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. Democratic Leadership is fighting to protect and expand our Democratic Majority. We really hope you’ll stick with us in this fight. But if you'd like to unsubscribe from our emails, please [click here.]( # [Colin Allred]( This week 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. 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 18 days, we have the chance to replace Ted Cruz and give Texans the Senator we deserve. But after this week’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 AMERIPAC 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.]( [Donate $9 Now ➞]( [Donate $25 Now ➞]( [Donate $50 Now ➞]( [Donate $100 Now ➞]( [Donate $250 Now ➞]( [Donate More Now ➞]( Thank you so much for supporting me. -Colin Allred This message was sent to: [{EMAIL}](#) [Click here to receive fewer emails.]( | [Click here to unsubscribe.]( [AMERIPAC](#) Thank you for supporting AMERIPAC! We’re fighting everyday to protect and expand our Democratic majority by electing compassionate, creative and innovative Democratic leaders across the country. [DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP >>]( We’ve committed ourselves to recruiting and supporting new Democratic candidates and re-electing Democratic Members to move our country forward. During the 2022 election cycle, we raised $7,546,008 and supported 161 candidates. And we're already hard at work to elect even more Democrats in 2024. But listen, our country is facing unprecedented challenges. So it's more critical than ever before that we take back the House, hold the Senate, and STOP Republicans from taking back the White House. And that starts with you and these emails. We’ll keep you updated on our work and the ways you can help expand our Majority and DEFEND the White House in 2024. We’re powered by grassroots donors like you. So if you can give anything to support our efforts, [please give now >>]( If you'd like to receive fewer emails, you can [click here.]( If you'd like to unsubscribe from our emails, [click here.]( [DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP >>]( From all of us at AMERIPAC, thanks for your support! AMERIPAC is a Leadership Political Action Committee founded by Congressman Steny Hoyer in 1992 to elect Democratic leaders to Congress. Your support will go directly towards these efforts. [DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP >>]( AMERIPAC 499 S Capitol St SW, Ste 406 Washington, DC 20003 PAID FOR BY AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA