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Democrat in Congress since 1983 rebuked over ‘dangerous’ campaign ad – will it harm her chances in tight Ohio race?Last month, Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, released a video advertisement in which she looks directly at the camera and says exactly what she thinks about one of the most divisive issues facing Democrats today.“Here’s the truth: I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools because parents know what’s best for their kids,” Kaptur says, “and boys should not play in girls’ sports.” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/10/marcy-kaptur-ohio-trans-ad" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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