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Texas Democrats taste victory,
then turn on each otherTexas Democrats rejoiced Saturday after they flipped a state Senate seat
in a district that Donald Trump carried in 2024 by 17 percentage points,
hailing it as a burst of momentum for the midterms in the historically red state.
But they received a stark reminder of their own divides days later
when former Democratic congressman #Colin #Allred claimed that #James #Talarico,
a state representative running in the competitive Democratic primary for U.S. Senate,
had referred to him as
a “mediocre Black man.”Then, Allred endorsed Talarico’s rival, U.S. Rep. #Jasmine #Crockett,
two weeks before early voting for the 👉March 3 primary is set to begin.
Allred’s intervention exacerbated racial tensions that were already brewing between Crockett and Talarico
— and raised new concerns inside the party that the infighting could make it harder for Democrats to eventually unify
for a long-awaited opportunity to turn Texas blue.Talarico, who is White, pushed back on Allred’s claim.
Crockett, who like Allred is Black, praised his comments. “Primaries are going to be raucous and contentious,” Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder told reporters Tuesday.
“They’re only going to get more so … as Texas gets more and more in play.” He added that he hopes Democrats
“all treat each other with respect”
and understand the importance of moving
forward as a “team” after the primary.https://www..com/politics/2026/02/03/allred-talarico-crockett-senate-democrats-race/
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s massive grift was embarrassingly revealed during his debate against Representative #Colin #Allred Tuesday night.
Cruz has been seriously struggling in his Senate race against Allred, and on Tuesday, it seemed that Allred dealt several critical blows to the Texas Republican.
In his closing remarks, Allred didn’t hold back.
“We’re all Americans, and we’re all Texans. We need a leader who will bring us together around our shared values. That’s what I’m trying to do during my six years in Congress.
💥That’s the exact opposite of what Senator Cruz has done,” Allred said.“Whatever he says tonight, you’ve seen it for 12 years. He’s been one of the most #divisive senators in the entire country. If you don’t like how things are going in Washington right now, well, you know what, 💥he is singularly responsible for it.
“He has introduced this new kind of ‘#angertaiment’ where you just get people upset and then you podcast about it, and you write a book about it, and you make some money on it,
but you’re not actually there when people need you.
Like when the lights went out, when 30 million Texans were relying on a senator to spring into action,
he went to Cancun.
That’s who he is,” Allred said.https://newrepublic.com/post/187198/ted-cruz-colin-allred-scam-debate
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I just saw
#Colin #Allred
on TV for the first timeand I wish he were on every day until Nov 6
Help make it happen
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Democratic leaders are telling their party's biggest donors that keeping Montana's Senate seat blue is a real challenge.
However, they are planning to go on offense in Florida to retain their majority.Why it matters:
Without Montana, the math for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to keep his job gets very difficult.But Democrats are signaling they want to expand the playing field and be in a position to steal Republican seats in states like #Florida.
-- Yes, it's still red, but former President Trump isn't expected to win by double digits.They are also eyeing #Texas, where a recent poll has Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) up by three points against Rep. #Colin #Allred (D-Texas).
Driving the news:
Officials acknowledged Sen. #Jon #Tester (D-Mont.) is down in the polls, but party strategists still see a path for him to defy the odds and win, just like Sen. Susan Collins of Maine did on the Republican side in 2020.
"It sounds like Gary Peters is thinking about abandoning Jon Tester," NRSC spokesperson Philip Letsou told Axios. "No matter what Democrats do, the NRSC will do whatever it takes to ensure Ted Cruz and Rick Scott defeat the radical liberals Chuck Schumer and his billionaire allies have propped up against them."
The intrigue:
Republicans held their donor retreat just up the coast in Sea Island, Georgia, where the National Republican Senatorial Committee explained why they are eyeing a 52-seat majority.At both events, there was a mixture of hope and fear.
In addition to Montana, there were concerns about #Ohio, where Sen. #Sherrod #Brown (D-Ohio) faces a tough re-election in a state Trump could carry by eight or nine percentage points.
