Although most people along the route honked their car horns, waved and shouted “Go Biden”, there was a small contingent of R e p u b l i c a n s who received word that the Ridin with Biden Caravan was scheduled for Sunday and they were out there with their thumbs down, calling caravan participants “losers”. Overall, the event proceeded peacefully without incident. “We were thrilled by all the many, many supporters passing by, honking, waving thumbs up, windows down and yelling, “thank you for being here. Go Biden”. It was very encouraging!” Rose Fitzpatrick, President of the Greater Leesburg Democratic Club and one of the coordinators for the caravan event, said. “It was a great day and we are so grateful to everyone that came out to make it a success.” Lillian Lockette, Secretary of the Lake County Democratic Party, said, “With what’s going on with the U.S. Supreme Court, the pandemic, and the protests against systemic racism, to see all those cars with signs for Biden 2020 and the overall enthusiasm from the people at The Villages, it was like a muchneeded shot in the arm. It was exciting to see.” “It was a great, great day. Lake County showed out, coming from all corners of the city,” commented P h y l l i s Archibald, who drove the lead car from Clermont. “It all impressed me. Wonderful, wonderful, it came off well.” “The Ridin with Biden Car Caravan,” Dennis Hamm said, “showed everyone that the Democrats in Florida are here, strong, eager, and ready for victory!”
