-John Ewing [D] won the Omaha Mayoralty defeating his anti-trans opponent
-Zohran Mamdani is hardcore pro-trans rights and he won the NYC democratic primary and looks to win the general, and the incumbent Mayor Adams tried to pivot to banning trans kids in public school bathrooms in NYC but he's out of the race now (for a host of reasons)
-Andy Beshear [D] won in *KENTUCKY* and he's great on trans rights
I think there's more evidence that running on Trans Rights is better than conceding transphobia to the GOP not just morally but politically as well.
It may finally dawn on republicans that the economy is everyone’s main focus. While trans issues maybe on the bottom of survey lists I believe that the majority of people do not have a problem with the trans community. It’s only a small group that want to make it an issue
Turns out people are starting to realize that trans people are NOT the enemy and that the REAL enemies are the Christian pastors and preachers who prey on little children, the red hat wearing MAGAchuds, and the Republicans in office who refuse to lift a finger to help the Hoi Polloi and instead do everything in their power to make sure their billionaire buddies get all the help they don't need.
So yeah. These anti-trans attack ads seem to have finally run their course.
Erin had all the receipts on how focus group junk science related to political ads contributed to the insane behavior of republicans (and weak democrats) towards Trans people since January, so it's exciting to see the bully logic get shut down in its own language.
I think Spanberger wins this race. There just isn't a way for Earle-Sears to get over 50%. Incumbency with regard to party seems like a drag, too, people like Youngkin but not so much all the baggage, Earle-Sears would deliver a dish they don't like. I simply wouldn't put money on anything but the Democrat handily taking it.
You know what? I'll take one for the team. If it gets Spanberger the seat, I'll personally allow Republicans in Virginia to call me the T-slur from now until the end of Election Day.
Considering this, and
-John Ewing [D] won the Omaha Mayoralty defeating his anti-trans opponent
-Zohran Mamdani is hardcore pro-trans rights and he won the NYC democratic primary and looks to win the general, and the incumbent Mayor Adams tried to pivot to banning trans kids in public school bathrooms in NYC but he's out of the race now (for a host of reasons)
-Andy Beshear [D] won in *KENTUCKY* and he's great on trans rights
I think there's more evidence that running on Trans Rights is better than conceding transphobia to the GOP not just morally but politically as well.
People are far more likely to be motivated to vote, positively, about trans rights, than to be against trans rights.
That is extremely encouraging, especially in the US!
You Winsome and you Losesome it seems. Not sad to see you go Mr. Earle!
It may finally dawn on republicans that the economy is everyone’s main focus. While trans issues maybe on the bottom of survey lists I believe that the majority of people do not have a problem with the trans community. It’s only a small group that want to make it an issue
Basically, there just isn't enough of a panic over trans whatever to help Earle-Sears.
Sorry don’t understand your comment are u for Earl- Sears?
No, lol.
Turns out people are starting to realize that trans people are NOT the enemy and that the REAL enemies are the Christian pastors and preachers who prey on little children, the red hat wearing MAGAchuds, and the Republicans in office who refuse to lift a finger to help the Hoi Polloi and instead do everything in their power to make sure their billionaire buddies get all the help they don't need.
So yeah. These anti-trans attack ads seem to have finally run their course.
Erin had all the receipts on how focus group junk science related to political ads contributed to the insane behavior of republicans (and weak democrats) towards Trans people since January, so it's exciting to see the bully logic get shut down in its own language.
Spanberger blunted the attacks by being ready with her own ads. Her message is more subtle but mirrors what was effective for Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin Sup Ct election where she faced similar anti-trans attack ads. https://host2.adimpact.com/admo/viewer/3eaea482-fd87-4f31-9868-06c8829fcec3/
Good ad, she's letting it be a local issue in terms of the school stuff, I'm convinced she wins this race.
I think Spanberger wins this race. There just isn't a way for Earle-Sears to get over 50%. Incumbency with regard to party seems like a drag, too, people like Youngkin but not so much all the baggage, Earle-Sears would deliver a dish they don't like. I simply wouldn't put money on anything but the Democrat handily taking it.
You know what? I'll take one for the team. If it gets Spanberger the seat, I'll personally allow Republicans in Virginia to call me the T-slur from now until the end of Election Day.
CONTENT WARNING: Anti-Trans slurs:
There are actually two T-slurs: "Tranny" and "Trap".
(I assume you meant the former, though)
Awesome and uplifting news! Thanks Erin!