Despite chilly weather and the loud sounds of construction at the Walnut Street bridge Tuesday afternoon, a group of protesters stood by Frazier Avenue traffic to send President Barack Obama and Congress a message.
“We’re pressing Washington to fight,” said Gary Holland, 65.
Mr. Holland was one of about 18 people who attended a North Chattanooga rally organized by the self-described progressive organization MoveOn.org.
Antoinette Pereira, 59, an event organizer, said the rally was meant as a counterpoint to those who say the election of U.S. Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., was a rejection of health care reform.