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NEW from me @TheSpectator:
Come with me on a trip to the @PaulVallas election night party for some glimpses of what could have been in Chicago
Instead, @CTULocal1 now runs the show đŹ
thespectator.com/topic/dismay-dâŠ
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Come with me on a trip to the @PaulVallas election night party for some glimpses of what could have been in Chicago
Instead, @CTULocal1 now runs the show đŹ
thespectator.com/topic/dismay-dâŠ
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From top to bottom, the @CTULocal1 â one of the shadiest unions in America â now runs the Windy City
@Brandon4Chicago will succeed scandal-plagued Mayor @LoriLightfoot and hand his former colleagues in CTU the keys to the city. Johnson made hundreds of thousands of dollars as a⊠twitter.com/i/web/status/1âŠ
@Brandon4Chicago will succeed scandal-plagued Mayor @LoriLightfoot and hand his former colleagues in CTU the keys to the city. Johnson made hundreds of thousands of dollars as a⊠twitter.com/i/web/status/1âŠ
When all is said and done, @Brandon4Chicago will have defeated his fellow Democrat @PaulVallas in the runoff by about 4%.
In contrast with Johnsonâs platitude-heavy offering, Vallas ran a campaign laser-focused on crime, pledging to boost the cityâs police force numbers at a⊠twitter.com/i/web/status/1âŠ
In contrast with Johnsonâs platitude-heavy offering, Vallas ran a campaign laser-focused on crime, pledging to boost the cityâs police force numbers at a⊠twitter.com/i/web/status/1âŠ
NEW from me @TheSpectator:
With all the attention on #NY03's @Santos4Congress, you'd think he's the only politician to have lied his way into office
Read this thread, you're about to learn a lot about Dems from the state house to the White House
thespectator.com/topic/democratâŠ
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With all the attention on #NY03's @Santos4Congress, you'd think he's the only politician to have lied his way into office
Read this thread, you're about to learn a lot about Dems from the state house to the White House
thespectator.com/topic/democratâŠ
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Everywhere liberal journalists look, they see @Santos4Congress. They see him in fellow freshman Republicans Anna Paulina Luna and Andy Ogles, both of whom have recently been accused of fabricating details about the past in newspaper hit pieces.
thespectator.com/topic/democratâŠ
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thespectator.com/topic/democratâŠ
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With the coverage of @Santos4Congress's brief tenure, youâd be forgiven if you thought the new House GOP majority was filled with liars and rĂ©sumĂ© embellishers â thatâs clearly the big picture that Dems and their allies in the press paint.
thespectator.com/topic/democratâŠ
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thespectator.com/topic/democratâŠ
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We're going to say one more thing about the #masen race because there are lots of non-MA people on here making lots of grand pronouncements.
Markey won with progressives, no doubt. But he also won in places that are commonly thought of liberal but progressive hotbeds...
Markey won with progressives, no doubt. But he also won in places that are commonly thought of liberal but progressive hotbeds...
...wealthy, highly-educated, and not particularly diverse. (In other words, communities like Newton, Brookline, the suburbs between Boston & Worcester). That's all fine, it was a good strategy for him.
But he was also uniquely qualified to succeed at that strategy. Why?
But he was also uniquely qualified to succeed at that strategy. Why?
For one, he does truly have progressive bona fides. He was long one of the most liberal members of MA's House delegation & has a long record on issues like environment, etc. So he was v. authentic on those issues, meaning progressives didn't need to be converted to support him.
MA Democratic Senator @EdMarkey on his #MASen primary win over Rep. Joe Kennedy: "I extended my respect & congratulations for a campaign that has been fierce at times,but always fueled by a shared commitment to the people of this great commonwealth."c-span.org/video/?475351-⊠@cspan
Markey (D-MA): "In this race, justice was on the ballot, health care justice. That's Medicare For All and universal health care."
Markey (D-MA): "Racial justice, so we can confront our history, make reparations, and rout out the systemic racism that keeps us from achieving the promise of liberty and justice for everyone. Today and every day, we say Black Lives Matter. Black voices matter."
No such wiki-vandalism on JKIIIâs page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_KenneâŠ
To be clear, except for pages that are high profile enough to get locked, anyone can edit a Wikipedia page to say anything outlandish, at least temporarily. I did find it humorous that thereâs some Kennedy fan out there so incensed by his loss that they attacked Markeyâs page
Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey, endorsed by Senate Minority Leader Schumer and NY Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, defeats his #MASen primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III, who was backed by House Speaker Pelosi.
