Abdul had a million times better answer when asked about gender affirming care today at the MSU town hall. What a king for not throwing us under the bus even when those Lis Smith Matt Yglesias brainworms consultants keep telling you otherwise

While I agree, running as a Democrat in Michigan is much different than running as a Democrat in Texas.

I still think this is the ideal framing that Dems should use

@serialtrickster You may be philosophical right. But the electorate in Texas may not be as forgiving of a nuanced answer such as it is.

@serialtrickster I think the whole “government shouldn’t tell doctors and parents what to do” is a good framing even in TX

Michigan isn’t Texas though, but I do think this was the answer he should’ve done. But either way, I don’t think this is close to the worst Dems have been. Acton, Sand, and Turek outright did soft transphobia in their answers and I don’t think Talarico went that far.

His answer on sports wasn’t the worst in terms of language but I just hate giving into their framing like this. I do agree that Acton Sand and Turek were the worst tho

@ParkerMolloy Dems need to adopt this framing nationally. Why are republicans wanting to put the government between you and your doctor?

I think Abdul is just smarter on these issues and has better answers because he’s a doctor. Lis smith is leading Talaricos campaign here in Texas so it’s no surprise on his answer. He doesn’t advocate for Medicare for all

Michigan isn’t as culturally conservative as Texas tbf

I still think the way Abdul is framing it would work in either place

@Schlittpilled I'm sure your thoughts are MUCH smarter than those consultants you so maturely sneer at.... "I still think" @WokeMaelle

@Schlittpilled Cuz those consultants were SO right about 2024

@cosmepolitics Why it’s so important we need a DOCTOR to be leading these conversations

He is so good at this. Talerico could never.

To all the people saying this only works because MI is bluer than TX, here’s how the issue polls when you phrase the question in the way Abdul is here. It’s provably effective rhetoric even among independents and to an extent Republicans

Except he is lying. Muslims hate jews, dogs, pork, Christians, lgbt

DA SCARY MUSLAMICS!!!

Exactly. So tired of the hot takes which forget we are human beings first.

Doctors and parents used to make decisions to lobotomize children.

Wow, clearly worked on you

Physician Heal Thyself

Texas is more than 10 points to the right of Michigan.

Why do people listen to those professional losers anyway, who cares if 3 billionaires like them they suck at literally everything.

His later “absolutely” on a national ban was aimed at transgender / gender-reassignment surgeries, not intersex medical decisions. Talarico has not said he opposes doctors and parents deciding on surgery for a child born with ambiguous genitalia or ovotesticular DSD. He opposed the 2023 Texas bill in part because he said it was too broad and would have restricted care for those exact cases

That’s part of the problem. I support gender affirming care for trans kids

The problem is refusing to acknowledge the difference between gender affirming care and gender-reassignment surgeries. Talarico's later “absolutely” on a national ban was aimed at transgender / gender-reassignment surgeries, not intersex medical decisions. When in one's zeal to reach true north, what is the point in causing the most harm to those you pledge to help with your heartfelt concerns/care?

michigan is not texas

YES! We need to get government out of the exam room. Right now, doctors are scared to treat pain. We are losing chronic pain pts to suicide. WE must allow drs to treat their pts!

Different state. Do you actually want to win?

Michigan is 13 points bluer you dumbass. No shit he can be an unabashed trans ally.

What a smart, kind and brilliant answer ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

2/Im not in agreement on transitioning minors,but I don’t want Gov in my private life,so I’m not hypocritical to dictate to others. Although insurance should not cover given they can deny CA & other life saving treatments. Thanks 2 Congress being 4 sale to the highest bidders.

Fantastic answer by Abdul

He’s a fraud

It’s a shit answer.

What’s the number for transgender surgeries on minors? Far more important issues. Amazing,every one has an opinion on how someone else should conduct their lives. Same ppl wouldn’t want anyone telling them how the hell to live. Agree or not, it’s not your business.1/

Do you seriously think there’s a giant demographic of Texas voters who will be swayed by this?

Because he was the former governor and Secretary of State and the last gasp of the dying Dem-coal union machine? He would’ve lost in 2024 anyway

Yeah? I mean he was really just the last gasp of a dying machine. Anyway Texas isn’t WV either way

See how easy it is guys

Leave the kids alone.

Says the person supporting Islamic groups and is a DSA member.

Are you a child hermaphroditism?

I swear if it wasn't for Palestine I would vote republican

What a bunch of absolute freaks

Its not health care its mental illness

NO KINGS 👑

SInce they've not gone through clinical trials that were designed after WWII to prevent medical experimentation, what if some elements of trans medicine for youth are more like lobotomy and thalidomide than therapeutic? Do you trust those who sell healthcare on that?

Off buildings, not under the bus