A Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina has rejected Republican attempts to use transgender athletes in women’s sports as a campaign issue, releasing a statement opposing "biological men competing in women’s sports." The move comes as Democrats counter GOP efforts to frame the topic as a divisive political wedge. As a pediatrician, the candidate framed her stance in a measured tone, signaling a shift in how the party addresses the debate. The response highlights the growing tension over transgender inclusion in athletics amid broader cultural and political battles.
Dr Annie Andrews voices opposition to ‘biological men … in women’s sports’ in response to Republican attacksDr Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, has responded to persistent efforts by Republicans to make trans athletes in women’s sports a wedge issue in the race.In a restrained direct-to-camera statement, Andrews – a pediatrician – outlined her opposition to “biological men playing in women’s sports”, as her party pushes back against Republican attacks. Continue reading...