Markey will face #MASen GOP primary winner Kevin O'Connor in the fall election. The Massachusetts Democrat was first sworn into the US Senate in July 2013 and last won reelection in 2014 with 61.9% of the vote.
AOC who endorsed Markey on his #MASen Democratic primary win tonight.
Ed Markey has won #MASen primary. Kennedy concedes.
This was about incumbency. But Markey looked out-of-it a year ago, so this is also a turnaround powered by AOC & by Markey's embrace of the party's left wing.
It's also the first MA loss for the Kennedy family.
This was about incumbency. But Markey looked out-of-it a year ago, so this is also a turnaround powered by AOC & by Markey's embrace of the party's left wing.
It's also the first MA loss for the Kennedy family.
Kennedy ended up explicitly leaning into the dynastic aspect, especially as he was more clearly trailing in the final weeks. politico.com/news/2020/08/3âŠ
And Markey did not hesitate to turn that around, most symbolically when he flipped JFK's quote: boston.com/news/politics/âŠ
And Markey did not hesitate to turn that around, most symbolically when he flipped JFK's quote: boston.com/news/politics/âŠ
And this is just one slice of the race, but it's what I wrote about so up-ing: Markey said he strongly supported ending felony disenfranchisement, & extending voting rights to incarcerated people. (Kennedy backed it too.)
What his camp told me: theappeal.org/politicalreporâŠ
What his camp told me: theappeal.org/politicalreporâŠ
Whatever the outcome of tonight's #masen race is, we're just glad we'll no longer have to see the garbage hot takes about the Kennedys on this site anymore.
You can genuinely prefer Ed Markey without garbage Kennedy family hot takes! In fact, half of @CatholicDems HQ found reasons to vote for him that weren't "who do the Kennedys think they are?!" There are actual policy reasons to want Markey in the Senate.
You can even dislike for Joe Kennedy for reasons entirely unrelated to his family. I know that is a difficult thing to understand on Twitter but it's true!
Polls are closing in 30 minutes in Massachusetts!
Besides #MASen & #MA01, some Gov. Baker allies face important challenges. This is the moment to familiarize yourself with the night's agenda, as two dozen races feature interesting ideological stakes.
whatsontheballot.com
Besides #MASen & #MA01, some Gov. Baker allies face important challenges. This is the moment to familiarize yourself with the night's agenda, as two dozen races feature interesting ideological stakes.
whatsontheballot.com
My plan for the night!
1. I'll update on the latest as information comes in (so follow me if you want updates!).
2. Results on whatsontheballot.com as they are called.
3. Likely end the night with a recap on my weekly live video stream.
1. I'll update on the latest as information comes in (so follow me if you want updates!).
2. Results on whatsontheballot.com as they are called.
3. Likely end the night with a recap on my weekly live video stream.
And I'll add: I just moved out of Massachusetts just two days ago after living there for 2 years, so having this night follow so quickly feels bittersweet.
The polls in Massachusetts close in đš one hour đš!! I'll have live coverage of all the biggest races tonight on @businessinsider with election results from @DecisionDeskHQ, it'll all be in this thread starting here with our #MASen live results blog: businessinsider.com/ed-markey-joe-âŠ
Next up, our live results blog for the crowded 7-way Democratic primary to replace Joe Kennedy in #MA04: businessinsider.com/massachusetts-âŠ
Here's our live results post for the Democratic primary race between @RepRichardNeal, the powerful chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Holyoke Mayor @AlexBMorse in Western Massachusetts-based #MA01 businessinsider.com/richard-neal-vâŠ
đłđșđž1. ÂĄHoy hay primarias en Massachusetts! EstarĂ© siguiendo los resultados en este hilo de Twitter y a partir de las 7:30pm EST en twitch.tv/nanisimo, por si querĂ©is ir cogiendo sitio.
Puede ser una GRAN noche para la izquierda en Nueva Inglaterra. Vamos a ver por quĂ©. đđŒ
Puede ser una GRAN noche para la izquierda en Nueva Inglaterra. Vamos a ver por quĂ©. đđŒ
đłđșđž2. Lo mĂĄs importante del dĂa son las primarias senatoriales (#MASen). El progresista Ed Markey, en el Senado desde 2013, defiende escaño con la ayuda de su compañera Elizabeth Warren y de Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, con quien lanzĂł el #GreenNewDeal.
đłđșđž3. Su rival es Joe Kennedy III, nieto de Bobby Kennedy, que querĂa aprovechar un año de elecciones tonto para arrebatarle el puesto a Markey sin ninguna razĂłn demasiado especĂfica.
