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- James Talarico (D-Texas) said billionaire donors, not transgender people, drive America’s problems.
- A voter told Talarico only 0.002 % of under-18s receive gender-affirming surgery, calling it non-issue.
- Talarico said politicians distract from corruption by targeting minorities like transgender people.
- In September, Talarico opposed trans athletes in girls’ sports, citing safety concerns.
- Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Texas) said anti-trans rhetoric no longer resonates with 8-10 % of middle voters.
