the fact that the primary would take resources and focus away from the party's efforts to topple Republicans in races elsewhere. During the campaign, Kennedy was often asked to explain why he was taking on Markey, since the two agree on most major policy issues. Kennedy would say it was time for new leadership, and that being one of the state's senators means more than just how that politician votes.
Markey stressed his working-class roots, legislative accomplishments and progressive credentials, especially on climate change with his co-authorship of the Green New Deal with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who endorsed him.
thanks to AOC she has a lot to do with markey's win
46 years of Markey. We needed something new.
The future of the Democratic Party is AOC and the Squad, not the DNC of neo-cons TomPerez SpeakerPelosi
Shauna33R 🤦
Just tells me , the electorate Is staying in touch
when he turns out to be as corrupt as the other democrat leaders and start controlling everything, you are going to wish like hell, you vote for someone else.
I love the man Joe Kennedy seems to be. So sorry he lost this one, but he won`t stop!
It's about time! The Massachusetts JFKennedys were some of the worst politicians/people we've ever seen, now they're mostly gone and the Country is a better place now!
Sh*t! Markley is about as corrupt as they come.
Online Bullying Works
Huge mistake ‼️‼️
Interesting?
The Supreme Speakers boy, a Kennedy that was tapped as a rising star, undone by the radical Left's Squad. Kennedy was very liberal, but not a communist, so he must go, says AOC.
Hell yeah, go Ed.
Nation is over the Kennedys Adios!
oh i hate to hear it
Loosing to this Belligerent gentleman has got to hurt. Bye Bye
Professional politicians are the 1 problem in the US. We need to eliminate multiple terms and shorten the length of term. Fire them ALL and start over!
joekennedy If the plan doesnt work, change the plan BUT NEVER THE GOAL!
Hope he has the guts to stand up for all people especially those who don’t look like him.
Term limits
who is that lady with the glasses standing near his right arm? did she help him win?
Losing is a humbling experience and it let’s you know: you’re human, allows you to grow and do better next time. Plus, there are no Messiahs in politics or any place in this world. So why even promote that concept? It’s part of what’s wrong with America and the World.
We got you Senator Ed Markey. Thank you for supporting “MOMS DEMANDS ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA “
all the psychos who orchestrated the Kennedy campaign need to got to the Republican party where they belong
damn, what a waste of time and money to challenge a man who has done so much. RepJoeKennedy's weak reason for the challenge was textbook amateur hour politics. Wasting all that $ that could have gone to fighting off GOPComplicitTraitors Bad timing, bad judgment. VoteOutTheGOP
Good
This country can use a break from political dynasties!
'becoming the first member of the legendary Massachusetts political dynasty to lose an election in the state.'.....beautiful, whimsical really
Could care less
Thank god. No more Kennedys, please.
It’s not surprising. People are fed up with politicians and they want younger and experienced people. Not old hats.
Must have learned that from ewarren since she lost her own state in the primaries
I'm so sorry Joe lost. He seems like a good and decent man.
To All of you who crushed Kennedy because he didn’t “wait his turn” and challenged an incumbent, I can’t wait to see you supporting one of the incumbent NY Senators when AOC doesn’t “wait her turn” and has the gall to be ambitious.
This is such great news— trailblazer. EdMarkey
That tells you everything you need to know about establishment and political dynasties. Think Bush etc.
Proving that everyone in America wants to start imposing term limits on the old guard.
Congratulations Ed Markey.
leftist loses to pretend leftist.
I don’t think running with any hint that politics is a family business is great optics.
oh thank God
Fends? It wasn't even close to a tie. He won by a very nice margin. 5 points.
Good,we hadtooutliveelast Kennedy dynasttoberidofhim-and JoeevidentlyinheritedUncleted's warhousefullof postersandyard signs!
Wow! Now the Kennedy clan is too moderate for the Democrats who are turning hard left towards socialism and communism.
🙌🏽
Kennedy was endorsed by Pelosi, proving yet once again, a Nancy Pelosi endorsement in 2020 is the kiss of death
Finally some good news in 2020 Bye Bye joekennedy, if I have it in my power, you will never, EVER reach a statewide office, your national ambitions are OVER
joekennedy Joe, You never go full woke.
Karma legacy of the Kennedy name.
Watch this 😂
FUCK YEAH
It's about time.
ItHasBegun2016 If Joe III had asked me if he should run against Markey I would've told him not to do it, that he wouldn't win. How is it that politicians are so blind to their chances of winning an election?
