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I have been observing political maneuvering in California as relates to the recall of Governor Newsom and the candidates lining up to replace him. During appearances in conservative media, hosts have referred to the putative CA gubernatorial candidate as "Caitlyn Jenner" and used the pronoun "she." As Jenner continues campaigning, Conservative, Inc. is going to find itself in a position of pitiful intellectual inconsistency. For years, conservatives have rejected the concept of "trans" as simply impossible. Conservatives seek to understand and amplify objective reality over political narratives. Accepting the concept that Jenner is female is a direct assault on this...

Caitlyn Jenner has announced that she is running for governor of California, to replace the unpopular Gavin Newsom, whose recall will be on the state ballot this fall. Her first campaign commercial dropped earlier this week, and it's really something. Jenner appeals to Californians' best sense of themselves. In a tongue-in-cheek reference to the state's pro sports teams, she characterizes California citizens as "warriors," "kings" and "angels," as well as "trailblazers" and "innovators." She taps into the state's history. "California was once the envy of the world," she says. "We had what everyone else wanted. The American dream grew up...