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How should Democrats respond to the GOP’s anti-trans attacks?

Vice President Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally at the Rawhide Event Center in the Gila River Indian Community on Oct. 10, 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally at the Rawhide Event Center in the Gila River Indian Community on Oct. 10, 2024. Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Republicans have spent tens of millions on transphobic political ads and used anti-trans attack lines during debates. Democrats’ responses have been varied.

Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, recently defended trans people and slammed Republicans for “demonizing” them. Vice President Kamala Harris has responded by saying she would continue to enforce federal laws protecting trans people from discrimination.

However, two congressional candidates have recently released ads responding more negatively to anti-trans attacks against them. Senate candidate Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) released an ad saying, “I don’t want boys playing girls’ sports.” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) also released an ad saying that policies on trans athletes should be made by sports’ governing bodies.

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