Cruz and Allred Clash in Texas Senate Debate

In a contentious debate, Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred clashed over key issues like abortion and immigration, with both accusing each other of extreme positions. Cruz linked Allred to Vice President Kamala Harris and criticized his support for transgender rights and immigration policies under President Biden. Allred, aiming to become Texas’ first Black senator, attacked Cruz over the state's strict abortion laws and his controversial trip to Cancun during a Texas winter storm crisis. The debate, the only one planned before the election, highlighted a closely watched race that could influence the Senate's control, with polls showing Cruz slightly ahead. Both candidates appealed to different voter bases, with Allred emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and Cruz underlining his opposition to Democratic policies. Cruz's performance was marked by his insistence on the state's right to determine abortion laws, while Allred emphasized Cruz's divisive politics and past actions, such as his stance during the January 6 Capitol riot.