Most Americans believe that it’s a “problem” that Republicans are transphobic.
A new YouGov poll asked Americans whether they thought that certain issues were a “problem” for either party. 44% said that transphobia was “a major problem” among Republicans, and another 24% said they thought it was “a minor problem.” Only 32% of respondents said it wasn’t a problem.
Transphobia was the second most likely issue to be labeled a problem by respondents, after “hostility toward immigrants.” “Tolerance of political violence,” “conspiracy thinking,” “white supremacy,” “homophobia,” and “fascism” followed closely behind.
Oddly, 40% of respondents said that “transgender ideology” was “a major problem” for Republicans, and another 20% said it was “a minor problem.” 41% said that they didn’t think it was a problem at all for Republicans.
It’s always one dumb little issue they blow out of proportion. For trans people it’s the idea that a trans woman will attack their daughter in the bathroom. It’s an absurd idea that most likely stems from something they wanted to do in school (i.e. sneak into the girls’ toilet) so they assume people AMAB are trying to do the same based on what they themselves would do, and yet they do not see the hypocrisy.
For immigrants it’s “they’ll take our jobs.” No they won’t. Unless you like working in agriculture, construction, janitorial, hotel service, or other areas immigrants are willing to work — largely because citizens think it’s beneath them.