This week, the Texas Organizing Project (TOP) announced its endorsement of Colin Allred for U.S. Senate.
Dr. Doshie Piper, TOP Board Co-President based in San Antonio, offered the following statement:
“When MAGA extremists like Ted Cruz continue to push their vile agenda intended to divide, diminish, and dehumanize working Black and Latino Texans, TOP members and supporters just don’t sit on the sidelines. We mobilize, vote, and fight back.
“Building a stronger, more progressive, and inclusive Texas means electing responsive leaders who will fight for a future where ALL in our state can thrive — no matter what part of Texas you live, the language you speak, or how much money you have in our pocket.
“That’s why TOP is proud to endorse Colin Allred, an accomplished civil rights attorney and member of Congress, who has shown he’s committed to championing issues important to our communities — such as good-paying jobs, quality public schools, legal system reform, and the expansion of healthcare access.”
Julie Alonzo-Rivera, TOP Board Member based in Dallas, added:
“Since his election in 2012, working Texans have seen for themselves how out-of-touch Ted Cruz is with the needs of everyday people. He’s too busy being a Trump lackey, and will say and do anything to gain ‘respect’ in the eyes of the far-right fringe.
“Meanwhile, through his work in Congress and in the community, Colin has demonstrated he’s a listener, leader, and humble public servant who truly believes in a Texas for all.
“Along with millions of others across the country, TOP is ready to turn the page on unhinged Donald Trump and his MAGA loyalist ‘Cancun Cruz.’ Texans can trust Colin Allred to defend our rights and improve our quality of life.”
TOP organizes Black and Latino communities in Dallas, Harris, Bexar, and Fort Bend counties with the goal of transforming Texas into a state where working people of color have the power and representation they deserve. For more information, visit organizetexas.org.
