Here’s the latest news today out of Massachusetts: Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) leads primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) by double digits, according to a UMass/Amherst poll released Wednesday. Markey leads Kennedy among Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters 51 percent to 36 percent in the poll, with 12 percent undecided. When Democratic-leaning voters are removed from the sample, Markey expands…
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MA-Sen: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) Helps Sen. Ed Markey (D) Win The Democratic Primary
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA), in support of her colleague, U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: I'm glad to endorse Ed Markey, my partner in the United States Senate, for re-election this year. As an author of the Green New Deal, he's on the…
MA-Sen: New Poll Has Sen. Ed Markey (D) Pulling Ahead Of Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D) In Dem Primary
Some good news today out of Massachusetts: x *7/29-30— Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) July 31, 2020 Click here to read the full results. Past polling showed Kennedy pulling ahead of Markey and out raising him in fundraising. Both Markey and Kennedy have been racking up endorsements: Per tradition over here at Boston, the usual disclaimer: Endorsements…
MA-Sen: The Boston Globe Endorses Sen. Ed Markey (D) In The September 1st Democratic Primary
From The Boston Globe: The crux of Kennedy’s campaign against Markey seems to come down to the question of whether a generational torch-passing is needed in the delegation this year. And here, the senator’s own words to the Globe editorial board are his best defense: “It’s not your age. It’s the age of your ideas…
MA-Sen: Progressive Change Campaign Committee Helps Keep Ed Markey (D) In The U.S. Senate
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D. MA) on behalf of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee which is supporting his re-election campaign: x YouTube Video This is U.S. Senator Ed Markey. My neck-and-neck election is in just 38 days. I’m reaching out to ask you to support my campaign today, but first…
MA-Sen: Harry Reid (D. NV) Is Back & He's Determined To Keep Sen. Ed Markey (D) In The Senate
Received this e-mail today from former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D. NV) in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Sen. Ed Markey (D. MA) My friend Senator Ed Markey needs our support. Ed is facing one of the toughest elections of any Democrat running for the US Senate this…
MA-Sen: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) Wants To Keep Sen. Ed Markey (D) In The U.S. Senate
Received this e-mail yesterday from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA), in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution to my friend and partner in the United States Senate Ed Markey. But first, I want to explain…
MA-Sen: Oscar Winner Michael Douglas Helps Climate Hawk Sen. Ed Markey (D) Stay In The Senate
Received this e-mail yesterday from Academy Award winner, Michael Douglas, in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Sen. Ed Markey (D. MA) I need to ask you to support my friend, Senator Ed Markey. He is in the toughest race of his career, and the last end-of-quarter FEC deadline before his…
MA-Sen: Jane Fonda Doubles Down To Keep Climate Hawk Sen. Ed Markey (D) In The U.S. Senate
Received this e-mail today from Academy Award winning actress and activist, Jane Fonda, in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Sen. Ed Markey (D. MA) This past month has been an important reminder that our fight against the climate crisis must be intersectional. These challenging times have underscored why we need…
MA-Sen: Sen. Jacky Rosen (D. NV) Helps Sen. Ed Markey (D) Get Ready To Win His Primary
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D. NV) in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Sen. Ed Markey (D. MA) This November, I will be proud to support my friend and colleague, Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, for re-election. But first, we need to join together to help…
MA-Sen: Sen. Ed Markey (D) Builds Momentum To Pass Bill To Send Americans $2,000 Monthly Payments
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: One $1,200 stimulus check is not nearly enough to help families who are struggling. With the unemployment numbers skyrocketing, Americans need help urgently. That’s why I worked with Senators Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris to introduce the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act….
MA-Sen: Markey (D) Pushes Bill To Force Government To Collect & Share Data On COVID-19 Patients
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: The coronavirus pandemic is exposing and exacerbating the racism and injustice embedded in our economy and our health care system. That's why I joined Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Ayanna Pressley to introduce legislation to force the Department of Health and Human…
MA-Sen: Sen. Ed Markey (D) Continues To Push Trump Use The Defense Production Act To Combat COVID-19
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Last month, I called on President Trump to immediately begin using the Defense Production Act to produce the equipment we need to fight COVID-19. I was optimistic that our call had been heard when he finally claimed to invoke Defense Production Act…
MA-Sen: Singer-Songwriter Carole King Helps Keep Climate Hawk Ed Markey (D) In The U.S. Senate
Received this e-mail today from singer-songwriter Carole King in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Hi, it’s Carole King. First, and most important, I hope you and your family are well and that you stay healthy. I’m reaching out to ask you to join me in supporting Senator Ed Markey’s campaign…
MA-Sen: Sen. Ed Markey (D) Demands Trump Use The Defense Production Act To Fight COVID-19
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: It is clear that we are at war with the coronavirus. In order to slow the spread of the disease, the United States needs to work together to flatten the curve by expanding testing capability and increasing our social distancing. That is…
MA-Sen: Sen. Ed Markey (D) Refuses To Let Trump's Corporate Socialism Bail Out The Oil Industry
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: The Washington Post just reported that Donald Trump is considering a bailout for oil companies. Let’s be absolutely clear on this: Oil and gas companies don’t need a bailout. The millions of Americans who can't afford medical treatment or sick leave do….
Pod Save America, “Elizabeth Warren is right on the filibuster.”
I know I’ve written about it a lot but it’s still my top issue and while tonight’s debate was horribly moderated, but Pod Save America said it best about tonight’s debate: x Warren is right on the filibuster. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/scUy3EwdIc— Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) February 26, 2020 I’m very happy this was brought up again…
MA-Sen: Sen. Ed Markey (D) Leads The Fight Against Trump's Cuts To Social Security & Medicare
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Donald Trump released his proposed budget yesterday, and it once again put his disdain for the most vulnerable Americans on full display. His budget is immoral, indefensible, and unacceptable. Donald Trump is proposing cuts to critical programs for working families — all…
MA-Sen: Jane Fonda Endorses Green New Deal Co-Author, Sen. Ed Markey (D), For Re-Election
Received this e-mail from Actress & Activist, Jane Fonda, in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: Sen. Ed Markey (D. MA) I’m reaching out today to ask you to join me in supporting my friend and co-author of the Green New Deal, Senator Ed Markey. As you may have heard, I’ve…
ME, NH & MA-Sen: Council For A Livable Goes All In For These New England Democrats
Received this e-mail today from the Council for a Livable World: New England is the scene of some of this election’s hottest Senate contests. Council for a Livable World is backing three candidates from the region who are critical to a progressive majority. Sara Gideon of Maine is challenging incumbent Senator Susan Collins. Collins’ inconsistent voting record over…
