Long knives out in backstabbing Massachusetts congressional delegation

[sheshe2]

The long political knives are out in Massachusetts’ all-Democratic congressional delegation, where rumors are swirling around the Senate seat firmly occupied by 79-year-old Ed Markey.

Much of the speculation is centered on U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, the Newton Democrat who won’t close the door on a future run for the U.S. Senate even if Markey decides to follow through with his 2026 re-election bid.

Throw a few other ambitious Democrats like Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Seth Moulton into the mix and you’ve got quite a political pot ready to boil over.

All are motivated by self-interest and jockeying for position in the wake of the Trump presidency, looking to see who can be most effective at blocking the Republican president.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/battenfeld-long-knives-out-in-backstabbing-massachusetts-congressional-delegation/ar-AA1ITwBK?ocid=BingNewsSerp

If Markey doesn't run, I am not sure who I would get behind here. I voted for Campbell and Auchincloss in the last election.

[BOSSHOG]

1. Beat me up

But a 79 year old should not be running for a six year job.

[sheshe2]

2. I agree.

You can also tell that to the 83 year old that was reelected and will be 89 when their term ends.

[Totally Tunsie]

3. Well, that explains why I get 20+ calls a day from ALL MA area codes - a state that I haven't lived in for 22 years!

I can't answer my cellphone - EVER! Just inundated and I'm sick of it!
STOP2END - yeah, sure! Update your damn records!
Someone's making a bundle shopping my number around.

[TheRickles]

4. A totally contrived story by the Republican-leaning Boston Herald.

They're trying to drum up discord among the Dems and make it into a story. This is the first I've heard of any of those folks aiming for the Senate (aside from one non-denial by Auchincloss), and I live in MA. But I read the center/left Boston Globe daily, so my view of reality might be a bit more, well, realistic.

[W_HAMILTON]

7. From the excerpt, that was my thought as well.

[cachukis]

5. Markey appears vibrant. A replacement would have

big shoes to fill.
Passing the baton is rhythmic timing.

[yorkster]

6. Markey is a strong progressive liberal voice.

If he doesn't run, I'd support Ayanna Pressley, especially over Moulton. Haven't lived in MA for awhile, but would probably donate to Pressley.