James Talarico’s Senate campaign says he opposes transgender athletes in girls’ sports when safety or fairness is jeopardized, but accuses politicians of bullying students. His record shows votes against Texas restrictions and unanswered questions on federal legislation.
Opposes when safety or fairness is at risk. Sure. I don’t buy the “when.” When is that, exactly? Never, apparently — he voted against every restriction Texas put up. That “when” is a get-out-of-jail card. So what’s his vote on the federal bill? Crickets. Show me a threshold, a rule, a number. Otherwise it’s a weathervane in a suit, and the missing piece is the only piece that matters.