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The other group he belongs to is the Black Congressional Caucus. It is 49% white, 27% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 9% Asian.Ĭolin Allred is a member of the New Democratic Coalition, the largest affinity group among Democrats – progressive on social issues, moderate on fiscal ones. Colin Allred ousted a Republican, Pete Sessions, who now represents a district which is far enough south of Dallas so that it is closer to San Antonio and Houston than it is to Dallas.

The district, at least in its current form, doesn’t go as far north as Plano, but includes Garland and continues east to Lake Ray Hubbard. He retains that high regard.Ĭolin Allred represents the northern and northeastern suburbs of Dallas. Along with Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens, he was co-president of the 2018 Democratic Freshman class. He is well-regarded among his colleagues. Colin Allred is pretty impressive, though. Nancy Pelosi is a giant among Members of congress. You can also hear Nancy Pelosi saying “The gentlemen will clear the chamber.” Colin Allred went back to his seat. You can hear him on C-Span getting between Harris and Lawson, asking Harris “Are you serious? Haven’t you had enough violence today?” The person who really threw her weight around was Nancy Pelosi. He wasn’t a good target either.Ĭolin Allred intervened. A few years ago, Lawson was athletic enough and big enough at 6’7” to have had a brief career with the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA.

Somehow, 72-year old Florida Democratic Congressman Al Lawson Jr. The 37-year Lamb a former Marine attorney would not have been a good target for Harris. That Lamb’s remark was accurate wasn’t so much the point. Harris was hollering at Lamb, angry at being called a liar. Sixty-three year old former Navy doctor and Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris was gearing himself up for a fight with Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb. He did eventually throw his weight around a little. Instead, he followed the capitol police to safety. Initially, Colin Allred took his coat off and prepared to defend himself and others – even without weapons. He’s large from my perspective.ĭid he throw his weight around in Congress? He and Republican Anthony Gonzalez, 6’0” and 193 pounds, a former slot receiver and the only other ex-NFL player in Congress, might talk a little trash. Is Colin Allred larger than life? At 6’1” and weighing 240 pounds, he played football at Baylor and for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL. SPECIAL ELECTIONS: Political Note #364 Jana Lynne Sanchez TX 06 (lost), Political Note #382 Melanie Stansbury NM 01 (won), Political Note #393 Allison Russo OH 15 (Election is in November) WEST: Political Note #383 Harley Rouda CA 48, Political Note #384 Peter DeFazio OR 04.

SOUTHWEST: Political Note #389 Tom O’Halleran AZ 01, Political Note #375 Steven Horsford NV 04, Political Note #356 Susie Lee NV 03, Political Note #377 Lizzie Fletcher TX 07, Political Note #362 Vicente Gonzalez TX 15, Political Note #399 Colin Allred TX 32 MIDWEST: Political Note # 398 David Palmer IL 13, Political Note #376 Lauren Underwood IL 14, Political Note #398 David Palmer IL 13, Political Note #378 Elissa Slotkin MI 08, Political Note #357 Haley Stevens MI 11, Political Note #355 Angie Craig MN 02 SOUTHEAST: Political Note #385 Carolyn Bordeaux, Political Note #388 Elaine Luria VA 02 NORTHEAST: Political Note #363 Tom Malinowski NJ 07, Political Note #394 Susan Wild PA 07, Political Note #397 Eugene DePasquale PA 10 Check out the website: Look at the recent Political Notes and Len’s Letters on the website.