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Colin Allred: “We have to restore confidence in the Congress, in…”

Featuring: Colin Allred, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Texas

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Democratic candidate for Texas 33rd Congressional District Colin Allred discusses his campaign

Published | Video Starts at 02:24

I have a message both for what's going on in Washington on the Republican side, but also on the Democratic side, that we have to clean up our act. We have to restore confidence in the Congress, in representation, that we shouldn't have members of Congress, stock trading and taking money from interests that are then opposed to some of the things you say you stand for. That contributes to a sense of cynicism, I think, is often what's underlying why we're in this place politically. What are your biggest contrasts with Congresswoman Julie Johnson? (02:24–02:36)

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Asserts that members of Congress should not engage in stock trading or take money from conflicting interests.

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