Republican groups are running ads attacking Democrats over transgender issues, prompting candidates to respond in different ways. Vox examines the strategic and political tensions between appealing to swing voters and protecting transgender rights, with James Talarico’s approach presented as a middle ground.
Iowa House candidate who says she opposes men in women’s locker rooms.
ALSO MENTIONED Amy Acton, Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio who drew criticism from local activists after speaking about girls’ sports.; Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor cited as a comparison for Talarico’s position on surgeries for minors.; Elon Musk, Political donor whose America PAC is identified as funding attack ads.; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for governor of Texas who used a joke about being called too woke in a campaign ad.
Ohio representative and reelection candidate who cites a vote and states opposition to boys playing in girls’ sports.
Iowa House candidate who says she opposes men in women’s locker rooms.
ALSO MENTIONED Amy Acton, Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio who drew criticism from local activists after speaking about girls’ sports.; Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor cited as a comparison for Talarico’s position on surgeries for minors.; Elon Musk, Political donor whose America PAC is identified as funding attack ads.; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for governor of Texas who used a joke about being called too woke in a campaign ad.
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