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"That's it? That's the joke?": Dem schools GOP group that tried to insult her with anti-trans barb
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway The candidate, Jennifer Jenkins, is running against incumbent Rep.
A local Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives was targeted by a group of young Republicans. The group attempted to insult her by comparing her to a transgender actress and influencer. The candidate, Jennifer Jenkins, is running against incumbent Rep.
Mike Haridopolos in Florida. She had posted on social media to advertise a town hall event and invite her opponent. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the candidate's response to the attempted insult and the group's actions.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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