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New York Democratic candidate releases ad against trans athletes
Original: "This corresponds with a modest, but growing, trend: Democrats are capitalizing on anti-trans hysteria, or otherwise" 🏳️
Blake Gendebien, the Democratic congressional candidate in New York's 21st district, has released a campaign ad decrying "boys in girls sports." Commenters note the ad fits a modest but growing trend of Democrats capitalizing on anti-trans sentiment or staying silent on the issue. Critics within progressive circles see the ad as legitimizing hostility toward transgender people ahead of the election.
Why now: A Democratic candidate running an anti-trans ad contradicts expectations of his party's stance, drawing criticism from progressives.
Blake GendebienNew York's 21st congressional districtDemocratic Party
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- "This corresponds with a modest, but growing, trend: Democrats are capitalizing on anti-trans hysteria, or otherwise" 🏳️⚧️ NY-21 Dem Congressional Candidate Blake Gendebien Releases Ad Decrying “Boys In Girls Sports” https://www. erininthemorning.com/p/ny-21-d… · zendorea@social.aktaeon.net · 2
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