Especially in local races, political signs can drive name recognition in important ways. In one study, they even helped elevate a fictitious candidate to near the front of the pack.

While allowing green signs without Biden's name to remain in place at dozens of project sites, white signs, about six-feet by four-feet, containing Biden's name have been ordered removed.

Due in large part to the extremity of views expressed, and in equally large part to the media's penchant for identifying outrage, Tea Party signs have become a political storyline.

The signs are on porches, the sides of buildings and at prominent intersections. O’Pake is Schuylkill County district attorney, and Burke is a partner in the Burke & Burke law firm in Shenandoah.