Trump's announcement to ban transgender people from serving in the military was a typical pander to his Deplorables. I was worried that Democrats would make this a rallying cry, because I just don't see making a priority of an issue that effects a few thousand people. There is some merit to the criticism that Clinton got hung up on too many niche issues appealing to niche groups.
But then I look around and Joni Ernst is criticizing the ban, along with Richard Shelby, John McCain and Orrin Freaking Hatch. Ernst is reasonably young, but a stout evangelical. Shelby, McCain and Hatch are antediluvian relics with no political reason to oppose the ban. I don't think Alabamans or Utahans are clamoring for transgender rights and McCain is unlikely to run again.
Does this represent a surrender by many GOP leaders on certain culture war issues?
Honestly, I'm kind of stunned by all sides of this. Except Trump. Him being a dick is hardly a surprise.
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