Davida Allen wasn’t sure if anyone other than just her and her husband would show up.
It was March 8, International Women’s Day. Weeks prior, Allen had previously called up Tommy Tuberville, Katie Britt and Mike Rogers with hopes of them standing up for their constituents against the unlawful and unconstitutional activities of the current administration.
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