On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, members of the McDowell County Democratic Party gathered along South Main Street in Marion to show their love for “America the Beautiful” and to voice opposition to U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who was in town for a separate event.
A Feb. 14 protest was held in McDowell County, aiming to show love for the United States.
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On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, members of the McDowell County Democratic Party gathered along South Main Street in Marion.
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The McDowell County Democratic Party stated that it will continue to host events that encourage participation, dialogue, and involvement in the democratic process.
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On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, members of the McDowell County Democratic Party gathered along South Main Street in Marion to show their love for “America the Beautiful” and to voice opposition to U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, who was in town for a separate event.
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Organizers said they were committed to maintaining a respectful presence throughout the demonstration.
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A sign at a protest held in McDowell County on Feb. 14.
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“On Valentine’s Day, we wanted to express our love for our country and the democratic principles that make it strong,” said organizer Anna Caldwell.
“On Valentine’s Day, we wanted to express our love for our country and the democratic principles that make it strong. We believe civic engagement is an important part of patriotism.”
