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Moulton doubles down on transgender athletes comments: ‘Backlash … proves my point’
The Hill ^ | 11/11/2024 | Joanne Haner

Posted on 11/11/2024 7:59:48 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) doubled down on his recent comments about transgender athletes, saying the response to them proves his point.

“I was just speaking authentically as a dad about one of many issues where I think we’re just out of touch with the majority of voters, and I stand by my position,” Moulton said Sunday during an MSNBC appearance. “The backlash I’ve received proves my point that we can’t even have these discussions as a party.”

“And we’ve got to be able to have these debates,” he added. “But, instead, we have a wing of our party that shames us, that tries to cancel people who try to even bring up these difficult topics, and, frankly, shames voters.”

Moulton was recently quoted in a story from The New York Times about Democratic finger-pointing after Vice President Harris lost the 2024 election, saying his party had leaned too heavily into identity politics, forging a path for President-elect Trump and Republicans to a decisive victory.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: athletes; comments; moulton; sports; trans; transgender
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I will give him credit for sticking it to the rats and not backing down.
1 posted on 11/11/2024 7:59:48 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Glad he’s speaking up, even if he’s late to the party.


2 posted on 11/11/2024 8:02:55 AM PST by Roadrunner383
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I saw this replayed on Fox. I couldn’t agree more.


3 posted on 11/11/2024 8:03:58 AM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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“And we’ve got to be able to have these debates,” he added. “But, instead, we have a wing of our party that shames us, that tries to cancel people who try to even bring up these difficult topics, and, frankly, shames voters.”

Welcome back to reality, Seth. Let's see how long it lasts or if he's going to have to issue a groveling apology to keep his seat.

4 posted on 11/11/2024 8:04:25 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Moulton wants to be Governor, or Senator, clearly. Maybe he is planning to take on Ed Markey. Perhaps even run for president eventually. He is no dummy, and can read the tea leaves on this tranny nonsense. He went to Phillips Academy and Harvard (BS, Physics, MBA, MPP) and served in the Marines in Iraq (4 tours, infantry, Bronze Star, discharged as Captain). Keep an eye on him.


5 posted on 11/11/2024 8:05:18 AM PST by montag813
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To: Opinionated Blowhard

Yup—he either apologizes or turns Republican.

I am betting on the apology.

You can’t fight witch-burning in Salem.


6 posted on 11/11/2024 8:06:05 AM PST by cgbg (It is time to pull the Deep State out of the mass media--like ticks from a dog.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Now all he has to do is reconsider all of his bad positions and switch to Republican, the party of freedom and no indoctrination.


7 posted on 11/11/2024 8:06:20 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“President Trump sells out Madison Square Garden -- Kamala sells out America”)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

It’s about money but at some point the price of placating the 2% of the population will become too high


8 posted on 11/11/2024 8:06:36 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: Roadrunner383

They’re all late to the party. Had they been able to commit enough fraud to win last Tuesday, none of this would be going on. And as soon as they can turn the tables back their way, it’ll go right back to what it was.

The ones who actually got it in the Democrat party switched over and joined the Trump train. The rest of these dopes are just fingerpointing while it’s fashionable to do so.


9 posted on 11/11/2024 8:06:51 AM PST by Dahoser (The Harris campaign and media allies are not using JOY and FORWARD accidentally. Look them up.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

42% suicide rate...it’s simple, it’s a mental disorder and those supporting it want to see kids dead!!!


10 posted on 11/11/2024 8:09:17 AM PST by mikelets456
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To: ChicagoConservative27

We need to begin considering the distinct possibility that many Democrats both in the House and Senate may consider switching parties in the coming months and years. The momentum is clear.


11 posted on 11/11/2024 8:09:34 AM PST by Frank Drebin (And don't ever let me catch you guys in America!)
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“..I will give him credit for sticking it to the rats and not backing down....”

Yep.... I thought bravery and common sense left MA way back in 1974.
Evidently, there may still be some small remnant of it left there.
Rest assured, they’ll find a way to cancel him and pronto!! Spit.


12 posted on 11/11/2024 8:10:10 AM PST by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created..." )
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To: Frank Drebin

Let us see how many Democratic office-holders stand up for Moulton.

My current count is zero.


13 posted on 11/11/2024 8:10:45 AM PST by cgbg (It is time to pull the Deep State out of the mass media--like ticks from a dog.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

This may become a trend. Recently a CNN panel blew up over the issue of boys in the girl’s bathroom. A black conservative was saying that normal people don’t like boys...he was interrupted by white guy who shouted I won’t listen to transphobia! They’re girls! The point is that the trans activists have gotten away with temper tantrums and bullying to shut down debate. I think those days may be over.


14 posted on 11/11/2024 8:11:00 AM PST by DeplorablePaul
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Don’t be too quick to praise him. His voting record reveals his true colors.

He joined with every single house democrat to vote against the bill that would protect women’s sports.


15 posted on 11/11/2024 8:11:26 AM PST by Andy'smom (Proud member of the basket of deplorables)
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To: cgbg
"...in the coming months and years..."
16 posted on 11/11/2024 8:12:36 AM PST by Frank Drebin (And don't ever let me catch you guys in America!)
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To: DeplorablePaul

We want the trans activists to be loud and noisy and mean.

They can destroy the Democrat Party from within.


17 posted on 11/11/2024 8:13:10 AM PST by cgbg (It is time to pull the Deep State out of the mass media--like ticks from a dog.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

What does the Rappin Ho think about kicking some real balls out on the pitch?


18 posted on 11/11/2024 8:13:49 AM PST by ComputerGuy (Heavily-medicated for your protection)
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To: montag813

“Moulton wants to be Governor, or Senator, clearly. Maybe he is planning to take on Ed Markey. Perhaps even run for president eventually. He is no dummy, and can read the tea leaves on this tranny nonsense. He went to Phillips Academy and Harvard (BS, Physics, MBA, MPP) and served in the Marines in Iraq (4 tours, infantry, Bronze Star, discharged as Captain). Keep an eye on him.”

I thought Governor but actually Senator seems more likely.

He has already run for President.


19 posted on 11/11/2024 8:14:14 AM PST by Andy'smom (Proud member of the basket of deplorables)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Personally, I am happy to have Democrats talk about tranny nonsense.


20 posted on 11/11/2024 8:15:35 AM PST by PGR88
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