Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred debated in a Texas Senate race that both candidates agree is competitive. Allred criticized Cruz for not delivering for Texas, mentioning Cruz’s trip to Cancun during a winter storm and his actions during the Capitol riot. Cruz defended himself as a conservative who will fight for Texas, while Allred labeled him as an extremist. Polls show the race is close, with Cruz leading by a small margin. Democrats see a chance for victory in Texas due to Cruz’s polarizing image. Both candidates clashed over several issues, including energy, transgender athletes, and abortion. Allred positioned himself as bipartisan and accused Cruz of being extreme. Cruz, who is anti-abortion, avoided directly answering a question about exceptions for rape and incest. He criticized Democrats’ support for abortion rights without restrictions. When asked about pardoning Capitol rioters, Cruz sidestepped the question and mentioned other riots. Allred accused Cruz of being a threat to democracy. The debate highlighted the sharp differences between the two candidates on various issues and their contrasting visions for the future of Texas.
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Fiery Texas Senate Debate: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Spar over Abortion, Trans Athletes, and Jan. 6
