Caitlyn Jenner: From Reality TV Star to Political Contender
Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic gold medalist and television personality, made headlines when she announced her bid for governor of California in 2021. Despite limited political experience, Jenner's campaign promises a fresh approach to leadership in the state. Her potential election could mark a historic moment as she would become the first openly transgender governor if successful. Explore the background, motivations, and controversies surrounding Jenner's foray into politics.
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Caitlyn Jenner The Politician Student Health & Human Services Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity June 2022
Would you rather... Be a kid your whole life? Be an adult your whole life?
Objectives 01 02 03 Identify who Caitlyn Jenner is Learn about why Jenner ran for Governor of California Discuss the controversy surrounding Jenner's bid for Governor
Who is Caitlyn Jenner? + An American socialite, television presenter, transgender rights activist, and Olympic gold medal winner. + Jenner is most known for her family, the Kardashians, with whom she was a part of their reality TV show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians for several years. + Assigned male at birth, Jenner publicly came out in 2015 as a transgender woman.
Jenner As A Politician + On Friday April 23, 2021, Jenner announced that she has filed the paperwork to run for governor of California. + Jenner would be running as a Republican candidate. + Her political team includes some of former President Trump's advisers.
Why did Caitlyn Jenner run for Governor? + "Californians want better and deserve better from the governor," Jenner posted on Twitter. + "For too long, career politicians have over- promised and under-delivered. We need a leader with the vision and resolve to see it through," she added. + Jenner promised that her campaign will be one of "solutions" and provide a "roadmap back to prosperity to turn this state around".
Let's Talk +Caitlyn Jenner has no experience as a politician or in public service. Do you think that this will help or hurt her campaign, and in what ways? +If Jenner should win this election, what do you think about having a Transgender governor?
If elected... Jenner would be the first... +openly-transgender governor +openly-transgender Republican elected official +What might that mean for public sentiments about transgender people?
The Controversy + Reactions to Jenner's candidacy have been mixed, especially from the LGBTQ+ community. + Some believe this is a "vanity" (popularity) campaign and will not support her. + Equality California, one of the state s largest LGBTQ- rights, tweeted: + Make no mistake: we can t wait to elect a #trans governor of California, but @Caitlyn_Jenner spent years telling the #LGBTQ+ community to trust Donald Trump. We saw how that turned out. Now she wants us to trust her? Hard pass.
Caitlyn Jenner Announces Bid For Governor of California
Let's Talk Check out +What do you think about Caitlyn Jenner running for CA governor as a Republican? +Many of Jenner's political advisors historically endorsed anti- transgender measures. How would it be for a transgender candidate to be part of a political party that is historically anti-transgender? +To what extent will voters focus on Jenner's political platform versus her being transgender?
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