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TommyT139

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2. Seems accurate to me.

Reply to ShazzieB (Original post)

Sun Apr 5, 2026, 09:43 PM

Sunday

Newsom's decisions and actions have been noticed. It matters where and when one is willing to fight. (Btw, that's not "undermining," that's just observation.)

None of that is to say that the millions of people who care about trans folk - as well as trans folks - will vote Rethug. Yet it certainly impacts commitment, enthusiasm, and trust for whatever emerges going forward.

Once a party decides who and who does not "deserve" civil rights and equal access to the benefits of community, that's hard to repair, and harder still to keep from spreading to other groups.

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Running from trans rights could cost Democrats [View all] ShazzieB Sunday OP

I reject the premise. OAITW r.2.0 Sunday #1

Perfect post.... democratsruletheday Monday #8

Seems accurate to me. TommyT139 Sunday #2

Not voting for the one person -- most often, a Democrat -- that can stop a Republican from winning office... W_HAMILTON Monday #5

Bookmarking. rzemanfl Sunday #3

Who is pure enough? comradebillyboy Sunday #4

They either don't say the right words or say the wrong ones -- no matter what, BLAME DEMOCRATS! betsuni Monday #6

I didn't post this to "blame Democrats." ShazzieB Monday #7