Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, NY Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Launch #CombatCOVID-19Challenge
(CBSDFW.COM) - Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz and New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have launched a bipartisan, nationwide effort on social media to challenge others to do something positive and supportive of their communities to defeat COVID-19.
Sen. Cruz tweeted a video on Monday and said, "America is strongest when we're united. That's why @SenGillibrand & I are launching the #CombatCOVID19Challenge – to encourage Americans to support each other as we all #CombatCOVID19. I'm challenging@GovernorPerry, @SylvesterTurner, @MattressMack to join us within 48 hours.
America is strongest when we're united. That's why @SenGillibrand & I are launching the #CombatCOVID19Challenge – to encourage Americans to support each other as we all #CombatCOVID19.
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) April 13, 2020
I'm challenging @GovernorPerry, @SylvesterTurner, @MattressMack to join us within 48 hours. pic.twitter.com/y2ejT8khbf
Sen. Gillibrand tweeted a video and said, :Acts of kindness and compassion are more important than ever, especially for essential workers on the front lines of this crisis. So today I'm excited to launch the #CombatCOVID19Challenge to encourage more people to support their communities at this critical time."
Acts of kindness and compassion are more important than ever, especially for essential workers on the front lines of this crisis. So today I'm excited to launch the #CombatCOVID19Challenge to encourage more people to support their communities at this critical time. Learn more: pic.twitter.com/b69a4217aU
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) April 13, 2020
Sen. Gillibrand went on to challenge @CoryBooker, @KathyHochul and @davidchang to take part.
She said on Monday she sent pizza to front line medical staff staying at the Heroes Landing in Albany, New York.