Democrats accused of 'No Kings' hypocrisy over push to change voter-approved trans sports measures
But Democratic officials are already discussing ways to change the measures, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans who point to their support for the "No Kings" movement.
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- With Coloradans approving ballot measures to crack down on fentanyl and protect youth sports and children, Weiser walked up to the podium on Wednesday and essentially declared that the will of the majority needs to pass his personal vibe check first," the Adams County Republican Party said in a statement.
- Republicans characterized Weiser’s position as "you voted for it, but I don’t like it…" "No Kings," the Adams Republicans added, invoking the protest movement that Weiser has supported through participation in "No Kings" protests.
- Initiative 638 prohibits students defined as "biologically male" from competing in girls' K-12 school sports and requires students seeking to participate on girls' teams to provide verification of their biological sex from a health care provider.
Voters in two Democratic strongholds approved restrictions on transgender participation in girls' sports last week, delivering rare Republican victories amid a blue wave.
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- Jayapal also faced previous criticism over her support for the "No Kings" movement after praising remarks by Britain's King Charles III during his visit to the United States.
- Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., both raised objections to the measures approved in their respective states.
- Critics also pointed to Jayapal's past support for "No Kings" protests, accusing her of contradicting her own rhetoric about respecting the will of voters.
- COLORADO MOM WHO SAID DAUGHTER WAS SECRETLY TRANSITIONED HELPS LEAD EFFORT TO BAN BOYS IN GIRLS' SPORTS Weiser did not respond to a request for comment.
- Following the election results, multiple local news outlets reported that Jayapal pledged to "take our state back" after voters approved the initiative.
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