Nevada Republican may be nation’s first openly trans state legislator

[Blue Senpai]

Nevada Republican may be nation's first openly trans state legislator
By CHRIS JOHNSON
Posted: Jul 3rd, 2014

WASHINGTON — Lauren Scott, who's transgender, has won the Republican nomination to represent Nevada in the state legislature.

More: http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/07/03/nevada-republican-may-nations-first-transgender-legislator/

[awilliams1701]

I'm shocked they would be a Republican. I realize not all Republicans are anti LGBT, but more Republicans are than democrats.

[Jess42]

I'm shocked they would be a Republican. I realize not all Republicans are anti LGBT, but more Republicans are than democrats.

I'm not. If democrats truly were sympethetic to our plight when they had the super majority a lot of stuff could have gotten done in our favor in the first tow years but.... their agendas didn't seem to have a lot to do with us. Just goes to show the forked tounge a lot of politicians have. I trust politicians about as much as I do a Mojave Rattlesnake. On second though I trust the rattesnake more because it is way more predictable than the politicians.

Personally I am happy to see a Republican transgender.

[awilliams1701]

I'm just happy LGBT rights are becoming a thing these days. Even ENDA passed the senate, but the house won't vote on it even though it would pass.

[Amy The Bookworm]

I'm not. If democrats truly were sympethetic to our plight when they had the super majority a lot of stuff could have gotten done in our favor in the first tow years but.... their agendas didn't seem to have a lot to do with us. Just goes to show the forked tounge a lot of politicians have. I trust politicians about as much as I do a Mojave Rattlesnake. On second though I trust the rattesnake more because it is way more predictable than the politicians.

Personally I am happy to see a Republican transgender.

Yeah I agree with this completely. I've lost all faith in political parties, both conservative and republican. I think the rattle snake's getting a bad wrap from you though. If ya just leave it alone it'll leave you alone! Not so with politicians.

I'm just happy to see a transgender person running for office with a real chance to win, regardless of party!

[awilliams1701]

Both Democrats and classic Republicans have their issues. Neither is right, neither is wrong. However Modern Republicans and the Tea Party have only made things worse. Just remember a Democratic lead senate got a bi-partisan vote to pass ENDA. However john boner refuses to let it go to vote in the house even though it would pass with a bi-partisan vote.

[alabamagirl]

Well, Republicans, I may not agree with your politics, but you're awesome for being un-bigoted enough to elect a trans woman. Never thought I'd see the day. Of course, state parties can be vastly different than their Washington counterparts. I can't see this ever happening in Alabama.

[awilliams1701]

Lol hell no. Huntsville is a neutral area, but outside they still aren't over the civil war. Apparently racism is still a huge thing. If you can't get over racism then you're going to have a hard time with LGBT people as well.

[Jess42]

Personally I don't think Republicans are anti LGBT and Democrats are pro LGBT. I think that republicans are more anti democrat and democrats are more anti repulican. I just think we get caught in the middle of their petty squabbles. I think that the Republican party may even be turning more Libertarian in some instances and this may be one of them.

[alabamagirl]

I think both major parties are rife with corruption, and for the most part, politicians of any stripe really don't care about any group of people except whichever group is getting them re-elected, but as a whole, I feel more favourably towards Democratic politicians than Republican ones.

[ZoeM]

As a transgender republican with minor (read: never gonna happen) political leanings, I can only approve of this.

It gives me a glimmer of hope - maybe someday I could be the nation's first transgender President? ^_^

[Jess42]

I think both major parties are rife with corruption, and for the most part, politicians of any stripe really don't care about any group of people except whichever group is getting them re-elected, but as a whole, I feel more favourably towards Democratic politicians than Republican ones.

I don't trust any of 'em. Once they get the powerlust that is all they care about is keeping. Not saying there aren't good ones I'm sure there are on both sides. Not to say that none of 'em have good intentions but believe me the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

As a transgender republican with minor (read: never gonna happen) political leanings, I can only approve of this.

It gives me a glimmer of hope - maybe someday I could be the nation's first transgender President? ^_^

Ya' got my vote.

