Ted Cruz often sticks to the usual Republican talking points when condemning Democratic opponent Colin Allred: He’s too radical, he wants to allow criminals to cross the border into the state, and he’s generally not conservative enough for a state as red as Texas. Cruz has also leaned heavily on the accusation that Allred is hiding from the media, dubbing him Can’t Comment Colin. Allred has fired back at Cruz for repeatedly declining to give specifics about his stance on abortion, a key issue for voters in a state where the procedure is illegal in most cases. But neither candidate will be able to hide while participating in a televised debate on October 15. Both have publicly expressed excitement about the spectacle—and for good reason.…