403: The Man To Beat Ted Cruz
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The Lincoln Project
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🗓️ 17 October 2024
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
Rick Wilson interviews Congressman Colin Allred in a no-holds-barred conversation about his campaign to unseat Ted Cruz in Texas. They dive into Allred’s journey from NFL linebacker to the political arena, dissecting Cruz’s vulnerabilities and what it will take to flip the state blue. Along the way, Wilson and Allred trade jabs at Cruz’s controversial record, making this episode a must-listen for anyone tracking the 2024 election.
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| 0:00.0 | You're picking up speed in this race. |
| 0:02.3 | Cruz is sending out increasingly desperate appeals for money and increasingly desperate messages to his allies. |
| 0:08.4 | Believe me, I'm on that damn list and I can never escape it. |
| 0:11.6 | I unsubscribe about 20 times a little from the guy. |
| 0:15.3 | There's no, there's not getting away. |
| 0:17.1 | Your task will not be an easy one. |
| 0:19.4 | Your enemy is well trained, well equipped,-equipped, and battle-hearted. |
| 0:23.2 | There is not a liberal America and a conservative America. |
| 0:26.8 | There is the United States of America. |
| 0:31.7 | Good night. |
| 0:32.7 | And good luck. |
| 0:33.6 | Hey, folks, it's Rick Wilson from the Lincoln Project Podcast. |
| 0:36.2 | We are so excited today to welcome Congressman Colin Allred of the great state of Texas to our show. |
| 0:42.4 | He is running against probably the most despised member of the Senate, a guy you know and hate, Ted Cruz. |
| 0:49.9 | But Colin has a distinguished record of his own. |
| 0:52.8 | He's a terrific public servant, was a terrific athlete, and is a guy who loves his state with an absolute passion and conviction. |
| 1:00.8 | So I'm delighted to have you on the show today, Colin. |
| 1:03.4 | I want to start out by asking the big question. |
| 1:06.4 | Do you know the Ted Cruz rule? |
| 1:09.6 | No, I don't know. |
| 1:11.0 | The Ted Cruz rule is this. |
| 1:13.5 | There are two types of people in the world, Ted Cruz and people who hate Ted Cruz. |
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