Ted Cruz Leaves Colin Allred's Campaign in Shambles With Masterful Debate Performance

Red State ^ | 10/16/2024 | Bonchie

[SeekAndFind]

In a race too close for comfort, with everything on the line, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered a masterful debate performance on Wednesday night. Facing off against Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX), the current senator pummelled his opponent on issue after issue. Allred wasn't ready for primetime, contradicting himself at multiple points and walking right into numerous receipt-laden traps set by Cruz. 

Cruz came into the debate planning to expose Allred for the radical he is, not the moderate he claims to be. I think it's safe to say he succeeded.

Ted Cruz DEMOLISHES Colin Allred with his voting record in which Colin supported boys in girl’s sports and girl’s bathrooms, s*x change surgery for minors, and taxpayer funded drag shows and se*x change surgeries for military members pic.twitter.com/azxZI1ulPV— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 16, 2024

CRUZ: He's said not a word about his own record. I have to admit that at the beginning of it, it reminded me of Kamala Harris in the debates answering everything, "Look, I was born in the middle class." It's some lines that sound nice that ignore his record. Let's just talk about his voting record. Again, you can go to allredfacts.com, you can see the actual votes. Four times, he has come out for men playing in women's sports and boys playing in girl's sports. He is a co-sponsor and he voted for a law called the Equality Act. The Equality Act mandated that boys be able to go into girl's bathrooms, locker rooms, and their changing rooms. 

ALLRED: (mumbling) That's not true, that's not true

CRUZ: He voted for it. That is his record. Number two, there was a bill, it was a very simple bill, it was narrowly defined. It was protecting women and girl's sports. He voted no. The only issue on that bill was whether biological boys should compete against our daughters. Congressman Allred was an NFL linebacker. It is not fair for a man to compete against women.

The third time, he signed onto something called the Transgender Bill of Rights. The Transgender Bill of Rights explicitly, and he cosponsored it, mandated that boys compete against girls in sports. And just two weeks ago, Congressman Allred joined a hundred radical Democrats in demanding that our military allow drag shows on military bases, pay for soldiers to have sex changes using taxpayer money, and pay for children to be sterilized and have sex changes on military bases. Again, that's extreme. That's not Texas, but that's his voting record. 

While Allred has been bombarding the airwaves with ads claiming he's tough on the border and a social moderate, the truth is far different. As Cruz laid out with such precision, the congressman went to Washington and did what Democrats in Washington always do. He sponsored and voted for a variety of radical, far-left policies that make most people in Texas wince. 

Over and over, on the issue of transgenderism, Allred enthusiastically voted with his party and against protecting children. Far from the rebel he claims to be, the congressman has been a rubber stamp for the most extreme facets of the left-wing agenda. He can try to run from that record, but he can't hide from it. 

FACT CHECK: Colin Allred sent a letter urging the Department of Defense to fund sex change surgeries for minors.

pic.twitter.com/F4DiRsQya1— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) October 16, 2024

The pummelling just continued from there. On abortion, Cruz drew a sharp contrast, pointing out that Allred voted for federal legislation that would have legalized abortion until birth in every state. 

In Texas, we overwhelmingly agree that late-term abortions in the eighth and ninth month is too extreme.

Unfortunately, Colin Allred rejects that consensus. He has voted in favor of legalizing abortion all the way up until the eighth and ninth month of pregnancy. He is too… pic.twitter.com/NATY44z1YP— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) October 16, 2024

When the topic of antisemitism came up, Cruz again brought the receipts, pointing out that Allred has toed the Democrat line on Gaza and Hamas. The congressman, much like vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, also has a history of befriending and working with radical Islamists.

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SEE: Tim Walz Caught in Scandal Involving a Muslim Cleric and Adolf Hitler

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.@TedCruz: "Congressman Allred invited a radical Imam in Dallas who called Zionists monsters and has compared them to Nazis. [He] called them the best of North Dallas. I do not support those who engage in anti-Semitic actions...As me and my home, we will stand with Israel" #TXsen pic.twitter.com/2gGrAkzAmM— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) October 16, 2024

CRUZ: Congressman Allred invited a radical Imam in Dallas who called Zionists monsters and has compared them to Nazis. Congressman Allred calls them the best of North Texas. I don't support those who engage in antisemitic actions, and I will tell you, the funders of the antisemitic protests on college campuses are among Congressman Allred's biggest supporters. We need clarity, we need to draw a line, and as for me and my home, we will stand with Israel.

