In Virginia, a controversy has erupted involving Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, a 59-year-old black woman with a distinguished background including service in the Marines, running a homeless shelter, and growing up in the Bronx. The issue began when Sears referred to a trans-identifying state senator as 'sir' during a Senate session, leading to a significant backlash from Democrats. This incident prompted Virginia Democrats to halt Senate business, demanding an apology from Sears for the misgendering. The situation has sparked accusations of racism and disrespect towards Sears, with some critics arguing that the response from Democrats highlights ingrained racism within the party. Despite the uproar, Sears eventually issued an apology for the misgendering. The incident has raised questions about respect, pronoun use, and the political climate in Virginia.
Virginia Lt. Gov's past remarks resurface amid trans senator row https://t.co/G4So32FysF https://t.co/aT8W9KxSS1
Virginia lieutenant governor apologizes after misgendering state senator https://t.co/MyqthITmC3 https://t.co/PWyWQzh9B4
VA Lt. Gov @WinsomeSears is a 59 year old black woman, grew up in the Bronx, served in the Marines, & ran a homeless shelter. I promise you she’s been called way worse things by people doing much worse than “misgendering” her. VA Dems need to get over themselves.
.@WinsomeSears demands respect after Democrats cause uproar over pronouns in Virginia Senate https://t.co/7oEOXNznN5 https://t.co/7oEOXNznN5
Thinking about Lt. Governor @WinsomeSears early this morning. She's a damn hard worker, knows her stuff, is always prepared to lead the Senate, and is someone I deeply admire. I'm disgusted by these inexcusable racist comments about this amazing public servant by Democrats. https://t.co/FaDmrq7Ivk
Virginia Senate disrupted by exchange between senator, lieutenant governor https://t.co/CBxPUccPk5 https://t.co/CBxPUccPk5
Here's What Virginia's Lt. Gov. Said While Presiding Over Senate Session That Infuriated Democrats https://t.co/rq6X6ZmqfP
Democrats Put State Senate Into Recess Until GOP Lt Gov Apologized For Calling Trans-Identifying Lawmaker 'Sir' https://t.co/moh8Tz0zGI
Henrico Democrats out here showing how ingrained racism is within the @vademocrats. Refusing to apologize to @WinsomeSears after shaming her for being sane is the height of disrespect. Do better. https://t.co/jn7ZacPzVY
White Virginia Democrats are trying to bully a black female Marine into apologizing for referring to a man as “sir.”
VA Democrats Stopped Senate Business Because their Lt. Gov Called a Man "Sir" https://t.co/99OQs8e4t8