Wichita, Kansas (KWCH) – A political ad for Governor Laura Kelly’s campaign Republican Those who say they disagree with her record dealing with transgender athletes’ laws.
Republicans are airing ads that address issues important to conservatives.
First, look at Governor Kelly’s ad. Most of the focus is on the first few lines.
Claim: “Maybe you’ve seen my opponent attack, so let me tell you. Of course men shouldn’t play girls’ sports.”
This is a claim made by Republicans.
Here are the facts. Governor Kerry has vetoed two of her bills banning transgender female athletes from competing on her team in women’s or women’s sports. 2022 SB 160 When 2021 SB 55This is from elementary school to college level.
After vetoing the first version of the bill in April 2021, Here’s what Governor Kelly told 12 News: “It’s not absolutely necessary, but it’s more hurtful and discriminatory. There are a total of five transgender girls in Kansas participating in sports.”
she said Kansas City Star Editorial Board When reporter Although she still opposes these bills, she addresses the allegations used by her opponents, who said men, not boys. said it would be age appropriate. It is a term used to categorize sports up to high school level, as athletes compete against people of the same grade or age level.
Kelly also said NCAA When Kushaa We have a participation policy for transgender students and it is the governing body that must handle this.
The Republican Governors Association has tried to push the Republican perspective on this issue.
One of those ads features former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines.
“Laura Kelly vetoed laws protecting women and girls in sport not once, but twice,” Gaines said in the ad.
Gaineswas originally from Tennessee before going to Kentucky and finished his college swimming career this year.
In the ad, she opposes transgender athletes participating in women’s and girls’ sports related to gender identity.
Billing; “At the pool he claimed a trophy won by a woman. This must stop.”
This requires context. In March, Gaines competed against transgender swimmer Leah Thomas and a number of other female athletes.
thomasUniversity of Pennsylvania, transitioned from male to female.
Gaines and Thomas tied for fifth place in the NCAA Women’s Championship 200 Freestyle Final.
Gaines While they shared the podium, Thomas said she was given the only fifth-place trophy available for their heat. I told him that I will mail the trophy for .
In addition to the ad in Kansas, Gaines also appeared in an ad for Senator Rand Paul, who is seeking re-election in Kentucky, addressing the same issue.
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