The most optimistic pitch the Democratic donors received was from #Tennessee state Rep. #Gloria #Johnson, their party's nominee to defeat Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in a race the Cook Political Report is rating a "solid R."
What we're hearing:
Democrats are contemplating a late blitz in the Florida Senate race, where Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla) has just a two-point lead over former Rep. #Debbie #Mucarsel-#Powell in the latest public poll.While air time hasn't been officially booked, Democratic sources tell us they expect the DSCC to make a splash in Florida in the coming weeks.
From Labor Day to Election Day, Democrats have spent or reserved some $5.6 million in advertising in Florida, according to AdImpact.
Over the same period, Republicans are at $4.4 million, but Scott's campaign likes to buy week to week, meaning they could pump more money into the race if they feel it's warranted.
https://www.axios.com/2024/09/25/senate-democrats-florida-rick-scott-mucarsel-powell
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We need to give #Harris the #senate !!!
#AZ #Gallego
#MT #jontester
#FL #mucarselpowell
#OH #SherrodBrown
#TX #Allred
#WV #GlennElliott
#MI #SLotkin"Harris could win the presidency but lose the Senate, giving Republicans a veto over her agenda and judges"
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Democratic Representative #Colin #Allred is narrowly trailing GOP incumbent Senator Ted Cruz in Texas' U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
❌Cruz was first elected to the Senate in 2012 and is known as a staunch conservative, routinely drawing the ire of Democrats.
✅Allred, a former professional football player who has served in the House of Representatives since 2019, had raked nearly $42 million to go up against the $40 million raised by the Republicanincumbent as of July.
Polls have consistently shown Cruz leading Allred, and Cook Political Report ranks the race as "likely" to be a Republican victory in November.
♦️However, Democrats are holding out hope that they can flip the seat, which would also give them a significant boost in their bid to maintain control of the Senate.
New polling published on Friday by Emerson College/The Hill shows a relatively tight race, showing Allred down against Cruz within the survey's margin of error.The Texas Democrat picked up a notable endorsement from former Representative Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican who has become a staunch critic of former President Donald Trump and his GOP supporters.
"Vote for Colin Allred," Liz Cheney told attendees during an interview at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Friday.
"We need people who are honorable public servants, and in this race that is Colin Allred, so I'll be working on his behalf."
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mw-allred-google-ads?amount=25&amounts=25%2C35%2C50%2C100%2C250%2C500&refcode=ads_sem_gs_d2d_acq_nat_mayrefresh0524&gbraid=0AAAAApkakJ_MkhRN7AEaBp1Idvc3irWaY&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlvW2BhDyARIsADnIe-I5mKiPShBYlbqG7czR5VXeXwcizbCpZUZNp_IKywLDKv_JyI-W-xYaAjZIEALw_wcBhttps://www.newsweek.com/colin-allred-within-striking-distance-defeating-ted-cruz-new-poll-1950354
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🚨 New polls show Ted Cruz is up just 3 points on #Colin #Allred in the #Texas Senate race.
Colin Allred is a true champion of progressive values.
As a civil rights attorney and former NFL player, he knows what it means to fight for justice and equality.
He's dedicated his life to serving others and has the experience and passion to make a real difference in Washington.But we know that 💥defeating Ted Cruz won't be easy. 💥
He's been able to hold onto his seat for far too long, using every dirty trick in the book to stay in power.That's why we need your help, now more than ever.
We're humbly asking: will you kick in $25 now to help fund our grassroots movement to defend the Senate this November?
If Colin Allred wins, it virtually guarantees a Democratic Senate majority.
https://forwardblue.us/l/ECcpgO
— Forward Blue
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Despite the long history of backing Republicans in presidential, senate and governor races, there have been continuing suggestions that 💥Texas could be on the verge of an unprecedented switch in voter dynamic.💥
Not only did Biden close the presidential gap in 2020,
but former Texas Democratic Representative #Beto #ORourke was only narrowly beaten by incumbent Republican #Ted #Cruz in the 2018 Senate race.Polls have also indicated that 🔥Cruz could have another tight reelection fight this year against Representative #Colin #Allred, 🔥who is hoping to be the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Texas state since 1988.
https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-texas-blue-trump-2024-election-1938605
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Heading into the heat of his reelection race against Dallas Congressman #Colin #Allred, U.S. Sen. #Ted #Cruz is testing the waters with a #rebrand.
