{"id":2373981,"date":"2024-11-27T14:21:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-prepare-to-oust-seth-moulton-for-speaking-out-about-transgender-athletes-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T14:23:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:23:10","slug":"democrats-prepare-to-oust-seth-moulton-for-speaking-out-about-transgender-athletes-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-prepare-to-oust-seth-moulton-for-speaking-out-about-transgender-athletes-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats prepare to oust Seth Moulton for speaking out about transgender athletes &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/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%2Fdemocrats-prepare-to-oust-seth-moulton-for-speaking-out-about-transgender-athletes-washington-examiner%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=2373981&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--><p>Rep. Seth Moulton\u200d (D-MA) <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">faces\u200d potential backlash<\/a> from within the Democratic Party over comments he made regarding transgender athletes in sports,\u2063 which he suggested may be linked \u2062to the party&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-democrat-party-chairman-resigns-calls-2022-election-cycle-final-nail-in-the-coffin\/\" title=\"Florida Democrat Party Chairman Resigns, Calls 2022 Election Cycle &quot;Final Nail in the Coffin&quot;\">recent electoral losses<\/a>. His remarks\u200b have drawn criticism from local \u200dDemocratic leaders and LGBTQ advocates, raising the possibility of a primary \u200cchallenge. Notable figures mentioned as potential challengers include\u200b Dan Koh, a former selectman \u200dand\u2062 chief \u2062of staff to former Mayor Marty Walsh, and Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo, although \u2064Pangallo\u2064 has since stated he is not pursuing a congressional bid.<\/p>\n<p>Moulton&#8217;s comments have sparked \u200dcontroversy, particularly after he expressed concerns about biological males competing in girls&#8217; sports,\u2064 claiming\u200b that the party has tried too hard not\u2064 to offend anyone on\u200c such issues. His statements led to significant pushback, including his campaign manager&#8217;s resignation. Despite the criticism, Moulton stands by his views, arguing he is \u2063articulating a perspective that reflects the sentiments of many constituents.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Democrats prepare to oust Seth Moulton for speaking out about transgender athletes<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1879079\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/seth-moulton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Seth Moulton<\/a> (D-MA) could be in the hot seat within his party for comments he made on Democratic views of the LGBT community, which could result in a primary challenge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Moulton <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3225668\/massachusetts-democrat-receives-swift-backlash-from-party-transgender-comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">received pushback<\/a> from local Democratic leaders and LGBTQ advocates nationally and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/massachusetts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Massachusetts<\/a> for comments he made about transgender youth in sports after Democrats&rsquo; losses in the 2024 election. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/massachusettsplaybook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Politico<\/em><\/a>, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mich-ariz-gop-censures-several-lawmakers-over-support-for-impeachment-failure-to-keep-states-red\/\" title=\"Mich., Ariz. GOP censures several lawmakers over support for impeachment, failure to keep states red\">primary challengers<\/a> could be emerging.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3240974\/meet-new-congress-house-senate-freshmen-119th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>MEET THE NEW CONGRESS: THE HOUSE AND SENATE FRESHMEN ELECTED TO SERVE NEXT YEAR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dan Koh, a former Andover, Massachusetts, selectman, has been making and fielding calls about a run in 2026. Koh narrowly lost the Democratic primary for the open seat to Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) in 2018 in a neighboring district.<\/p>\n<p>Koh served as chief of staff to former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, whom he showed great loyalty to, following Walsh to Washington, D.C., when President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Joe Biden<\/a> tapped him to lead the Labor department. He currently works as deputy director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, but he has kept his home in Andover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Despite working in Washington, he still owns a home in Andover, which was swept into Moulton&rsquo;s district as a result of redistricting in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3191374\/dates-2024-presidential-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>KEY DATES FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Salem, Massachusetts, Mayor Dominick Pangallo was rumored to be interested in challenging Moulton after he headlined a fundraiser with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll (D-MA), but in a statement to <em>Politico<\/em>, Pangallo squashed those rumors, saying he was not interested in a congressional bid this cycle.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I really enjoy the job I have now, and I think local government is the best way to make a positive difference in people&rsquo;s lives,&rdquo; he told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>Following Democrats&rsquo; losses earlier this month, Moulton suggested that the Democratic Party&rsquo;s acceptance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/transgender-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-adidas-ad-promotes-biological-males-playing-in-female-sports\/\" title=\"WATCH: Adidas Ad Promotes Biological Males Playing in Female Sports\">biological males playing<\/a> in girls&rsquo; sports<\/a> could be traced to the party&rsquo;s losses. Moulton said Democrats had spent &ldquo;too much time trying not to offend anyone.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have two little girls. I don&rsquo;t want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But as a Democrat, I&rsquo;m supposed to be afraid to say that.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Since the comments, which resulted in his campaign manager resigning and many Massachusetts and national Democrats condemning him, Moulton has defended his remarks. He argued that he is providing a voice to a popular but rarely expressed view among Democratic lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never had more people, parents and, by the way, a lot of LGBTQ community members, reach out to me and say, &lsquo;Thank you for saying this,&rsquo;&rdquo; Moulton told the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/16\/us\/politics\/democrats-transgender-rights-moulton.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>New York Times<\/em><\/a>. &ldquo;Some of them are just speaking authentically as parents. Some of them believe the trans movement has gone too far. It is imperiling the progress we&rsquo;ve made.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Because of this, some strategists also believe that other Democrats could seize on these comments and run a race against Moulton.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I believe that he is vulnerable, and it&rsquo;s not just because of the recent comments,&rdquo; Democratic political consultant Doug Rubin told <em>Politico<\/em>. &ldquo;Challenging [former Speaker Nancy] Pelosi a while ago, the run for president &mdash; I think all of those things have the potential to rub voters the wrong way in his district and provide an opening for a candidate to make a credible campaign.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1879079\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1879079\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democrats may challenge Seth Moulton over his remarks on transgender athletes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2373982,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/seth-moultonn.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3685,36160,45784,33412,32076],"class_list":["post-2373981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democrats","tag-political-controversy","tag-seth-moulton","tag-transgender-athletes","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/seth-moultonn.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2373981"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2373985,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373981\/revisions\/2373985"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2373982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2373981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2373981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2373981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}