‘Blue Wave’ proves transphobia is not a winning political strategy

Last week, many queer Washingtonians were reveling in the “blue wave,” a resounding answer to and condemnation of Trump’s far right policies that target LGBTQ+ Americans. Along with Virginia codifying gay marriage into its state Constitution and New Hampshire electing Chris Pappas as the first openly gay Senator, James Talarico’s victory in Texas reinforces that despite the GOP funneling millions of dollars into anti-trans attack ads targeting Talarico, their campaign set on anti-trans fear-mongering was unsuccessful. Talarico’s victory affirmed that Texans would not sacrifice their trans neighbors for a Republican agenda. The victory is news to Republicans and Democrats alike who sacrificed their trans constituents in favor of political power. The days of shortchanging and fear-mongering about the LGBTQ+ community to garner support are numbered. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (Talarico’s Republican opposition) centered his campaign on fear-mongering about trans Texans.

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