.@TedCruz: "Kamala Harris & Colin Allred both want the votes of the anti-Semites on college campuses. I don't want their votes. And, if they threaten Jewish students, they should be arrested. They should be prosecuted. They should be expelled." #TXSen pic.twitter.com/6cuxwU4o6d— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) October 16, 2024

CRUZ: Right now, Kamala Harris & Colin Allred both want the votes of the anti-Semites on college campuses. I don't want their votes, and if they threaten Jewish students, they should be arrested, they should be prosecuted, they should be expelled, and if they are from another country, they should be deported.

Of course, the biggest liability for Allred is his opposition to Donald Trump's border policies. While the congressman has repeatedly claimed to be tough on the border, his comments and voting record when he wasn't running for the U.S. Senate paint a very different picture. 

Colin Allred called the border wall racist, and he pledged to tear it down personally.

He voted against the border wall not once, not twice, but three times.

Every time there is a serious measure to secure the border, he votes no. pic.twitter.com/gITthSyvcX— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) October 16, 2024

CRUZ: In his entire answer, Congressman Allred makes zero reference to anything he's actually done in office. As Gromer Jeffers rightly noted in his question, Congressman Allred has said publicly that if you believe border security matters, he thinks you're a racist. He calls the border wall quote, "That racist border wall," and he has pledged to tear down that "racist border wall" personally, and he said quote, "We will not have that wall in this country." 

And by the way, that's been his consistent voting record. He's voted against that wall not once, not twice, but three times. Every single time there's a serious measure to secure the border, Colin Allred votes no. Look, it's a pattern we've seen at the presidential level because it's what Kamala Harris does as well, and understand at home, Colin Allred is Kamala Harris. Their records are the same. I've served with both of them. They've voted in favor of open borders over and over and over again, and now they are desperately trying to hide that from the voters. 

Now at the end, Congressman Allred said, "Well gosh, Cruz hasn't done anything on that," but let's talk about my record. When Donald Trump was president, I worked hand-in-hand with President Trump to secure the border and we achieved incredible success. We produced the lowest rate of illegal immigration in 40 years. That's what Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inherited. It's what Colin Allred inherited, and they deliberately broke it and opened the border, and Texas is paying the price.

Allred didn't go to Washington and buck his party to help solve the border crisis. Instead, all he mustered was a vote for a meaningless resolution. When it came to actual policy, the congressman was a rubber stamp for the Biden administration, whether that be his voting record or his rhetoric. 

In the end, Cruz took his opponent apart. Anyone who watched that debate should no longer be confused about who would be heading to the Senate if Allred were to win. At best, he'd become just another "yes man" for Chuck Schumer. At worst, if Kamala Harris were to win the presidency, he'd likely represent the decisive vote to enact her agenda. Texans need to choose wisely. This isn't the time to play around with yet another faux "moderate" Democrat who will be anything but once on the job.

[DarrellZero]

Colin Allred is the male version of KH.

Here’s his pitch:

1) I’m black
2) I played football
3) My mother was a teacher
4) Ted Cruz bad

[AnotherUnixGeek]

It’s appalling that Cruz is actually in a close race against Allred. If even Texas is under threat, nowhere in the US is safe against Leftist infestation.

[SeekAndFind]

RE: It’s appalling that Cruz is actually in a close race against Allred.

Heck, Cruz won by a squeaker over Beto O’Rourke the last time.

[Smittie]

Soros is really funding Allred, it’s almost impossible to watch TV because every commercial break is filled with his tripe...

[Clay Moore]

New York and California are pouring huge sums of money into this race to try to upset Cruz. But when it comes time to re-elect John Wayne Cornyn, they won’t try nearly as hard being he is an assistant democrat.

[Fai Mao]

It is tripe. I don’t think it is that close. Cruz will take this by 7 or 8 points.

