Morning Wire Transgender Issue Unites Voters Ahead of Midterms | 4.13.25
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Apr 13, 2025 A recent poll reveals growing opposition to taxpayer-funded gender transitions, even among Democrats. Insights shed light on how this issue could reshape voter dynamics in the upcoming midterms. Advocacy efforts aim to protect children's rights amidst rising concerns over transgender policies in education and sports. As skepticism around funding for gender transition grows, political strategies are in flux, with Democrats facing pressure from both their base and swing voters. This heated topic could significantly impact election outcomes.
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Widespread Opposition to Taxpayer-Funded Transitions
- 65% of Americans oppose federal funding for gender transition surgeries or treatments.
- This opposition transcends party lines, impacting support for candidates who endorse such spending.
American Principles Project's Goal
- The American Principles Project aims to protect children and parental rights, likening themselves to the NRA for families.
- They seek to defund federal expenditures promoting transgenderism in schools and hospitals, viewing the transgender industry's lobbying efforts as a threat.
Exposure to Transgender Ideology Fuels Opposition
- Increased exposure to the transgender industry's agenda correlates with increased opposition, as seen with the shift in public opinion on transgender athletes in sports.
- This suggests that greater awareness of the issue leads to more people opposing it.