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Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks

Published Friday, October 9, 2026 · Updated October 9

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  • Democratic Response to Anti-Trans Attacks — 2 sources

Media Analysis

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Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews in South Carolina has responded to anti-trans attacks by stating in a new ad that she does not support "biological men playing in women's sports" and has never performed gender surgery for minors. This response comes amidst Republican pressure and public opinion polls indicating significant discomfort with transgender athletes competing in sports teams that do not match their sex at birth.

Framing differences

The Guardian framed the story around Republican attacks forcing Democratic candidates to shift their stances, highlighting political strategy. Fox News, in contrast, emphasized Democrats changing their message in response to public opinion and Republican pressure, suggesting a strategic political move rather than a genuine ideological shift.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, stated in a new ad that she does not support "biological men playing in women's sports" and has never performed gender surgery for minors.
  • A Fox News national poll found that 76% of those questioned backed banning biological men from competing in women's sports.
  • A Pew Research Center report from August 11 found that 73% of respondents were "not at all" or "not too" comfortable with "athletes competing on sports teams that do not match their sex at birth."

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Democratic Response to Anti-Trans Attacks
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian emphasized how Republican anti-trans attacks are forcing Democratic candidates to shift their stances on trans rights, highlighting the political strategy and internal party divisions this creates.

  • Fox News

    Fox News emphasized that Democrats are changing their transgender message in response to Republican attacks and public opinion, suggesting a strategic political move rather than a genuine shift in ideology. The outlet also highlighted how Democratic candidates, including Annie Andrews, are changing their positions on transgender athlete policies, suggesting this is a response to Republican pressure and shifting public opinion.

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