If your last name is Kennedy and you challenge someone in DEM primary you better win or else sit it out! Js
We need more ProSCIENCE Representatives in DC. NOT anti-vaxxrrs. Even if he IS a Kennedy. Well Done Ed Markey! Graceful concession Me Kennedy
Ted Kennedy killed a woman
Even the Liberal Kennedy is not left enough for Mass. Wow.
Yes! Here's to a progressive.
Big win for the progressive movement, AOC & loss for Pelosi corporate Dems. Kennedy opposed legalized Marijuana. WTF.
74 years old. Rep for nearly 40 years. Jesus. Time for a change?
Good to see a fresh face moving up. Mister🍦
Good! Political dynasties are just as elitist and ignorant as primogeniture monarchies.
'Legendary' is not the word most of the country uses to describe the Kennedy family.
joekennedy and last name going to get replaced by the Trumps DonaldJTrumpJr IvankaTrump
This shows that the far left has captured the Democrat Party. Vote Trump 2020.
These moderates need to learn to work with the left wing instead of demanding the opposite. They’re getting crushed in the primaries.
Congratulations, EdMarkey!!! Keep doing great things!!!
Woah!
Newsflash - Old insane Massachusetts liberal defeats younger insane Massachusetts liberal.
End family dynasties in American politics, please! SorryMichelle
So disappointed in mass. I know he was a Kennedy. But he is young and has a fresh eyes. We need to get the old guys out. It’s insane
Good. It was stupid for him to do so in the first place. Wait your turn.
Yes!!! Congratulations EdMarkey! ❤🇺🇸👍
Come at the King you best not miss.
Yay.
Good!
Political dynasty 🤢
Legacy progressive defeated by a dinosaur progressive.
Not all older peoples' time is up but I think Markey's was and Joe Kennedy would have been a great senator w/ enthusiasm and energy to preserve what we've achieved so far, defeat the republicans, and continue on the Dems' progressive agenda. Darn shame.
NoNeoLiberals Legit read that as RIP Joe Kennedy III
The swamp creatures continue to live...
Even with NPR pushing Kennedy like they pushed Clinton, Beto, Mayor Pete, or anyone with a pulse against Bernie even with all that slanted reporting, the people of Massachusetts still came through & kept the real progressive in. Some of my faith in my neighbors has been restored
Kennedy’s time will come. But Ed Markey has been doing a great job.
Let’s avoid as many dynasties in our government as possible.
Isn't Joe Kennedy 3 the guy that npr oops I mean the democrats used to rebutt trump that time , but hes most known as the guy that had excessive slobber on his face?
Great! 6 more years of voting present by Ed Markey
Fuck yes! What a win for leftwing progressives everywhere. Proud of our Massachusetts voters!
chesscat48 Hopefully Americans have become wary of political family dynasties. I know I have.
So- you want to get rid of someone based on their age and not their ideas?
Goodnight Kennedy family. It’s been real.
I love the Kennedy’s, but there was not a good reason to vote against Ed Markey. He’s still very effective, responsive, and his leadership on energy, climate, free internet is very important.
Good. We've had enough KENNEDYS
Rabies Joe
Sad to hear KennedyForMA now stuck with a old man EdMarkey
Progressives are taking over the corporate funded democrats party.
Give thanks for the Pelosi anti bump
No vid of Nancy weeping?
end of a failed DNC dream. Now step aside and make way for the progressives.
Did he do it in spanish?
A huge win for AOC
In a move where progress doesn’t mean a thing unless you’re an old rich white man.
White euro fascist imperialist false democracy is over....market is old and no one wants false white imperialists. Misogynistic mass needs a woman in there
We've had enough of political dynasties, we need fresh new people to get our country going again.
interesting correlation here:
A win for Progressives! Since DNC refuses to give us BernieSanders NOW we gotta SATURATE the HOUSE & SENATE w/ our people to push JoeBiden where we want. Ed Markey Holds Off Joseph Kennedy in Mass. Senate Race He may become the head, WeAreTheKneck
Good. Joe Kennedy is just a name. He's unremarkable. Then he primaried a popular incumbent Senator from the right, and with no major alternative policy goals. You can't claim to be a fresh face when you're a Kennedy and you've been in office for nearly a decade.
