AreĀ transgenderĀ people no longer an effective scapegoat for the GOP? OneĀ TexasĀ Republican leader says attacks on gender identity are falling flat in Lone Star State elections.
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan toldĀ Texas MonthlyĀ thatĀ RepublicansĀ focused too much on culture war issues this election cycle and are paying the price. āWeāre just not paying attention to the issues that matter,ā he said.
I would venture a guess that the Republican base for the most part hasnāt encountered a trans person, but they have encountered $120+ refueling of their giant monster trucks and grocery bills being twice what they were 10 years ago. But hey those 1% raises at work make them grateful to have a job. Sure is surprising their message is resonating.