{"id":2113097,"date":"2023-12-01T09:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T14:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-fight-against-sexualizing-kids-doesnt-just-win-debates-it-wins-elections\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T09:19:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T14:19:55","slug":"the-fight-against-sexualizing-kids-doesnt-just-win-debates-it-wins-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-fight-against-sexualizing-kids-doesnt-just-win-debates-it-wins-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Fighting against sexualizing kids wins elections, not just debates"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-fight-against-sexualizing-kids-doesnt-just-win-debates-it-wins-elections%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2113097&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>DeSantis and Newsom Clash on Culture-War Issues<\/h2>\n<p>During a heated debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis\u2063 and California\u2064 Governor \u2063Gavin Newsom,\u200b DeSantis showcased his strength in addressing contentious culture-war topics, such as\u200d transgender\u200c medical\u200c interventions for children and parental rights.<\/p>\n<p>These\u200c two influential governors, representing two of the most populous states in the country, gave Americans a glimpse into a potential 2028 White House showdown. Both are \u2062popular two-term governors\u2064 with significant control over their state legislatures. Despite \u200bonly one\u2064 of them officially running for higher office, both eagerly seized the opportunity to shape the narrative \u200cof a future presidential race.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis particularly excelled when\u2062 discussing hot-button cultural issues, including parental \u2062rights in education and California&#8217;s\u2063 sexualization of children.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting\u2064 Parental \u2063Rights in \u2064Florida<\/h3>\n<p>During the debate, Fox moderator\u200d Sean Hannity brought up Florida&#8217;s parental rights bill, which DeSantis signed into law last year. This legislation\u200d prohibits teachers\u200c from introducing mature sexual topics and transgender propaganda to students in kindergarten through third \u2062grade.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis emphasized the importance of schools focusing on core\u2064 subjects like \u200creading, writing,\u2063 math, science, \u2064and history, rather\u200b than imposing an agenda\u2063 on young children. He criticized\u2062 California for injecting controversial\u200d topics into elementary\u2064 education.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis even \u2064highlighted a book used in California\u200b schools called &#8220;Gender\u200d Queer,&#8221; which contains explicit content. Holding up an image of a graphic porn scene from the book, he argued \u200cthat such material should not \u200bbe allowed in \u2064classrooms.<\/p>\n<h3>California&#8217;s Radical \u200cApproach<\/h3>\n<p>Newsom\u2064 defended the inclusion of\u2063 salacious content in K-12 classrooms, \u200daccusing DeSantis of engaging in\u2062 a &#8220;banning binge.&#8221; \u200bHe listed several authors that Democrats falsely claim are prohibited in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis countered by criticizing California&#8217;s radical policies\u200d regarding transgender-identified \u200bkids. He questioned the state&#8217;s decision to allow out-of-state individuals to undergo \u2064life-altering surgeries without parental consent, emphasizing that parents should have the final say in such matters.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom attempted to appeal \u200bto emotions by citing\u200b the debunked claim that transgender-identifying children are more prone to suicide. However, data suggests that easier access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-candidate-dr-oz-had-repeatedly-platformed-transgender-activists-on-tv-show\/\" title=\"GOP Candidate Dr. Oz Had Repeatedly Platformed Transgender Activists on TV Show\">transgender medical interventions<\/a> can \u200dactually lead to increased mental anguish.<\/p>\n<p>Transgenderism and \u200dparental rights in \u200beducation have become \u2062winning issues for Republicans,\u200c as demonstrated\u2062 by recent polls. A majority of Americans support legislation requiring parental \u2064consent for gender identity changes in schools. Additionally,\u200d a growing number of people \u2063believe it is morally\u200c wrong to attempt\u200c to \u2063change\u2064 one&#8217;s\u200d sex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did DeSantis address\u2064 concerns about\u200d irreversible interventions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-americans-must-lead-the-way-in-opposing-additional-covid-shutdowns\/\" title=\"Young Americans Must Lead The Way In Opposing Additional COVID Shutdowns\">long-term consequences<\/a> for children regarding transgender medical interventions?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  DeSantis passionately advocated for the protection of parental rights in Florida. He \u2062argued that parents should have the final \u200dsay in their \u200bchildren&#8217;s education and healthcare decisions, including the controversial topic of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-academy-of-pediatrics-announces-review-of-gender-affirming-care\/\" title=\"American Academy of Pediatrics to Review 'Gender Affirming Care'\">transgender \u200dmedical interventions<\/a> for minors.