Signs of the Time: Election Season Gets Into Full Swing

In just the past few weeks political campaign sign have been sprouting up along major roads, back roads, people's lawns and even in front of local businesses.

Some are big and professional. Others not so much. But they all send a clear message.

Which gets us thinking here at Patch:  How much influence do political signs like these have on voting outcome and do they put a 'name' in your mind when you hit the polls. Do you think they're valuable?

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One place is our new open blog, The Soapbox - Islip Gov't hopes to be the place where locals can debate these kinds of issues in town.

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