Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Republicans Revive 'They/Them' Attacks in Midterm Elections
Republicans are using ads to criticize Democrats by saying they support transgender rights, using the phrase 'they/them'.
These ads appeared in 2024 and are now being used again in the 2026 elections.
The ads focus on issues like transgender people in sports and healthcare, and they target Democratic candidates in states like North Carolina and Georgia.
Democrats say the ads are a way for Republicans to avoid talking about important issues like the economy and healthcare.
Some Democrats also express concerns about transgender issues, especially in women's sports.
Republicans are reviving the 'they/them' attack strategy used in the 2024 presidential race for the 2026 midterm elections.
The ads target Democrats with claims of supporting transgender rights, specifically in sports and healthcare.
Key states where these ads are appearing include North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.
Democrats accuse Republicans of using these issues to distract from economic concerns and healthcare.
Some Democrats acknowledge conservative concerns about transgender women in women's sports.
- Who
- Republicans are launching the ads, targeting Democratic candidates.
- What
- Republicans are running ads criticizing Democrats on transgender issues, using the slogan 'they/them'.
- When
- The ads are being used in campaigns for the 2026 midterm elections.
- Where
- The ads are appearing in states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.
- Why
- Republicans aim to attack Democrats on transgender issues, possibly to avoid discussion of other topics.
Democrats' Stance
Republicans' Stance
Campaign Strategy and Focus
Democrats' Stance
Republicans are using the transgender issue to distract from economic and healthcare concerns.
Republicans' Stance
Republicans believe the message effectively resonates with specific voter groups.
Transgender Rights in Sports
Democrats' Stance
Some Democrats sympathize with conservative worries about transgender women in women's sports.
Republicans' Stance
Republicans are strongly opposing transgender rights.
- Targeted Phrase
- 'Kamala is for they/them'
- Key States
- North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia
- Slogan Origin
- 2024 Trump campaign
- Main Issue
- Transgender Rights
- Republican Group
- Senate Leadership Fund
- Democrats' Claim
- Republicans avoiding core issues