ICYMI: Ganahl Quadruples Down on “Furries” Conspiracy Theory; National Media Takes Note
LGBTQ Community Pushes Back
Over the weekend, GOP gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl repeatedly insisted in multiple interviews and during a town hall on Sunday that kids in Colorado are “identifying as cats” and “furries” in school. They are not.
Jarrod Munger, Chair of the Stonewall Democrats of Colorado, Assistant Secretary for the Colorado Democratic Party, and Chair of the Morgan County Democrats made the following statement:
“It’s unbelievable that Republicans like Heidi Ganahl would resort to criticizing children instead of believing in them and supporting them. Democrats will continue to be the party of inclusion, especially for those hurt by these heartless conspiracies.”
The Colorado Democratic Party also released the following statement on behalf of One Colorado:
"Heidi Ganahl's recent comments on 'furries in schools' is an insidious attack on the most marginalized in our society. Ganahl is presenting a disparaging attack on LGBTQ+ youth and it demonstrates her clear lack of integrity and intention to represent all Coloradans. We encourage Colorado voters to support a candidate for Governor this fall who chooses to uplift rather than harm fellow Coloradans.”
One Colorado is a 501(c)(4) organization that conducts lobbying and advocacy efforts on behalf of LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families.
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