A Democratic congressional candidate in San Francisco stated in a video posted on X that she does not believe boys should play in girls’ sports. Marie Hurabiell, running for California’s 11th Congressional District, commented on a post that has drawn significant online attention. The statement quickly prompted strong reactions in the comments section, with some users criticizing her position as misplaced priority, while others questioned her alignment with the Democratic Party.
In the video, Hurabiell stands on an outdoor basketball court holding a basketball and speaks directly to the camera. She states that she is a Democratic congressional candidate who does not believe boys should play in girls’ sports. She adds that 65 percent of Democrats agree with her but are afraid to say so, and describes herself as the only moderate in the race committed to bringing common sense back to the Democratic Party and to Washington, D.C.
The post text repeats the central claim from the video. No additional background or follow-up statements from Hurabiell appear in the original post.
Reactions to Marie Hurabiell’s Comments on X in San Francisco
Some commenters criticized her choice of focus, with one writing, “Or you could worry about the country burning to the [expletive] ground, high cost of living, broken infrastructure, etc. But this is what you choose!? Yikes.”
Another asked, “How in the hell will this help with lagging wages, the housing crisis, removing the pedophile warmonger from power, or anything that actually [expletive] matters?”
Others questioned her party affiliation. One comment stated, “You’re in the wrong party. You shouldn’t lead with a Democrat. That name has been tarnished and ruined beyond repair!”
A separate reply said, “You’re not a democrat if you don’t do what the party tells you to do. Your party abhors free thought, and you know it.”
Additional responses included sarcasm about the issue’s scale and calls to address anti-trans violence instead, such as “So brave of you to tell the five trans athletes across the country to go [expletive] themselves” and “there are more trans people murdered than playing in professional sports leagues. Maybe you should talk about the anti-trans violence instead.”
The post continues to circulate as part of the broader debate over gender participation in sports within Democratic politics. Hurabiell’s comments add to ongoing discussions as she advances her congressional campaign in California’s 11th District.