[CondoleezzaProtege]

1) Republicans have taken Texas for granted.

2) There are a lot complacent Republican leaders in TX who have less than stellar records addressing the immediate needs of people. Like reforming the electrical power grid, which has been compromised during freezing cold winters and hurricane fallout in the intensely humid summer. People suffered power outages for weeks.

3) Lots of Californians moved to Texas. And hipster enclaves like Austin have Hollywood and Silicon Valley ties, driving the state’s cultural direction.

4) Texas is a border state and Latinos are not a monolith voting block by any means, but there is definitely a culturally Marxist brand of politics that resonates with sizable segment.

5) Megachurch fatigue. Megachurch corruption has impacted the spiritual condition of Texas. Materialism and sports idolatry are more a thing.

6) George Soros

7) The legacy of prominent Texas-based feminism championed by likes of the late former governor Ann Richards and her daughter Cecile, who led Planned Parenthood for many years.

[Zathras]

Interesting....
This is the best Cruz has done in years.
Its almost like Vance has shown the GOP that YES you can fight back.
Lets hope this is a sign of future things for the GOP.

[dp0622]

I dont think anyone ever doubted that Craz isn’t a brilliant guy. He is.

I really hope he wins this race. I think he will.

[DIRTYSECRET]

First question was on abortion. The mods are in on it.

[antceecee]

Received numerous texts in name of Liz Cheney asking to support this guy! I’m in OC California! I text stop but they keep sending this cr@ppola!

Here is the text:
———, this is Liz Cheney, and I’m proud to endorse Colin Allred for Senate against Ted Cruz in Texas.

Colin is the ONLY Senate candidate I’ve endorsed so far this year, and there’s a reason for that. If we’re going to begin to repair our politics, we must elect serious people.

I have worked with Colin in Congress, and I believe he’s the right candidate for the job, a public servant who will serve Texas and our country with honor.

Another thing you need to know is that experts from every end of the political spectrum are saying Colin can win. Leaked polling from Mitch McConnell’s super PAC shows Colin just 1 point down, which means Ted Cruz can be defeated.

Let’s not waste it: Will you join me with a donation of $25 or more right now to help Colin defeat Ted Cruz? https://g.ive.blue/99uAO3c1

Thank you.
Liz Cheney

Reply STOP to opt out

[llevrok]

Heck, Cruz won by a squeaker over Beto O’Rourke the last time.

Thank you new Texas immigrants from liberal states.

[Degaston]

Anyone know what Liz Cheney’s approval rating is with Freepers?

[Sequoyah101]

If it was not for his wife being a partner at goldman-sucks I would like to have seen Ted as President at one time. I have said that Cruz writes legal briefs in his head while presenting them to the Supreme Court verbatim while taking random questions from the Justices on matters of legal precedence and theory and is usually at least 3 to 5 pages ahead of what he is presenting in his thinking. An NFL linebacker or whatever is not even in the same universe as Cruz. His bell must have been rung too many times to have agreed to debate Cruz.

[Sequoyah101]

Should not even be a contest for Cruz to be concerned about. Just shows how bad Texas has become.

[antceecee]

They are actually texting Republicans in hope of finding a Liz fan!

[AndyTheBear]

Been bombarded by ads for Alred on YouTube. Have not noticed any for Cruz.

[Adder]

I text stop but they keep sending this cr@ppola!

You should have a “block number” feature in your phone’s arsenal. Texting back “stop” just confirms they hit a working number, imho.
Now, they will just use another number tomorrow, but just keep blocking them. They are not going to stop. They will just ignore the law. [And this is both sides, btw. I get more Republican texts than dumblecrat ones.]

THAT said, Cruz is a very able and smart senator. I am always surprised he is not 10 points ahead. But it shows how corrupted with leftist sewerage even TX has become.

[blitz128]

Beta and this guy and Harris are proof that money can take you a long way, but will it get you across the finish line first, that is the question

I have no idea what YouTube ads cost, knowing YouTube I am sure they are highly discounted for dims, none the less the number of camel
Toe ads begging for money on conservative programs is amazing