Posted on 03/05/2016 11:44:19 AM PST by Impala64ssa
Reality star Caitlyn Jenner's offer to be a "trans ambassador" to U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz drew criticism on Friday from some members of the LGBT community, but major transgender rights organizations stayed out of the fray.
Jenner told gay and lesbian publication The Advocate in an interview posted this week that she admired Cruz despite the social conservative's stance on transgender issues.
The 66-year-old Olympic gold medalist turned television personality called Cruz a "great constitutionalist" and said she would like to advise him on questions relating to her community.
"Yes, trans ambassador to the president of the United States, so we can say, 'Ted, love what you're doing but here's what's going on,'" Jenner, who last year became the most high-profile American to transition to a different gender, told The Advocate.
The muted reaction to Jenner's support for Cruz appeared to show the high level of esteem she enjoys in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. But that did not stop some of its members speaking out.
"Doing my best to not send tweets to a woman I respect for her courage, but dang it, @Caitlyn_Jenner you're killing me with Cruz support!" Chely Wright, the first country music star to come out as gay, wrote in a post on Twitter.
Some in the LGBT community took a more pointed stand, citing Cruz's opposition to same-sex marriage and his criticism of government efforts to allow students to use a bathroom that conforms to their gender identity.
In January, at a campaign stop in Iowa, Cruz said "inflicting" transgender students on teachers by allowing them to use a faculty restroom in line with their gender identity was better than having them share a bathroom with other students, according to video from NBC News.
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I think if you don’t cut it off, you are only a half hearted cross dresser. Surely there are more qualified candidates for trans ambassador. I can’t wait to hear about the trans ambassador’s visit to various Muslim and African nations.
damn. Now Cruz wont be able to pick him and that would have put him over the top /s
Jenner, come on man. Cut the nonsense and end the insanity
LOL!
Another great Cruz endorsement.
So I guess bruce beat the rap for killing the female motorist he rear ended into another vehicle driving while distracted.
The Beck affiliation is painful to watch.
I like Ted Cruz, but Trump is the best man for the job.
Liberals are Pathetic. “She”, “her”? It’s impossible. Chromosomes Dumbasses.
“I like Ted Cruz, but Trump is the best man for the job.”
For what job? Trans ambassador? He has my vote. As a trannie maybe he could get a nicer wig?
Iran ambassadorship? No problemo.
“Pay more attention to me, Me, MEEEEEEE!!!!!”
Yes, he did.
Bruce knows how to rock the boat, even tip the boat over.
That’s the Kardashian in him/her.
Nobody was even discussing him since what? Before Xmas. To be honest, it was a welcome “Caitlyn-Free” break. Now he’s back looking for the spotlight.
Remember when “blowing a tranny” meant serious car trouble? A common occurence at drag races ;-)
has an amazing `Chick With A ****'.
>>“Pay more attention to me, Me, MEEEEEEE!!!!!”<<
Correct. Good observation. It’s sickening and it’s not going away. The Jenner beast is now trying to start a political movement. God help us :(
Hey, a vote is a vote. And Bruce is republican.
She had me at "trans am"
I have to wonder why Cruz hasn’t denounced the endorsement.
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