An impending primary election clash between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Joe Kennedy III has the party holding its collective breath
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Home-state Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be the headliner when Massachusetts Democrats gather for their annual state convention Saturday. But her rising presidential campaign fortunes won’t be the only thing delegates are buzzing about.
By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time. "Everybody I talk to says 'I love Joe, I love Ed.' You know, I think you'll see the establishment-type people gravitate toward Ed, and the more non-establishment-type people gravitate toward Joe," the donor added.
The majority of the state's all Democratic congressional delegation — rocked last year by Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s upset primary win over longtime incumbent Mike Capuano — is backing Markey. "I think it sort of legitimizes the notion of a challenge," Frank said. "There will be the notion of 'Why are you running against an incumbent?' and they can say 'Well, you agree with Joe Kennedy doing it.' It legitimizes it for other people."
Tierney's successor, Moulton, faces two announced primary challengers, and Tierney is considering a comeback himself. Veteran Reps. Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch are also facing primary challenges from the left. First-term Rep. Lori Trahan is raising money under the assumption that her 2018 primary rival Dan Koh will challenge her to a rematch.One prominent lawmaker who has been conspicuously silent is Pressley — she’s hasn’t endorsed Markey or Kennedy.
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