• Investing
  • Stock
Round Table Thoughts
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Home Economy Ted Cruz challenger said it would’ve been ‘better’ if Second Amendment ‘had not been written’
Economy

Ted Cruz challenger said it would’ve been ‘better’ if Second Amendment ‘had not been written’

by May 6, 2023
by May 6, 2023 0 comment
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

A challenger to Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz said it would have been ‘better’ if the Second Amendment ‘hadn’t been written.’

In a resurfaced video from 2018, Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, weighed in on the right to bear arms and said he did not believe the Second Amendment should have been written in the first place.

‘Within the confines of the accurately applied Second Amendment, we can do everything we want to do, as far as regulating weapons and all that,’ Allred said. ‘The Second Amendment does have, in the first sentence, in order to maintain a ‘well-regulated militia,’ and ‘the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

‘And it’s two ideas there. The recent trend has only been to focus on the right to bear arms instead of the well-regulated militia part,’ Allred continued in the video, which was first resurfaced by Breitbart. ‘So I just think we have to accurately apply it.’

‘Would it be better if it had not been written? Of course. But there’s no chance that we’re going to repeal any of the Bill of Rights amendments,’ the Texas Democrat said.

‘I’m not just talking about politically, it wouldn’t happen. It’s not within the bounds of reality in this country,’ he added. ‘But what we could do, I think, is there’s plenty of room within there to not allow people to have ‘weapons of war.”

Allred’s campaign manager Paige Hutchinson told Fox News Digital, ‘Congressman Allred’s record on this is clear: He supports common-sense reforms and respects the rights of law-abiding gun owners.’

‘He proudly supported Senator Cornyn’s bipartisan bill to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, which Ted Cruz voted against,’ Hutchinson said. ‘A highly edited clip from six years ago is not in any way an accurate reflection of Allred’s position.’

Allred voted for Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that was signed into law last year and bolstered states’ red flag laws, enhance background checks for gun buyers under 21, add penalties for some gun criminals and provide funding for a variety of health and mental health-related programs.

Cornyn’s bill also addresses the so-called ‘boyfriend loophole,’ which is a gap in federal law that means spousal domestic abusers can have gun rights taken away but not unmarried ones.

On Wednesday, Allred, a former NFL linebacker who later worked in President Obama’s administration before defeating Republican Rep. Pete Sessions in 2018 in Texas’s 32nd Congressional District, which includes parts of the city of Dallas and its northeastern suburbs, became the first major Democrat to jump into the Senate race against Cruz, who is running for a third six-year term representing Texas.

Allred’s campaign on Friday said it raised $2 million in the first 36 hours since launching his campaign, but while his $2 million haul is significant, the Texas Democrat will need to keep the aggressive pace up. Cruz began the cycle with $3.3 million in cash on-hand, while bringing in an additional $1.2 million in the first quarter of this year.

Cruz has become a Texas powerhouse in the Senate after his victory over former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, a Democrat, in 2018.

Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind and Tyler Olson contributed to this report.

Houston Keene is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.  Story tips can be sent to Houston.Keene@Fox.com and on Twitter: @HoustonKeene 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
You Might Also Like
  • Putin hit man seen as Russia’s big prize in prison swap: ‘High-value asset’
  • Blinken faces online backlash for saying US opposes ‘Taiwan independence’ from China: ‘Bought and paid for’
  • Potential speaker candidates emerge from shadows as Jordan’s bid falters
  • New Jersey Primary Election Day kicks off as incumbent GOP Sen. Ed Durr looks to be re-elected
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

previous post
Biden nominee backs US-funded border wall in Jordan ‘to provide physical security’
next post
MEM TV: Strong Earnings Push Deeply Oversold Stocks Higher

You may also like

Quantum Computing: its Evolution and its Potential Future

March 20, 2025

Trump campaign rips ‘fear-mongering’ Dem strategy linking him to Project...

July 11, 2024

Tim Scott snaps back after Chelsea Handler clip on Black...

June 8, 2024

Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump presidential immunity case

April 25, 2024

Kemp, Jones vow to hold rogue Georgia prosecutors accountable for...

February 4, 2023

Democrats press Supreme Court chief justice to investigate Clarence Thomas’...

April 9, 2023

ApeCoin and Akita Inu: Daily Targets and Prices

October 2, 2024

Johnson to kick off wide-ranging House probe on college campus...

May 1, 2024

Speaker Johnson says House will move on Ukraine aid when...

April 2, 2024

Biden-Harris appeasement didn’t delay Iran retaliation against Israel. Here’s what...

August 12, 2024

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Nike pushes back Skims launch with Kim Kardashian due to production delays

      June 19, 2025
    • The Fed Is Getting It Wrong AGAIN As They Hold Rates Steady

      June 19, 2025
    • DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto tied to global ‘pig butchering’ scams

      June 19, 2025
    • Feeling Unsure About the Stock Market’s Next Move? These Charts Can Help

      June 18, 2025
    • Amazon expects to cut corporate jobs as it relies more on AI

      June 18, 2025

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese...

      June 25, 2024 3,598 views
    • 2

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be...

      June 27, 2024 2,874 views
    • 3

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as...

      August 9, 2024 2,577 views
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful...

      July 10, 2024 2,541 views
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility...

      August 29, 2024 2,416 views

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,140)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,620)

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese businesses to Delaware: ‘Longtime friends’

      June 25, 2024
    • 2

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 3

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics

      August 9, 2024
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful of Chinese spy threats

      July 10, 2024
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with ‘Chinese military company’

      August 29, 2024

    Latest News

    • Nike pushes back Skims launch with Kim Kardashian due to...

      June 19, 2025
    • The Fed Is Getting It Wrong AGAIN As They Hold...

      June 19, 2025
    • DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto tied to global...

      June 19, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,140)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,620)

    Disclaimer: RoundTableThoughts.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 RoundTableThoughts.com. All Rights Reserved.

    Round Table Thoughts
    • Investing
    • Stock
    Round Table Thoughts
    • Economy
    • Editor’s Pick

    Read alsox

    In WA, proposed bill may force...

    January 17, 2023

    Scathing poll reveals what Biden has...

    April 30, 2024

    EURUSD and GBPUSD: The Euro returns...

    October 18, 2024
    Sign In

    Keep me signed in until I sign out

    Forgot your password?

    Password Recovery

    A new password will be emailed to you.

    Have received a new password? Login here