Democrat faces criticism over transgender sports messaging shift

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 17:31 · Archive

Rep. Marcy Kaptur is facing attacks from both sides after running campaign ads opposing transgender ideology in schools.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat facing a competitive race in Ohio, has drawn attacks from both sides of the political divide over her recent campaign messaging on transgender issues. In campaign advertisements, Kaptur declared: 'I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools because parents know what's best for their kids.'

The messaging has proved controversial, with both Republicans and progressive Democrats criticising her approach. Fox News reports that imperiled House Democrats have begun backpedalling on transgender messaging in tight races after voting to support biological men in women's sports.

How it is being reported

• Imperiled House Democrat gets ripped by left and right after flip-flop on transgender sportsMarcy Kaptur faces attacks from both Republicans and progressives over her campaign ads opposing transgender youth in girls sports and schools.Fox News · 7 Oct, 17:10
• Dems in tight races backpedal on trans messaging — after voting to support biological men in women’s sportsRep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) declared in a recent ad, "I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools because parents know what’s best for their kids."New York Post · 6 Oct, 19:07

In this story: Marcy Kaptur · Ohio · Republicans · Democrats

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