‘No Kings’ foot soldiers ignore organizers’ warning, go all in for Democrats
The article says some local “No Kings” demonstrations are promoting Democratic voting messages despite the national organisers’ guidance against partisan activity. It presents this as evidence that the protests are also being used to mobilise voters, a distinction with potential implications for the rules governing tax-exempt organisations.
It cites suggested signs and calls to wear blue from Indivisible groups in Delaware and Oregon, and quotes an Indivisible co-founder encouraging one group to focus on President Donald Trump. The article describes a network of about 300 progressive organisations, unions and political operatives, estimates their combined annual revenues at $2.5 billion, and says around 3,000 events are planned. The supplied text ends during an example from California, and the organisers did not respond to the article’s request for comment.
- Some local rallies promote voting Democratic despite national guidance against partisan messaging.
- The article identifies about 300 groups and estimates $2.5 billion in annual revenue.
- It says roughly 3,000 events are planned as part of voter mobilisation.