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*Joseph Morton of* The Dallas Morning News *writes:*
>The late-stage investment is a vote of confidence in Allred and indicates the national party sees a credible path to victory despite the state’s Republican tilt. Texas Democrats have failed to win a statewide race in three decades.
>U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, DSCC chairman, has stressed the need to defend Democratic incumbents on the Nov. 5 ballot but said Texas and Florida are great opportunities because the Republican candidates are unpopular.
> “If you killed Ted Cruz on the floor of the Senate, and the trial was in the Senate, nobody would convict you” — Lindsey Graham
Do the right thing, Texas. Get rid of that wanker.
CakeAccomplice12 on
Yay
Plus-Passage8198 on
It’s gonna be a tough race, but with the DSCC backing Allred, it shows they’re serious about challenging Cruz. Texas might finally see a shift if the momentum keeps up!
bl1eveucanfly on
Every election, national dems line up behind a moonshot and dump millions into it, instead of boosting closer tossup races.
Last time it was Jaime Harrison.
It has never ever worked. Donate your money to smaller elections where the extra funds can pay for door knockers and get out the vote efforts.
TheonsPrideinaBox on
Ted is the most dislikable Canadian I know of.
Real-Patriotism on
This is your year Texas.
You can be represented in the United States Senate by an actual Texan that shares your values, rather than a Canadian Fraud who can’t even go by his real name, and who runs off to Cancun when Texas needs help.
Colin is going to win. Like Gandalf in The Two Towers, he came back to us now, at the turn of the tide.
sugarlessdeathbear on
GOOD. I’m glad Texas is at a point where we can stop being ignored by the national party. This is another indication that Texas is nearing battleground territory.
autotldr on
This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/09/26/national-democrats-pouring-millions-into-colin-allreds-challenge-to-ted-cruz/) reduced by 78%. (I’m a bot)
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> Responding to the announcement, the Cruz campaign said: "The National Democrats coming in from their ivory towers in New York. D.C., and California tells Texans all they need to know. Just like them, Colin Allred is nothing more than a radical leftist with a radical record who would destroy Texas and accelerate the decline of America.”
> National Republicans had expressed confidence over the summer that Cruz would handily win reelection, but they also earmarked millions in advertising to help him out.
> "I also think that I know Texas better than the national party does, and I don't think that the national party necessarily could win here," Allred said at the time.
Checking my voter registration every day to make sure I don’t get rat-fucked out of my vote to get rid of Cruz and every chuckle-fuck Republican I can, this election and every one moving forward until they’re rid of MAGA disease.
moreesq on
Echo all the support for Allred, but I also welcome the move to pressure Republicans to allocate more of their money to Texas then they would have otherwise. The Republicans have less money this cycle, so let’s spread it thinner.
buebrusty on
Cruz getting kicked out of the Senate would be a fine prize.
swunkskustard on
No way Texas does its flip during a Presidential election
kapelplugby on
I doubt it’ll be blue for the presidency, Texas suppresses the vote way too hard, there would need to be a larger margin to overcome it. But I can definitely see Cruz losing. He’s disliked by many in Texas.
pervousnuds on
If Texas ever does turn blue, that will be the day when Republicans finally realize what a crock of shit the electoral college really is, because they will never win another EC election with a blue Texas.
B_Marty_McFly on
This makes more sense than all the delusional people on r/Florida claiming Mucarsel-Powell can win. Allred has a much better shot at winning and the National party backing him makes sense.
Snoo-72756 on
This is good news .but then again it’s Texas .so I have little hope for critical thinking voting
Beautiful-Aerie7576 on
Allred used to play for the NFL. I dunno why this isn’t spread more widely, I can’t think of many things that would appeal to Texans more.
bigedthebad on
He doesn’t have a prayer but it would be soooo sweet if he won.
Economy_Day5890 on
(Craig’s voice from South Park) if Donald Trump aaaand Ted Cruz lost I would be soooo happy.
Ok-Abbreviations543 on
Democrats and Republicans can come together on this one. Fled Cruz is a nasally, nerdy, fat, greasy, cowardly, lying, pathetic, opportunistic loser. He is universally loathed in the Senate. Even W. Thinks he’s a turd.
For those who disagree with Alllred’s political views, just imagine never having to hear Raphael whine on your tv again.
We can do better. Easily.
StrengthBeginning416 on
Send Cruz back to Cancun
batwing71 on
Dem voters across this country have to push in a little bit money to try and counter the Trumpublican infection. Small donations can make a difference.
Ricothebuttonpusher on
Taking Cruz down is like climbing up a plateau with a snowboard. Don’t forget he’s in the most anti-democratic state in the US where they’ll do anything to suppress the votes
heartandmarrow on
I could see Trump taking TX by 1-2.5 and Allred winning by the same. Cruz is very disliked. And not just by vote crossover – enough GOP votes skipping that part of the ballot helps Allred too.
