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Sarah McBride Makes History
Delaware Senator Sarah McBride wins US House seat, becoming the first openly transgender person in Congress.
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- What is Sarah McBride's background in LGBTQ+ activism?
- Throughout her career, McBride has been a prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist, previously serving as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign and addressing the 2016 DNC.
- What is Sarah McBride's connection to President Joe Biden?
- She has a close relationship with President Biden, having worked on his son Beau's campaign and having Biden write the foreword to her memoir.
- What were the key policy points of Sarah McBride's campaign?
- McBride's campaign focused on bipartisan efforts like paid family leave, support from unions, and raising the minimum wage, rather than solely on her transgender identity.
- Who is Sarah McBride and what historical achievement has she accomplished?
- Sarah McBride's win makes her the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, representing Delaware's at-large seat.
- What other significant political milestones has Sarah McBride achieved before her election to Congress?
- Before her congressional win, McBride made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to a state senate in Delaware.