Sen. Ed Markey has backing from much of the Massachusetts Democratic establishment.
BOSTON, Mass. — The first days of Joe Kennedy’s Senate primary campaign offer a glimpse at the coalition he hopes to assemble in his challenge to Sen. Ed Markey, a blockbuster contest that could reorder Massachusetts’ congressional delegation.
As he campaigns for the first time outside his Boston-area House district, Kennedy will have to help his famous name take a form in voters' minds, said political strategist Michael Goldman. Goldman grew up in Malden with Markey, and consulted for Kennedy's father, Rep. Joseph Kennedy II. “Senator Markey is an effective fighter for Massachusetts and a strong progressive leader in the caucus on issues ranging from tackling climate change to ending gun violence. The campaign’s broad and diverse coalition of supporters reflects his record of delivering for Massachusetts in the Senate, and we’re proud to support his re-election," said DSCC spokesperson Stewart Boss.
The most important thing for Massachusetts, McKenna said, is that the primary winner head into the general election without being too bruised, though she does not expect a race between Kennedy and Markey to turn ugly.
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