(PHOTOS) – Protests don’t sway Georgia’s electors from voting for Trump
By Steve Eberhardt, contributor
Two hundred protesters gathered in the cold in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia State Capitol building to encourage members of the Electoral College to cast their votes against Donald Trump. The march and rally were organized by a coalition of groups lead by Democracy Spring Georgia.
Participants expressed concern about a variety of issues including the danger of nuclear weapons, Russian interference in the Presidential election, and rape culture. They chanted “Dump Trump” and “We reject the President-elect” while marching.
All 16 Georgia electors cast their votes for Trump.
A protester at the Georgia State Capitol carries a sign that reads, “Don’t fill America’s highest office with America’s lowest turd!”
A protester in front of the Georgia Capitol carries a sign that reads, “Trump is unfit.”
Margaret Harrell from Toco Hills said that she didn’t imagine ever needing to be an activist but thinks that this moment is too important for our country.
Chuck Woddail holds a sign that reads, “Stand with the framers and stand up for America” while saying that, “The electors need to do their job and stop the election of Donald Trump.”
Cheryl Beard holds a sign that reads, “Black lives matter” and says that, “Trump’s cabinet choices are detrimental to the sacredness of black lives.”
Triana Arnold-James leads marchers in chants in front of the Georgia State Capitol.
A protester holds a sign that reads, “We do not outsource America’s Presidency” during the march at the Georgia State Capitol.
A protester holds a sign tha reads, “Hate will not make us great” as he marches in front of the Georgia State Capitol.
During the rally in Liberty Plaza, protesters hold signs that read, “Our children deserve better than Trump” and “He made America hate again.”
A sign reading “The world is watching” is seen above the crowd during the rally in Liberty Plaza.
A crowd gathers in Liberty Plaza to encourage members of the Electoral College to cast their votes against Donald Trump.
Dani Atlanta speaks to the crowd gathered in Liberty Plaza saying that, “Hope itself is an act of resistance.”
Lucy Ahmann, Caroline Ahmann, Anne Landers, and Jayne-Anne Ahmann, representing three generations of Decatur residents attend the rally in Liberty Plaza.
Protesters march in front of the Georgia Capitol to encourage members of the Electoral College to cast their votes against Donald Trump.
Ray Dafrico holds a sign that reads, “The world is watching.”
Protesters gather at the gates of Liberty Plaza across the street from the Georgia Capitol as members of the Electoral College cast their votes.
Decatur resident Sara Cushing holds a sign that reads, “Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly Donald Trump.”
Dana Bowers leads protesters in chants as members of the Electoral College cast their votes at the Georgia Capitol.
Protesters gather in Liberty Plaza as members of the Electoral College cast their votes for President at the Georgia State Capitol.
Melanie B. holds a sign that reads, “Rapist elect” and says that Trump has openly supported rape culture.