Cruz, who has made a name for himself as an uncompromising #conservative stalwart, is casting himself as a 😮bipartisan lawmaker with a penchant for reaching across the aisle.😮
“I actually have very good relationships with many of my colleagues across the aisle,” Cruz told The Texas Tribune, citing his work with Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, Cory Booker and Amy Klobuchar. “I've worked with all three of them and all three are friends.”The interview was part of Cruz’s recent media blitz highlighting his work with Democrats, off the heels of his 🔸“Democrats for Cruz” 🔸announcement which aims to attract left-leaning voters this November.
Meanwhile, Cruz is blasting Allred as not as #bipartisan as he claims, citing the Democrat’s voting record with his party’s leadership.
#texas #senate
https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/10/ted-cruz-bipartisan-senate-reelection/ -
Rep. #Maxwell #Frost (D-Fla.) on Monday endorsed Prince George’s County Executive #Angela #Alsobrooks over fellow Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) in the closely watched Democratic Senate primary in Maryland.
Frost adds to the growing divide among House Democrats, who are split in their support for Alsobrooks and for Trone ahead of the May primary.
The Democratic nominee will face a tough general election fight against former Maryland Gov. Larry #Hogan (R), the popular moderate whose late entry into the race has presented a curveball for Democrats.
“I’m supporting Angela for U.S. Senate because she’s spent her career truly listening to people and coming up with innovative solutions to benefit the community. The people closest to the problem are often closest to the solution,” Frost said in the endorsement announcement on Monday.
“Angela and I share a similar passion for people and for a society that’s safe and equal for all of us,” Frost continued.
“When she gets to the Senate, she will join me in the fight to #end #gun #violence, she will work to #expand #healthcare access so that those who are sick can get well without going broke, she will fight the climate crisis by working for a #Green #New #Deal and she will fight for #reproductive #Justice.
I’m all in with Angela because she’ll be all in for us.”Frost’s endorsement comes days after Alsobrooks secured a high-profile endorsement from Rep. Jamie #Raskin (D-Md.).
Alsobrooks has also secured endorsements from former House Majority Leader Steny #Hoyer (D-Md.) along with the rest of the House Maryland Democratic delegation except for Trone, himself, and Rep. C.A. Dutch #Ruppersberger.
Alsobrooks also has the support of Gov. Wes #Moore (D) and Lt. Gov. Aruna #Miller (D).
#Trone, on the other hand, has garnered support from a number of high-profile Democrats nationally. House Minority Leader Hakeem #Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Whip Katherine #Clark (D-Mass.) have endorsed Trone, as have Reps. Adam #Schff (D-Calif.) and Colin #Allred (D-Texas), the leading Democratic candidates for Senate in their respective states.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4567751-frost-endorses-alsobrooks-maryland-senate/ -
Super Tuesday live:
Currently, US representative #Colin #Allred, a former NFL player and three-term congressman, is leading in the Democratic primary over state senator Roland Gutierrez.
Either of them will have an uphill battle in November. No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas in 30 years, but after #Ted #Cruz won with a narrow margin in 2018, Democrats believe he could be vulnerable.
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During the Jan. 6 attack I was on the House floor when rioters broke through the doors and breached the Capitol.
I heard glass breaking and pounding on the doors and I texted Aly, who was seven months pregnant with our second son at the time, "Whatever happens, I love you."
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐣𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐓𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐭.
That day is one of many, many reasons I know Ted Cruz has got to go. His MAGA extremism is bad for Texas and our country, and it's time to hold him accountable.
I'm running to replace Ted Cruz and give Texans the senator we deserve, and I hope you'll join my team, Ted. Here's the link to make a gift and help build our grassroots movement -- any amount you can spare is truly appreciated: https://go.colinallred.com/8211