On Jan. 6, I was ready to fight while Ted hid in a supply closet

This is why we have to beat Ted Cruz on November 5. ͏͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Hold the Line PAC is working to elect Democratic candidates up and down the ballot and across the nation. If you’d like to unsubscribe, [click here.]( [Hold the Line PAC]( [Colin Allred]( Last night on the debate stage, I told Ted Cruz directly to his face that he was a threat to democracy for inciting the mob that overtook our Capitol on January 6. And what was his response? He laughed!! There's nothing funny about this. And this debate was a huge reminder that it’s time for real leadership in Texas. [If you agree, I hope you’ll split a donation of $7 or more between my campaign and Hold the Line.]( [DONATE $7 »]( I was on the House floor on January 6 when rioters breached the Capitol. First, I heard the glass break. Then, as they pounded on the doors, I texted my wife Aly, who was seven months pregnant with our second son: "Whatever happens, I love you." I took off my jacket and got ready to fight anyone who came through the door. Thankfully, it never came to that. But while I was barricaded on the House floor with my colleagues with our gas masks in hand, Ted Cruz – who had cheered on the mob earlier that day – hid in a supply closet. In just 20 days, we have the chance to replace Ted Cruz and give Texans the Senator we deserve. But after last night's debate, a fresh wave of GOP spending is pouring into Texas to crush our momentum in this final push. And the latest polling still shows this race locked neck and neck. There's no doubt in my mind that we can win this race and finally hold Ted Cruz accountable – but ONLY if we have the resources to do it. [So please, will you split a donation between me and Hold the Line now to fuel our grassroots movement to victory and defeat Ted Cruz once and for all? Any amount you can spare will make a difference in these make-or-break final weeks.]( If you've stored your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will be processed immediately and split evenly between Hold the Line PAC and Colin Allred. [DONATE $7 »]( [DONATE $25 »]( [DONATE $50 »]( [DONATE $100 »]( [DONATE $250 »]( [OTHER AMOUNT »]( Thank you so much for supporting me. -Colin Allred Thank you for supporting Hold the Line. Our mission is clear: To champion the next generation of Democratic leadership to protect, defend, and hold the line against MAGA, anti-democracy Republicans. But we’re 100% grassroots-funded, and we depend on supporters like you to help fuel our fight. If you'd like to donate to help fund our efforts, please [click here:]( DONATE TO HOLD THE LINE »]( The stakes of the 2024 Election could not be higher. MAGA extremists are dead set on attacking our values, our rights, and our freedom. So it’s never been more important to Hold the Line and elect a wave of Democrats who will fight to defend our democracy. But we rely on grassroots support to fuel our fight. Without you, we’re nothing. If you'd like to donate to help fund our efforts, please [click here:]( DONATE TO HOLD THE LINE »]( This email was sent to [{EMAIL}](#?source=SBD_HTL_EM_FR_45DO-45TSC_101624_4_1_AllredSplit). We know you probably receive a lot of emails, but we wouldn’t reach out if it weren’t important. Your support is the lifeblood of our campaign to Hold the Line against MAGA extremism, but if you’d like to unsubscribe, [click here](. With your help, though, we’ll build undeniable momentum to elect a wave of Democrats this November. So if you'd like to donate, please [click here](. From all of us at Hold the Line, thank you for your support! Paid for by Hold the Line PAC Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Hold the Line, please [click here](.