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10. He isn't

Fri Aug 30, 2019, 09:04 AM

Aug 2019

Joe III has stated that he is (so far, anyway) not interested in challenging Markey in the primary. There has been a lot of "what if" speculation, but so far, that is the extent of it. As Markey was one of the ones who urged Al Franken to resign, I have no particular desire to see him continue in the Senate, but his voting record seems pretty solid, so I have no particular desire to see him leave, either. Joe III is still young and doing a great job as a congressman. I think he has wisely decided not to challenge Markey in the primary. Kennedy seems not to have gotten on the "let's-eat-our-own" bandwagon of wanting to primary good incumbent Democrats. That is level-headedness in the Obama vein, and a commodity we need to nurture and conserve.

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MA-SEN: Kennedy Holds Huge Lead Over Markey [View all] RandySF Aug 2019 OP

That's surprising. Markey has a good rep in MA. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #1

It is surprising Green Line Aug 2019 #2

I used to live a couple houses down from his official Malden residence on Townsend St aikoaiko Aug 2019 #29

Not really. Markey isn't named Kennedy and Kennedys hughee99 Sep 2019 #62

I suppose. When I lived there in the 1990s, the Kennedy luster had dulled quite a bit. aikoaiko Sep 2019 #63

Does not make sense for Kennedy to get into that race. Blue_true Aug 2019 #3

agreed on Governor NewJeffCT Aug 2019 #22

Most states have a one or two term limit. Blue_true Aug 2019 #41

according to wikipedia NewJeffCT Sep 2019 #60

You could be right. nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #65

Agree!! I really wish he wouldn't do that. Markey is a good man. I like Joe, smart young but Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #34

Joe III is smart. Hopefully that includes being able to wait for a good opportunity. Blue_true Aug 2019 #42

It's not bad advice if he'd win. n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2019 #53

Markey is a great Senator. nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #67

if Kennedy wants to adance his career in politics he can't hedge is bets on what warren does Takket Aug 2019 #44

What's Markey's record??? I could find it, but how do his people feel??? a kennedy Aug 2019 #4

Well he recently did that green new deal thing with AOC and of course there is some UniteFightBack Aug 2019 #8

Markey is rated the most liberal in the entire senate NewJeffCT Aug 2019 #21

He is very liberal from what I have read about him. Blue_true Aug 2019 #43

I'm really torn over this. smirkymonkey Aug 2019 #5

I hope Markey pastes him. GaYellowDawg Aug 2019 #40

What is a Yellowdawg? Blue_true Aug 2019 #46

Lol, it's a completely fair rap. GaYellowDawg Sep 2019 #50

Oh, you had to bring in football. BTW, which team won a national championship last? nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #51

The more important question is... GaYellowDawg Sep 2019 #61

Stranger things have happened, but you're right, Florida is not there yet, The Dawgs are. nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #64

I was wondering:) True Blue American Sep 2019 #56

He is young enough to wait until 2021 or 2022. Blue_true Aug 2019 #45

Why is he challenging Markey? eissa Aug 2019 #6

He isn't DFW Aug 2019 #10

Progressive Punch rates Markey as THE most liberal senator NewJeffCT Aug 2019 #20

Every single Democratic Senator but 5 told Franken to resign, either in public or private Celerity Aug 2019 #23

I am well aware. DFW Aug 2019 #24

Manchin for POTUS Celerity Aug 2019 #25

Scared me there for a second!! DFW Aug 2019 #30

thanks for the rec, next time we are on the East Coast I will try and get up there Celerity Aug 2019 #32

Wouldn't break my heart! n/t DFW Aug 2019 #33

So Robert is the one who is anti vaccine...Not Joe Kennedy.......right? nt UniteFightBack Aug 2019 #7

Yes, it's Robert, NOT Joe. a kennedy Aug 2019 #9

Sometimes, it can feel like you need a scorecard to follow their family tree. DFW Aug 2019 #11

But Robert, Jr. Is His Dad, Right? ChoppinBroccoli Aug 2019 #12

You are batting .500 DFW Aug 2019 #14

It's like the Targaryens n/t Yavin4 Aug 2019 #13

Now you made me look up Targaryens DFW Aug 2019 #15

Pretty complicated Yavin4 Aug 2019 #16

I see what you mean DFW Aug 2019 #17

Robert Kennedy Jr. I think he is also very anti legal Pot, along with Patrick Kennedy. Blue_true Aug 2019 #47

He's very impressive. Potential President impressive Thrill Aug 2019 #18

He's got to have more than the name. What makes him comradebillyboy Sep 2019 #52

Markey's been one of the most liberal members of the Senate NewJeffCT Aug 2019 #19

The Massachusetts Governor's position has often turned into a political dead end. DFW Aug 2019 #26

If Warren ends up as President or VP NewJeffCT Aug 2019 #28

I fully agree on that n/t DFW Aug 2019 #31

+1 -K&R onetexan Sep 2019 #57

My friends say that the Massachusetts constitution has a two term limit for governor. Blue_true Aug 2019 #48

according to Wikipedia NewJeffCT Sep 2019 #59

Thanks. Will be checking with the person that said it did. Blue_true Sep 2019 #66

I like both Kennedy and Markey. Too bad they're aren't 2 slots open. Vinca Aug 2019 #27

So MARKEY rose from nothing, has been an excellent Dem, & needs to get out for a KENNEDY. Got it. UTUSN Aug 2019 #35

Joe Kennedy III, at this moment, is not challenging Markey. Raine1967 Aug 2019 #36

Bad move, Joe. Mc Mike Aug 2019 #37

Nothing new--a Kennedy deciding he wants the seat and running against another Dem. book_worm Aug 2019 #38

It would take a LOT more than some "what if" poll to get Kennedy to make a rash move like that DFW Aug 2019 #39

I would not bet against your view, since you seem to rub elbows with democratic Pols. Blue_true Aug 2019 #49

Well, I have never been bitten yet DFW Sep 2019 #55

Markey is a good man and has my respect Sewa Sep 2019 #54

And neither is Joe III. OnDoutside Sep 2019 #58