Democratic candidates are being advised to address the issue of transgender athletes in a middle-of-the-road manner. This approach is recommended rather than ignoring the issue entirely. Candidates are told to state their position and then move on to other topics, such as affordability and the cost of living.

Further details on this strategy are available from Politico. The recommendation comes as Democrats face escalating attacks from President Donald Trump and the GOP ahead of the midterm elections. A think tank representative noted that silence on such issues can be harmful, referencing a previous approach tried in 2024.