SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Thousands of No Kings rallies were held across the country today, including in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Lackawanna County Courthouse on Saturday morning to rally voters ahead of the upcoming Midterm Elections.
This is the fourth No Kings event held since June of last year, with signs and chants from demonstrators criticizing President Trump and the policies he has put in place since the start of his 2nd term as President.
“There are people that support democracy and are very disappointed to see what’s happening in our country,” Lauri Geiger said.
Lauri Geiger from West Scranton says this Midterm election is a huge chance for voters in Pennsylvania and across the country to send a message to President Trump and the Republican Party with their vote.
“Politicians should serve all of their constituents, not just the ones that they identify with,” Geiger said.
Demonstrators had the chance to hear from speakers like Rabbi Daniel Swartz, who reminded voters that it’s up to them to elect the candidates who can make decisions in Washington that will benefit all Americans, including those in Northeastern PA.
“We must speak up and demand not only the end of this reign of the terrible but also the enactment of needed policies before it’s too late,” Rabbi Daniel Swartz of Temple Hesed said.
No matter how voters cast their ballot on November 3rd or via Early Voting, Geiger says that the bottom line is to get out and vote.
“If you don’t vote, you don’t have a right to complain. That’s basically what it boils down to; Our Vote is Our Voice. If you don’t vote, that’s showing complacency and that you accept things as they are,” Geiger said.