The article delves into a debate within the Democratic Party regarding the participation of transgender women in women's sports, ignited by Gavin Newsom's comments. While legal scholars like Dale Carpenter view Newsom's statements as an opportunity for discussion, others, like Kate Kendell, criticize him for capitulating to conservative viewpoints. This controversy signals a broader struggle among Democrats, with Congressman Seth Moulton expressing a common concern among parents about the safety of young girls competing against transgender athletes. The varying opinions illustrate the tensions within progressive circles on this complex issue.
"Newsom's deliberate break with progressive Democrats comes a month or so after Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton told the press: 'I have two little girls. I don't want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete.'"},{"quote":"Dale Carpenter praised the California governor for 'opening a space for discussion,' which is a strange way to describe what sounds like flat-out opposition to trans athletes."},{"quote":"Kendall called the podcast 'a humiliating demonstration of unprincipled boot-licking by Newsom,' who was unable to mount any cogent response to the issues raised."},{
Moulton's comments found resonance among fellow Democrats who thanked him, highlighting a disconnect in the party regarding trans athlete participation in sports."}],
Moulton said that after his comments, many Democrats thanked him, showing a disconnect in the party regarding trans athlete participation in sports.
Kendall criticized Newsom's comments as unprincipled and lacking a cogent argument in response to the issues raised by Kirk.
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