Sarah McBride Wasn’t Looking for a Fight on Trans Rights
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Deep Dive
Why did Representative Nancy Mace introduce a bathroom bill targeting Sarah McBride?
Mace introduced the bill to politicize McBride's presence in Congress, distract from lacking policy solutions, and grab headlines.
How did Sarah McBride react to the bathroom bill introduced by Nancy Mace?
McBride was not surprised but thought the politicization might wait until January. She focused on her record and the issues she campaigned on.
What was Sarah McBride's emotional response to the disrespectful attacks?
McBride felt used for headlines and discussed deeply personal matters, but she anticipated the Republican Party's tactics.
How does Sarah McBride view the Republican Party's approach to governance?
She believes they are more interested in performance art and provocations than serious legislation and governing.
What does Sarah McBride think about the effectiveness of Trump's anti-trans ads?
She acknowledges they worked in the national election but emphasizes the need for Democrats to be mindful of public opinion and pull people along.
How does Sarah McBride handle threats and attacks, given her experience?
She has matured and found confidence, allowing her to contextualize and not internalize the pain as much as she did in her 20s.
What legacy of her late husband, Andrew Cray, does Sarah McBride carry forward?
She carries his principles of grace and kindness, particularly in dealing with political opponents and personal attacks.
How does Sarah McBride plan to approach the next two years in Congress?
She anticipates a challenging environment but emphasizes the need to summon hope and recognize the historical resilience of Americans in the face of greater odds.
- Nancy Mace introduced a bathroom bill targeting McBride.
- Speaker Mike Johnson denied trans identity on 'scriptural grounds'.
- McBride plans to focus on economic issues and kitchen table concerns.
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