[alabamagirl]

I don't trust any of 'em. Once they get the powerlust that is all they care about is keeping. Not saying there aren't good ones I'm sure there are on both sides. Not to say that none of 'em have good intentions but believe me the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Pretty much how I feel, too. Well, ya know... elections are all about choosing who seems like the lesser of two evils and hoping the candidate you chose can at least hold onto a little of their integrity, if indeed they ever had it.

lol... I think more often than not, my motivation for getting to the polls is more, "I've got to try to keep the most insane candidate from winning," rather than actually liking the person I'm voting for. =P

[Jess42]

Pretty much how I feel, too. Well, ya know... elections are all about choosing who seems like the lesser of two evils and hoping the candidate you chose can at least hold onto a little of their integrity, if indeed they ever had it.

lol... I think more often than not, my motivation for getting to the polls is more, "I've got to try to keep the most insane candidate from winning," rather than actually liking the person I'm voting for. =P

Unfortunately that is exactly what it seems like. Picking between the lesser of two evils. No matter who wind it seems like we lose in the end.

Isn't that the truth. I think they should all have drug tests, just like they pass laws for everyone else and in depth psyche evals before running for office. And then the whole time in office random drug test just like certain workers have to do.

[suzifrommd]

lol... I think more often than not, my motivation for getting to the polls is more, "I've got to try to keep the most insane candidate from winning," rather than actually liking the person I'm voting for. =P

Isn't that what democracy is all about?

I mean elections don't guarantee that competent or honest people hold office. The only thing they ensure is that someone who so obviously terrible that everyone knows it can be prevented from advancing or being reelected.

Of course if enough people have the attitude "they're all alike. It doesn't matter who we vote for", then elections won't even do that.

[alabamagirl]

Well, I can't say there's much democracy in Alabama. Last time I voted, about half the candidates were running unopposed. I don't even know why we bothered to hold an election.

[awilliams1701]

I feel you. I felt like I can either not vote, vote for a republican and have my vote not count because they were going to win anyway, or vote for a democrat and have my vote not count because they didn't stand a chance. I don't like the electoral college. I felt like in Ohio my vote actually mattered because it was a swing state. Now here in Alabama its so red its completely meaningless. However with that said, its been said that our country is so democratic that republicans wouldn't stand a chance if people actually went out and voted. So I'll vote and hopefully some day it will mean something.

Well, I can't say there's much democracy in Alabama. Last time I voted, about half the candidates were running unopposed. I don't even know why we bothered to hold an election.

[alabamagirl]

I feel you. I felt like I can either not vote, vote for a republican and have my vote not count because they were going to win anyway, or vote for a democrat and have my vote not count because they didn't stand a chance. I don't like the electoral college. I felt like in Ohio my vote actually mattered because it was a swing state. Now here in Alabama its so red its completely meaningless. However with that said, its been said that our country is so democratic that republicans wouldn't stand a chance if people actually went out and voted. So I'll vote and hopefully some day it will mean something.

Yeah, the electoral college sucks and the Democratic party in Alabama is mostly just for show, but someday, somehow, you and I will turn this state blue! Hehe~ Well, sometimes I like to tell myself that, anyway. That my vote is actually gonna change something when I'm on my way to the polls. Believe it or not, my entire family, except for one uncle, is liberal, despite being born and raised here.

[Paige]

lol... I think more often than not, my motivation for getting to the polls is more, "I've got to try to keep the most insane candidate from winning," rather than actually liking the person I'm voting for. =P

Yes insanity seems pretty common in politicians these days  

The real problem is that money has taken over the system.  The U.S. is not really a democracy.  It's dominated by the agenda of the rich.  Both parties are beholden to the corporations and rich people who fund their campaigns and then hire them when they leave politics.

When a corporation can have freedom of speech and religious beliefs you know something is up.  I'm still waiting for a corporation to be thrown in prison.

But remember if the rich can convince people to be apathetic, (all politicians are evil,corrupt, etc.), the voters who support their agenda have a larger say in how the country is run.

The best thing I've seen in the U.S. lately is the new Mayday.us Anti-Super PAC, trying to get the money out of politics.

By the way, I'm not an American, but American politics affects the entire world.

[alabamagirl]

You're definitely right about that. Far too many politicians in both parties are owned by corporate interests. Hope things change. I'll keep voting and doing what I can in the meantime.