Source: Fox News
Summary
Democrat Christina Bohannan, running for a House seat in Iowa, called her state a “backwater” due to Republican efforts to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. Bohannan made the comments in 2021, opposing a GOP proposal. She also previously voted against a transgender athletes ban in 2022. The comments were obtained by Fox News Digital and could provide ammunition for Republicans in the competitive House race.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Christina Bohannan, a Democrat, calls Iowa a “backwater” over transgender athlete ban. She previously served in the Iowa state legislature and voted against the ban. Bohannan also urged students to support the Black Lives Matter movement and sent a letter encouraging them to financially contribute to activist funds.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) criticized Bohannan’s remarks, saying she “mocked Iowans for standing up for women and girls.” Bohannan’s comments come as transgender issues continue to split Democrats.
It’s another instance of Bohannan criticizing Iowa for rejecting left-wing policies.
The sequence feels like a familiar ritual, with both sides playing their expected roles.
Bohannan’s words are likely to be used against her in the competitive House race, where the NRCC is aggressively working to re-elect Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
Author: Evan Null
