Democrats rally behind first out transgender member of Congress, decry Republican attacks
Balint said several Republican House members have told her in private that they support the LGBTQ+ community and don't support divisive policies
At a Democratic caucus meeting Tuesday, Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) watched as colleagues approached and offered their support to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who will soon be sworn in as the first out transgender member of Congress.
"We have your back," Balint recalled her fellow representatives telling McBride. "We stand with you." ---More...
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