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I just caught part of a Markey ad starring AOC. (Original Post) Croney Jul 2020 OP
So I am not familar with Massachusetts politics dflprincess Jul 2020 #1
I don't know, it was a surprise to me. And a disappointment. Croney Jul 2020 #2
I Believe Kennedy Feels Entitled DDySiegs Jul 2020 #5
Who knows. I suspect that he wants the seat. I spent 55 of my 60 CentralMass Jul 2020 #6
Here it is: Tanuki Jul 2020 #3
Thanks!!! Croney Jul 2020 #4
That is a good ad dflprincess Jul 2020 #7

dflprincess

(28,450 posts)
1. So I am not familar with Massachusetts politics
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 04:00 PM
Jul 2020

but I have been wondering why did Kennedy challenge Markey?

DDySiegs

(258 posts)
5. I Believe Kennedy Feels Entitled
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 04:55 PM
Jul 2020

If Kennedy has shown any initiative in Massachusetts’ 4th congressional district in the 4 terms since he succeeded Barney Frank, I (a resident of that district) am unaware of it. Indeed if he had done anything noteworthy, wouldn’t it have shown up in his current tv spots?

In my view Kennedy feels - because one of his great uncles was the President of the U S over a half century ago, another great uncle was a notable and long term Massachusetts Senator, and his grand father was the US Attorney General and a New York senator - that he is “entitled” to the senate seat. (My guess is he views this senate seat as mere stepping stone to the White House.)

CentralMass

(15,480 posts)
6. Who knows. I suspect that he wants the seat. I spent 55 of my 60
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 05:17 PM
Jul 2020

living in MA. I've met Joe Kennedy and heard him speak. I like both of them but if I were still there Markey would have my vote.

dflprincess

(28,450 posts)
7. That is a good ad
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 08:58 PM
Jul 2020

I like AOC's comments about age & I like that Markey isn't afraid of a younger member of Congress.

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