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In reply to the discussion: Massachusetts Rep. Kennedy announces Democratic primary challenge to Sen. Markey [View all]summer_in_TX
(2,738 posts)61. Markey is co-sponsor (with AOC) of the Green New Deal
So it appears Kennedy is running to the right of Markey on that issue. Not a good look.
I think many of us have a Camelot affection for the Kennedy family and have dreams invested in them.The family name gives them a cachet that gets them in the door with us. But primarying a progressive fellow Dem is not my idea of action that makes me want to run out and blindly support him.
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Massachusetts Rep. Kennedy announces Democratic primary challenge to Sen. Markey [View all]
Zorro
Sep 2019
OP
Boom - just moments after the announcement was made and the DNC is being slammed.
George II
Sep 2019
#16
I think this is the Joe who was absurdly opposed to rational marijuana regulation.
Tactical Peek
Sep 2019
#29
Markey also looks stricter on gun control, but they both come from the #2 handgun manufacturing
ancianita
Sep 2019
#38
He won't be president if he makes his career climbing over good Democrats to get into office
TeamPooka
Sep 2019
#28
Agreed - 20 years ago, I would have felt that Kennedy should allow Markey to serve one more term.
Midwestern Democrat
Sep 2019
#18
I doubt being in the US Senate is the most physically or mentally taxing job you can have...
VarryOn
Sep 2019
#46
rich enititled ambition. He's a real Gillibrand. Willing to kill off a good progressive Democrat
TeamPooka
Sep 2019
#31