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Bill Maher Has a Very Specific Reason He\u2019d Like to See Trans Candidates Elected: WATCH<\/b><\/p>\n

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In late June we reported that Misty Snow and Misty Plowright<\/a>, two candidates for Congress from Utah and Colorado, respectively, had won their primaries and were set to make historic runs for office.<\/p>\n

RELATED: After Historic Primary Wins, Two Transgender Women Will Run for Congress<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n

In a new web exclusive New Rule, Bill Maher reveals that he looks forward to their election “partly to advance transgender rights” but for one other, very specific reason.<\/p>\n

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