The GOP’s Culture-War Hail Mary

Elaine Godfrey: “Last week, as the war with Iran dragged into its seventh month, gas prices shot up to an average of $4.50 a gallon, and polling showed President Trump about twice as far underwater with American voters as he was at this point in 2018, Republican senators determined that the time had come to discuss the most pressing issue of the 2026 campaign: transgender athletes. ‘Girls’ sports are for girls. Boys’ sports are for boys,’ Senator Marsha Blackburn said in a news conference.”

“With 32 days to go until the midterm elections, Republicans’ closing strategy is obvious: They’re going all-in on trans.”