 3:51 PM
Please, they need to grow up! If they have to go to the Post Office, E.R., doctor's office, etc., do they want to just show up naked there too? Go naked at home- whatev- but when you have to go to a public place- nobody wants to see all your stuff!

by mary	Nov 4, 2008 3:44 PM
put on some clothes and vote

by Bruce	Nov 4, 2008 3:01 PM
If the economy continues to negatively affect the middle class, we may all soon be nudists out of necessity.

by ryan	Nov 4, 2008 1:39 PM
All the money we waste on everything, is it really too much to ask? I'd rather they had their own polls then show up at public ones nude! But if its true that they commonly leave the place, then screw them make up your minds!

by Douglas	Nov 4, 2008 1:34 PM
Most negative comments are made buy folks that dont even know how to use there own skin.

by PY	Nov 3, 2008 6:53 PM
Do they not dress to leave the resort for anything else?? Live life however you like but enough of the requests from every damn special interest group.

by TJ	Nov 3, 2008 3:33 PM
With Obama's tax hike (AKA Marxism spread the wealth), they won't be able to afford clothes to travel to the regular polling site! LOL

by Dave	Nov 3, 2008 12:00 PM
To quote the article "Plus there are more practical considerations. Nothing in state law prohibits a nudist polling place, but how would the clerks and deputies wear their badges?" DUH! It's called a LANYARD, you wear it on your neck!

by Bob	Nov 3, 2008 12:00 PM
I'm with John. They need to make it clothing optional only if you are between 18 and 30.

by joe	Nov 3, 2008 12:00 PM
Nudists don't need their own polling site. Just let them go to their regular site nude.

by KENNY	Nov 3, 2008 11:59 AM
This is crap what a waste of everybody's time and energy. i agree it's nothing but a PR stunt.

by Karl	Nov 3, 2008 11:59 AM
Work hard, give your money to illegals, spread the wealth. "Che" Obama.

by Chloe	Nov 3, 2008 11:59 AM
Families? What families? God intended his children to live as human beings. Some in families, some as solitary souls but all living a moral life. Nudists have no truck with me, any more than those who want to fornicate outside of marriage.Pig dung

by 42itus1	Nov 3, 2008 11:59 AM
Sounds like a total lack of self control if they can't put clothes on long enough to vote. Jeeez....morons.

by Paul	Nov 3, 2008 11:58 AM
VOTE BY MAIL

by JakeBabe	Nov 2, 2008 7:36 PM
Ha,ha,ha! Too funny!

by wontbepublished	Nov 2, 2008 3:14 PM
I think it is more of a shame that Alan can't spell worth a flip! My gosh do something!!

by DAVID	Nov 2, 2008 3:13 PM
If McSame wins, we'll lose more than our "shirts". Our helathcare, our tax cuts for the middle class, our kids to war in Iran and Syria, etc....

by Bernie	Nov 2, 2008 3:10 PM
I guess voting isn't what it's cracked up to be.

by AnnePage	Nov 2, 2008 3:05 PM
If the Nudists lose, then the Terrorists win... LOL

by David	Nov 2, 2008 3:04 PM
If one cannot get dressed to vote then don't vote. How ridiculous to want a nude polling place !!!

by Cheryl	Nov 2, 2008 3:01 PM
Do these nudists normally run around in public,outside the resort in the nude?

by SR	Nov 2, 2008 2:16 PM
Only in America

by Wayne	Nov 1, 2008 2:58 PM
Remember the No. on Prop.8 signs that say "Equality for All". Well give them nudists equality too and set up a place for them to vote. That's a no brainer in this election.

by Pat	Oct 31, 2008 10:05 PM
I dont understand what the big deal is, After all we are all naked in the eyes of the lord

by Wolf	Oct 31, 2008 9:29 PM
Why can't they just vote in the nude at the regular polling places - most folks wouldn't mind!

by tim	Oct 31, 2008 9:29 PM
If "Che" Obama wins, they're really going to lose their shorts.