"I love-and I'm just gonna say this cuz it's on my mind-the trans children who showed up yesterday at the state capital to advocate for their humanity. They shouldn't have to, but it was an inspiration to watch."
"Nobody who reads that quote in good faith could possibly think Talarico was being creepy or predatory in any way. The idea is so insulting, it hurts to even type out."
James Talarico, a 36-year-old Texas state representative who won the Democratic primary for Senate, faces attacks from Republicans over comments made three years ago on a podcast. In the resurfaced clip, Talarico expressed admiration for transgender children who demonstrated at the State House against anti-trans legislation, including bills blocking minors from accessing gender-affirming care. He stated his love for these trans youth who advocated for their humanity. The Republican National Committee shared the clip, prompting GOP figures including Texas Rep. Brandon Gill, Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy, and Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton to criticize Talarico's remarks as inappropriate. The article characterizes these attacks as coordinated transphobia and notes that some Democrats have attempted to distance themselves from supporting trans youth to appeal to social conservatives.
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