Megan Rapinoe says the Democratic Party ‘missed the mark’ in the election loss
Donald Trump’s winning the election turned the Democratic Party on its head, and many supporters of the party are asking elected officials to reconsider before 2028.
Former USWNT soccer player Megan Rapinoe is one of them.
Former soccer player Megan Rapinoe attends the women’s gold medal match between France and the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena Aug. 11, 2024, Paris. (Photos by Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi via Getty Images)
In a recent episode of the “A Touch More” podcast with Sue Bird, the couple responded to the loss of Vice President Kamala Harris. Rapinoe said she felt “devastated” by the prospect of another Trump presidency but added that the loss shows the need for reflection within the Democratic Party.
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“Obviously, the Democratic Party has missed the mark on some things, and we need to look at that honestly in the months, weeks and years to come to try to get this message and this party heard by more people than the other side. It’s not happening now.”
One of the most debated issues in the days following the election has been the left’s push for transgender inclusion. women’s sports.
Member of the Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton has recently come under fire for his anti-leftist comments, which have led to his resignation.
US Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., speaks during the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (Getty Images)
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“Democrats spend more time trying not to offend anyone than being brutally honest about the challenges that many Americans face,” he said in an interview with The New York Times. “I have two little girls. I don’t want them to be run over on the playground by a man or a former male athlete, but, as a Democrat, I should be afraid to say that.
“I stand firm in my belief that there is a need for women’s sports to be competitive and put restrictions on the participation of those who have the unfair advantages associated with male birth,” he said in a statement. “I am also a strong supporter of civil rights for all Americans, including transgender rights.
“I will fight for the rights and safety of all citizens as I have always fought. These two views are not mutually exclusive, and we may not even agree on them. However, there are many who shout from the left on social media.
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Rapinoe did not specify which areas she believes the Dems have “missed the mark”, but she did express her concerns about the transgender community under the Trump administration.
Megan Rapinoe talks to the media after the 2023 NWSL Championship game against New Jersey/New York Gotham FC at Snapdragon Stadium. (Orlando Ramirez/USA Today Sports)
“I think I’m not that scared myself because I think we live in a very progressive place. We’re incredibly privileged in our place in the world and health and finances and all these things, but I think the fear goes to people in general that they’re going to be really affected. I think of all my trans friends and people I know and trans kids.
“I think about the possibility of many people being displaced if that happens and just like the chaos that will be sown is too much.”
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