U.S. Rep. David Cicilline said Thursday that U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy “would be a great United States senator,” but he stopped short of formally endorsing Kennedy in his high-profile run against U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts. “Joe Kennedy is a great friend of mine. He has been a great member of the House,” Cicilline […]
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Kennedy Confirms Consideration Of Run Against Sen. Markey
Confirming that he’s considering a Democratic challenge against U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts used a Facebook post Monday to push back against suggestions that he’s moving too quickly. “I hear the folks who say I should wait my turn, but with due respect — I’m not sure this is a […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 23
Hard to believe, but September and a fresh school year is close at hand. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. Much ado about nothing or a serious ethical lapse? The Rhode […]
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Boston Labor Lawyer Shannon Liss-Riordan Launches U.S. Senate Bid Against Markey
High-profile workers’ rights lawyer Shannon Liss-Riordan will challenge U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in the 2020 Democratic primary. The 49-year-old Brookline resident launched her campaign against the longtime member of Congress on Monday, presenting herself as a champion for women, blue-collar workers and families and vowing to break the “endless cycle” of maintaining the status quo. […]
