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In reply to the discussion: Dave Wasserman: I've seen enough: Sen. Ed Markey has defeated Rep. Joe Kennedy III [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,472 posts)11. Depends entirely on who they are and who their challenger is.
I'm just repeating what she said, not necessarily agreeing with it. But I don't think it's a big deal.
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Dave Wasserman: I've seen enough: Sen. Ed Markey has defeated Rep. Joe Kennedy III [View all]
melman
Sep 2020
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She said it was because she feels an obligation to support her House members.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2020
#4
If the incumbent is one of her members, no, I would assume she would not ordinarily be in favor.
W_HAMILTON
Sep 2020
#33
Nor do I. It's what is done in situations like this - Markey had a very classy response....
George II
Sep 2020
#8
So if AOC primaries Schumer, will Nancy be supporting her house member?...don't think so nt
liskddksil
Sep 2020
#64
Not at all. You question the "political instincts" of the SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE?
George II
Sep 2020
#53
Any other candidate who voted like this would be called a "corporate neo-liberal shill".
octoberlib
Sep 2020
#52
And the "AUMF". I'm so glad Markey won tonight, but it's funny how purity can be pure....
George II
Sep 2020
#59
Being named Kennedy shouldn't be a free pass to any elected office.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2020
#15
The incumbent usually wins. No wow about it. Probably a bad decision on Kennedy's part.
octoberlib
Sep 2020
#27
oh please, there is very little difference between candidates here. It would be sad if Scott Brown
JI7
Sep 2020
#14
Yes, not a good decision. And now he's going to be out of the House soon, too.
George II
Sep 2020
#21
Markey was the establishment candidate and is a good guy. No surprise he won.
octoberlib
Sep 2020
#23
Yes, he's been a good Representative and now Senator for MA. Imagine, an "establishment"....
George II
Sep 2020
#69