Republicans have tried to pull him in, but appear to recognize the difficulty: When G.O.P.
presidential candidates vow to end what they derisively call “woke” culture, they often aim their barbs not directly at Mr. Biden but at big corporations like Disney and BlackRock or the vast “administrative state” of the federal government.
Republican strategists say most of their party’s message on abortion and transgender issues is aimed at primary voters, while Mr. Biden is seen as far more vulnerable in a general election on the economy, crime and immigration.
Mr. Biden’s armor against cultural attacks might seem unlikely for a president who has strongly advocated for L.G.B.T.Q.
In June, the White House said it had barred a transgender activist who went topless at its Pride event.
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G.O.P, “, Biden, —
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Mr, Disney, BlackRock, L.G.B.T.Q, Black Democratic