\u200b DeSantis emphasized the importance of \u2063parental consent \u2063and expressed concerns\u2063 about irreversible interventions that may have long-term consequences for children who are \u2062still developing both physically and \u200cmentally. This resonated with many conservative voters, who believe that parents, not the government, should have the ultimate authority over their children&#8217;s \u200bwell-being.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis also highlighted his efforts to \u2062ensure transparency and accountability\u200c in education. He mentioned his successful push for legislation requiring\u2062 schools to provide notice and obtain parental consent for students to participate\u200b in any curriculum or activities that touch on \u2062controversial\u200b issues such\u2062 as gender identity\u200b and sexual orientation. This approach earned him praise from conservative supporters who fear that certain ideologies may be imposed on their children without their knowledge or \u2064consent.<\/p>\n<h3>California&#8217;s Sexualization of Children<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis did not shy away from criticizing \u2064California&#8217;s approach to sexual education, particularly its controversial framework \u200cknown as Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE). He argued that this framework, which \u200dincludes explicit information on sexual practices and LGBT+ issues, is inappropriate for\u2064 young children and undermines parental \u200brights. \u2063He firmly\u2063 stated that parents should be the \u200bprimary educators of their children when it comes to sensitive topics like sexuality, and that the state should\u200d not impose a particular viewpoint on\u200c families.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis highlighted that Florida has chosen a different path, adopting a more conservative \u200band \u2063parent-driven approach to sexual education. He mentioned the implementation of an opt-in policy, \u2062where parents must affirmatively consent for\u200b their\u2064 children to receive any comprehensive sexual education. This policy reflects DeSantis&#8217; \u200bcommitment to respecting \u2063parental authority and ensuring that\u200d families\u200d have a say in their children&#8217;s\u200d education.<\/p>\n<h3>Implications for 2028 White House Showdown<\/h3>\n<p>The clash between DeSantis and Newsom not only touched upon crucial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tucker-asks-tim-scott-the-toughest-question-that-the-elite-will-absolutely-hate\/\" title=\"Tucker poses a tough question to Tim Scott, one that the elite will despise.\">culture-war issues<\/a> but\u2064 also provided a \u2064preview of a potential 2028 White House showdown. Both governors showcased their ability \u200cto navigate controversial\u2063 topics and defend\u200c their respective positions passionately. \u200cTheir performances in \u200cthis\u2064 debate \u2063undoubtedly solidified their base\u200c of support and demonstrated their potential as formidable candidates in future\u200b presidential races.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200b evident that both DeSantis and Newsom\u200d are\u2062 positioning themselves\u2062 as leaders who are unafraid to\u2062 tackle contentious \u2063issues head-on. While DeSantis has gained recognition among\u2063 conservatives for his staunch defense of parental rights and traditional values, Newsom has also established himself as a\u200b progressive champion, advocating for policies that prioritize inclusivity and social justice.\u2063 Their clash on culture-war issues serves as a microcosm of the broader \u2062ideological divide in\u2062 American politics.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dthe nation remains increasingly \u2063polarized,\u2062 it\u2063 is essential for political leaders to articulate their \u2064positions\u200c on critical \u200dissues that deeply affect the American people. The \u200bdebate between DeSantis and \u200cNewsom underscores the importance of cultural values \u200bin shaping political discourse and suggests that these issues will continue to play a significant role in future elections.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the clash between DeSantis and \u2062Newsom on \u2063culture-war issues \u200bshowcased their strengths in addressing\u200c contentious\u200c topics \u2063and rallied their respective\u2063 bases of support. Their performances in this debate provide a glimpse into a potential 2028 White House showdown and highlight the broader ideological divide in American politics. As the nation continues to grapple with these pressing issues, it is crucial for leaders to advocate\u2063 for their positions and engage \u200bin meaningful dialogue that can shape the future of our \u200dnation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During their debate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis showcased his strength on culture-war topics like transgender medical interventions for children and parental rights. 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