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*Joseph Morton of* The Dallas Morning News *writes:*
>The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee announced Thursday it’s directing millions of advertising dollars to boost U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, in his bid to [unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas](https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/09/20/ted-cruz-and-colin-allred-agree-to-debate-as-their-us-senate-race-gains-attention/).
>The late-stage investment is a vote of confidence in Allred and indicates the national party sees a credible path to victory despite the state’s Republican tilt. Texas Democrats have failed to win a statewide race in three decades.
>U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, DSCC chairman, has stressed the need to defend Democratic incumbents on the Nov. 5 ballot but said Texas and Florida are great opportunities because the Republican candidates are unpopular.
>Recent polling shows the races are within the margin of error, he said, and he pointed to Cruz’s close call in 2018 when he defeated [Democrat Beto O’Rourke by 2.6 percentage points](https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2018/11/07/ted-cruz-narrowly-fends-off-beto-orourke-as-texans-deliver-verdict-on-trump-border-and-economy/).
[READ MORE](https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/09/26/national-democrats-pouring-millions-into-colin-allreds-challenge-to-ted-cruz/)
> “If you killed Ted Cruz on the floor of the Senate, and the trial was in the Senate, nobody would convict you” — Lindsey Graham
Do the right thing, Texas. Get rid of that wanker.
Yay
It’s gonna be a tough race, but with the DSCC backing Allred, it shows they’re serious about challenging Cruz. Texas might finally see a shift if the momentum keeps up!
Every election, national dems line up behind a moonshot and dump millions into it, instead of boosting closer tossup races.
Last time it was Jaime Harrison.
It has never ever worked. Donate your money to smaller elections where the extra funds can pay for door knockers and get out the vote efforts.
Ted is the most dislikable Canadian I know of.
This is your year Texas.
You can be represented in the United States Senate by an actual Texan that shares your values, rather than a Canadian Fraud who can’t even go by his real name, and who runs off to Cancun when Texas needs help.
Colin is going to win. Like Gandalf in The Two Towers, he came back to us now, at the turn of the tide.
GOOD. I’m glad Texas is at a point where we can stop being ignored by the national party. This is another indication that Texas is nearing battleground territory.
This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/09/26/national-democrats-pouring-millions-into-colin-allreds-challenge-to-ted-cruz/) reduced by 78%. (I’m a bot)
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> Responding to the announcement, the Cruz campaign said: "The National Democrats coming in from their ivory towers in New York. D.C., and California tells Texans all they need to know. Just like them, Colin Allred is nothing more than a radical leftist with a radical record who would destroy Texas and accelerate the decline of America.”
> National Republicans had expressed confidence over the summer that Cruz would handily win reelection, but they also earmarked millions in advertising to help him out.
> "I also think that I know Texas better than the national party does, and I don't think that the national party necessarily could win here," Allred said at the time.
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Checking my voter registration every day to make sure I don’t get rat-fucked out of my vote to get rid of Cruz and every chuckle-fuck Republican I can, this election and every one moving forward until they’re rid of MAGA disease.
Echo all the support for Allred, but I also welcome the move to pressure Republicans to allocate more of their money to Texas then they would have otherwise. The Republicans have less money this cycle, so let’s spread it thinner.
Cruz getting kicked out of the Senate would be a fine prize.
No way Texas does its flip during a Presidential election
I doubt it’ll be blue for the presidency, Texas suppresses the vote way too hard, there would need to be a larger margin to overcome it. But I can definitely see Cruz losing. He’s disliked by many in Texas.
If Texas ever does turn blue, that will be the day when Republicans finally realize what a crock of shit the electoral college really is, because they will never win another EC election with a blue Texas.
This makes more sense than all the delusional people on r/Florida claiming Mucarsel-Powell can win. Allred has a much better shot at winning and the National party backing him makes sense.
This is good news .but then again it’s Texas .so I have little hope for critical thinking voting
Allred used to play for the NFL. I dunno why this isn’t spread more widely, I can’t think of many things that would appeal to Texans more.
He doesn’t have a prayer but it would be soooo sweet if he won.
(Craig’s voice from South Park) if Donald Trump aaaand Ted Cruz lost I would be soooo happy.
Democrats and Republicans can come together on this one. Fled Cruz is a nasally, nerdy, fat, greasy, cowardly, lying, pathetic, opportunistic loser. He is universally loathed in the Senate. Even W. Thinks he’s a turd.
For those who disagree with Alllred’s political views, just imagine never having to hear Raphael whine on your tv again.
We can do better. Easily.
Send Cruz back to Cancun
Dem voters across this country have to push in a little bit money to try and counter the Trumpublican infection. Small donations can make a difference.
Taking Cruz down is like climbing up a plateau with a snowboard. Don’t forget he’s in the most anti-democratic state in the US where they’ll do anything to suppress the votes
I could see Trump taking TX by 1-2.5 and Allred winning by the same. Cruz is very disliked. And not just by vote crossover – enough GOP votes skipping that part of the ballot helps Allred too.