Es mĂĄs establishment que Markey en un estado cada vez mĂĄs progresista.
Es mĂĄs establishment que Markey en un estado cada vez mĂĄs progresista.
Itâs Election Day in Massachusetts & @joekennedy is stopping at a polling place in Dorchester - one stop of many today as he tries to unseat @EdMarkey tonight.
Some takeaways from voters in this heavily African American precinct:
- Highly unscientific sample, most voters here breaking for Kennedy.
- âSocial justice is in his blood,â one voter told me. Family history matters.
- Kennedy voters donât dislike Markey, just want change.
- Highly unscientific sample, most voters here breaking for Kennedy.
- âSocial justice is in his blood,â one voter told me. Family history matters.
- Kennedy voters donât dislike Markey, just want change.
One Markey voter told me she just doesnât see a reason to fire him. âI think the Kennedy name brings some familiarity but I donât believe in taking a job from someone who is doing it to the best of his ability.â
It's primary election day in Massachusetts where Democratic Senator Ed Markey is being challenged by Rep. Joe Kennedy III.
16th term #MA01 Rep. Richard Neal, Ways & Means Chair & endorsed by Speaker Pelosi, faces Democratic primary challenger Alex Morse, supported by Ocasio-Cortez and progressive Justice Democrats who helped 3 Democratic primary opponents defeat Reps Clay, Engel & Lipinski this year.
It's open #MA04 House race today with Democratic Rep. Joe Kennedy III running for US Senate instead of a 5th House term.
Campaigning in the time of COVID: @EdMarkey closes out his #MASEN campaign with a drive-in rally. Folks in cars can hear audio over the radio and watch him on the big screen. Honks = applause.
In his final pre-election event, @joekennedy takes the stage to Phil Collins banging out âIn Air Tonight.â And itâs quite the stage, in the IBEW parking lot. Note the signage on the windmill.
Finishing with an old-fashioned photo line.
Drove through downtown Lee, MA today, in the heart of rural Berkshire County in #MA01.
Saw 8 yard signs for @NealForCongress and 1 for @joekennedy.
Saw 8 yard signs for @NealForCongress and 1 for @joekennedy.
Found about a half-dozen @AlexBMorse yard signs while driving around Berkshire County yesterday. Also one or two adverts for @NealForCongress, @EdMarkey, and @joekennedy.
Driving in and around Pittsfield, MA today, lots more interest in #MA01 than #MAsen ahead of Tuesday primaries.
@NealForCongress & @AlexBMorse signs galore in roughly equal numbers, with a smattering of @EdMarkey and @joekennedy signage.
@NealForCongress & @AlexBMorse signs galore in roughly equal numbers, with a smattering of @EdMarkey and @joekennedy signage.
Pelosi doing this on the last day of the convention, hours before Bidenâs speech, is a choice.
Vote for Ed Markey if you can. #MASen
Imagine being as cool as Markey about this! I canât!
OK...it's been a good while since I've done a good tweetstorm, but since it now appears that the #HEROESAct will soon be passed as the second stimulus package, it's time to talk about the #HazardPay section and how it may affect those of us #EssentialWorkers.
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As far as publicity is concerned, #HazardPay has been the stepsister in the basement, at least compared to the rollicking debates over the stim checks and the $600/week fed UI extension.
But, it actually may be the most impacting for #essentialworkers down the line.
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But, it actually may be the most impacting for #essentialworkers down the line.
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Until recently, it seems that not even the parties in DC now negotiating and fighting over the details of the stim package have given #HazardPay its due analysis. Nor has the media.
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Iâm just getting to this now (school vacation week).
10 minutes in, @EdMarkey us wiping the floor with him. It isnât close. #Masen #mapoli
10 minutes in, @EdMarkey us wiping the floor with him. It isnât close. #Masen #mapoli
@EdMarkey âHey @joekennedy why are you running?â - âReasons; me (I cant stress this enough: me); and TRUMPâ
âHey @EdMarkey why are you still there?â âI wrote the Green New Deal, & a million other things you take for granted. Iâm saving the world out here ââ
@jimbraude âkeep it brief palâ
âHey @EdMarkey why are you still there?â âI wrote the Green New Deal, & a million other things you take for granted. Iâm saving the world out here ââ
@jimbraude âkeep it brief palâ
@EdMarkey @joekennedy @jimbraude Appreciate the @jimbraude q re: Weymouth compressor, but the conflict of interest framing has no juice at all - doesnât go anywhere. The question is what leverage a US Senator can use to prevent this and future such projects.
