So given the small numbers of these males, it should be an easy win for the Democrats to say: of course we don't agree with male athletes in female sports, as it is obviously unfair to female athletes, and we will support bipartisan measures to make it unlawful for organizations to do this.

Polling shows that most people across the political spectrum would consider this a reasonable approach.

And then, the Republicans lose most of their attack lines on this topic, and the Democrats don't have to worry as much about having to defend foolish beliefs.