Republicans Bet Big on Anti-Trans Ads

“Over the first half of October, Donald Trump and his allies poured more than $21 million into television ads attacking Kamala Harris over her past support of certain rights for transgender people – a message they have spread during nationally televised NFL games, college football broadcasts and in battleground states,” CNN reports.

“It’s a staggering sum to spend on a topic that most voters say isn’t a top priority for them this election. But Trump’s campaign is betting any voters still choosing between the two candidates can be swayed to take sides in a cultural fight that has torn apart state houses and school boards in recent years – one that has put tremendous focus on an incredibly small, marginalized group that already faces discrimination-based violence.”

“Republicans in key Senate races have mirrored that messaging as part of a playbook painting Democrats as out of touch with most voters.”