Georgia Republican's weeklong anti-trans obsession with Sarah McBride plays out on the House floor and online

"McBride began by congratulating Lt. Col. Chaplain Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison on her recent promotion within the Delaware Army National Guard, noting that Addison is the first woman to hold that rank in the state Guard. She then turned to Delaware's business community, marking the closing of GrassRoots, a locally rooted retail chain founded in the 1970s. McBride credited the women entrepreneurs with building a business that sustained workers and anchored their community for decades, long before women-owned businesses were widely celebrated."

"In her final remarks, McBride recognized Dwayne and Karen Johnson, whose 26-year-old daughter, Faith, died after a battle with ovarian cancer. McBride told the House that the Johnsons helped to pass legislation requiring health insurance companies in Delaware to cover annual ovarian cancer screenings. "We owe it to Faith and families across the country to keep pushing for early detection," McBride said. She yielded the floor without interruption. The presiding officer did not correct the language used to introduce her, and no objection was raised during the session."

""I didn't hear the comment, and I don't know who Rep. Clyde is," McBride told The Advocate through a spokesperson on Friday. "As always, I am grateful to serve and remain focused on lowering costs for my constituents.""

Sarah McBride delivered three speeches focused on honoring Delaware women and community efforts rather than on a disrespectful introduction. McBride congratulated Lt. Col. Chaplain Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison on her promotion, noting she is the first woman to hold that rank in the Delaware Army National Guard. McBride marked the closing of GrassRoots and credited women entrepreneurs with sustaining workers and anchoring their community long before women-owned businesses were widely celebrated. McBride recognized Dwayne and Karen Johnson and credited their advocacy with passing Delaware legislation requiring insurers to cover annual ovarian cancer screenings. She yielded the floor without interruption and said she remained focused on lowering costs for constituents.

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