Jessica Tarlov

We're not talking about actual California policy, which is easier for him because I think there are going to be a lot of things to answer for in terms of what's gone on in California today.

during his tenure.

But I think that he is unequivocally a top face of the party.

And I mean, the betting markets have him as a frontrunner.

So he technically is as well.

RIP.

I'm so sorry that you feel that way, Sean or Shauna, if you're already going by that name, potentially.

I feel terrible about that.

And anytime that we talk about an issue that relates to someone's humanity in brash terms, like, come on, it's an 80-20 issue.

It's gross politics.

It might be the reality of winning elections, but it is gross.

And I apologize for that.

And I wish that it wasn't the case.

I hope that you can take some heart in politicians like Andy Beshear or Abigail Spanberger, who are more moderate Democrats that I think have very good, strong messaging around supporting the trans community and really separating the issue of trans women in women's sports from transgender rights, which are part of the civil rights agenda and social justice issues that are so important to the party.

But

listening to you, we have to do better.

And I hope that we will in 2026 and not allow the Republicans to make your life some sort of bargaining chip or media play or right-wing outrage that scares people away from supporting people that genuinely care about you being able to live the life that you are destined to live, if that's what you so choose to transition.

So those are my thoughts.

Yeah.

My big swing, and I'm scared about this because I don't usually do it.