TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) -- On Monday, Florida's 29 electors will vote for president and vice-president. Dozens rallied in Tallahassee Saturday to get them to "flip" their vote.
"They know what is America is based upon," said demonstrator Beth White. "It's their duty. I hope it makes a difference."
They chanted, waved signs and encouraged vehicles to honk as they drove by the rally outside the Historic Old Capitol. They voiced concern about President-Elect Donald Trump and his administration.
"The divisiveness and the ulterior motive to take what is public good and turn into private interest," said demonstrator Vicki Tauxe.
"People are going to lose a lot of benefits," said demonstrator Jermaine Miller. "Obamacare, food stamps, medicaid and jobs."
Across the street, Gary Snow had a different message. With a speaker looping the sound of a baby's cry, he said protesters were whining for a lost cause.
"Get over it. You lost," he said. "Sorry, it's not gonna happen."
A peaceful protest turned into a war of words when Snow crossed the street and got closer to the demonstrators, turning up his speaker and disrupting the event. Some protesters confronted Snow, getting in his face with signs and yelling back at him.
Within minutes, police warned both sides not to antagonize, saying they both had rights to express opinion.
The electors will meet Monday at 2 p.m. in the Florida Senate Chamber. Another demonstration is set for earlier that day.
