When Mack Beggs first learned that Texas Republicans were using images of him from his high school wrestling days in political ads, he wasn’t exactly surprised.
This election cycle, Republicans have spent millions of dollars on ads that depict drag queens and transgender athletes and celebrities, in an attempt to stoke fears about Democrats supporting basic rights, such as health care, for trans people.
In September, the Texas GOP released a mailer ad attacking Rep. Colin Allred (D), who is attempting to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R). The ad includes an image of Beggs with his face blurred out, and text that reads: “Colin Allred failed to protect women’s sports, supporting boys competing with girls.”…