People are sick of the establishment hence Trump is our President.
cool, now i can go back to not hating joe kennedy’s guts😌
NO MORE Kennedy KENNEDY SOCIALISM IS DEAD SAY NO TO NEPOTISM SAY NO TO HOLLYWOODS RICH LIBERALS
why is anyone with the last name of Kennedy, Bush or Clinton even allowed to run?
Lol just as with biden the dems hanging on to democrat dinosaur career politicians
The Kennedys used to be my heroes, but between this guy primarying a solid progressive senator, and his uncle deciding to become an anti-vaxxer, I’m done with these people.
RinzenLhamo Congrats to Markey! I hope both candidates keep up the good work.
What is peoples obsession with not ever trying to get some young people in with new ideas. Jesus look where we r now. We need to start trying to grow as a nation but nooo lets keep voting for old men.
Happy Dance!
Too bad. But people want change. So maybe it’s time.
you love to see it
It’s a good day for democracy when your family name alone doesn’t win you an election.
Joe has potential. However, he has to earn his spot and gain trust.
Excellent news! Keep going, EdMarkey ! Let's win November!! VoteBlueToSaveAmerica VoteBlue2020 SaveThePlanet
I saw Markey speak last year, he rambled on & when it came to ask questions - he said A LOT without actually answering anyone! Not sure how Kennedy would have turned out, but disappointed to have this windbag for another term.
I am a Kennedy fan. But I can't get excited over Joe 3.
Nice to see the last of the Kennedys get yeetED ✌🏼
FYI, Robert Kennedy lost the MA dem primary for President in 1968. In case you want to change the headline.
LisaGetsPolitik Wow
Anyways, when’s the winner of the September version of apocalypse bingo gonna be revealed?
It was because of his red hair. Those gingerphobes.
Massachusetts is no longer a moderate Democrat Jfk culture. The progressives have taken over backing an long standing establishment lackey in Markey.
Awe Man
Term limits and next time Joe
NPR lied about the shooting in Wisconsin because Trump did not say it was self-defense.
An old white man. How original.
DNC thought they could take out one of the leading progressive voices in the senate and slot in their prince just on name recognition. Stupid move and a huge loss for centrists. They pander to the center right and forget their base is center left. They never learn.
Good riddance.
JFK would have been run out of today's demorat party
“New generation” on its own isn’t a rationale for running. He wasn’t really running as a moderate alternative, couldn’t run as a more progressive candidate than Markey... if his name wasn’t Kennedy, it would’ve been a blowout
The power of AOC
Always thought this was a very dumb move by Kennedy and wonder who advised him. He had a very promising career in Congress but he chose to jump too soon.Markey will likely retire next term, Kennedy would have been a shoe in.
AOC is now in charge of Nancy Pelosi
SoSofieFatale Dynasties aren’t good for a country.
He had 2 hrs left. Really? Next time, behind the polls or not, have gumption to stay in 'til the end.
Nancy is having a bad day.
Absolutely the right choice! Kennedy did not run a good campaign.
This 👇🏽
Yes great guy. Get better soon. I suffer from the samething.
MedicareForAll
We really don't need the lucky sperm club anymore.
Run for Governor Joe
I would have voted for an Artificial Intelligence Global Governing System. People cant make decisions for those they 'represent.'
From NH, we saw only the TV ads. Kennedy: I am not banking on my family's name, but here's 30 seconds of photos of my grandfather Bobby. Seemed pretty disingenuous.
this was a stupid time to run against a sitting incumbent of your own party. What a colossal waste of time, resources, and money for this dumb fuck senate bid. Dude, I liked you before. But now? No thanks, Joe Kennedy
Joe Kennedy’s great great grandfather was John F. Fitzgerald aka “Honey Fitz” who also lost a few races for U.S. Senate. Honey Fitz was the father of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, which would be Joe Kennedy’s great grandmother. The lineage is long.
Good. Anti-vaxxer quack.
beautiful.
this was a referendum on so-called ruling families. the american people don’t want royal dynasties.
Wow it’s gotta suck to be worse than the Kennedy who killed a woman and neglected to send help for her as she was stuck in a car at the bottom of a body of water...
He lost a primary. The Kennedys are OVER. Drove that campaign right over the bridge.
He'll come back stronger 😀🥰
13 days ... eeuwigdurende herhaling ....
The Democratic run riot cities are going to collapse to 3rd world status. A crashing economy, a fleeing tax base, evaporating tax revenue, crashing real estate values. Escape or reap the bitter fruit of Socialism.
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