Overview

• McBride said the Democratic Party “overplayed its hand” on transgender issues by pushing advanced policies before the public was ready.
• She warned that the party’s absolutist stance on trans rights and other progressive causes eroded its ability to persuade voters.
• McBride urged negotiators to engage with public opinion rather than treat it like a political opponent to speed changes in attitude.
• She cited Pew Research Center data showing rising support for restrictions on transgender athletes and limits on gender-affirming care for minors.
• McBride compared her approach to the Civil Rights movement’s strategic compromise and selective battle-picking to sustain social progress.