Kerry, Vicki Kennedy Back Markey for Senate
The incumbent senator and widow of the late Sen. Kennedy both spoke positively about Ed Markey's candidacy on Friday.
A day after announcing his intention to run for U.S. Senate, Congressman Ed Markey received the backing of some big names in the Democratic party, including the incumbent senator, Friday.
Senator John Kerry, Vicki Kennedy, widow of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee all lined up behind Markey, reported the Washington Post.
”Ed’s one of the most experienced and capable legislators in the entire Congress and it would be an almost unprecedented occasion for such an accomplished legislator to join the Senate able to hit the ground running on every issue of importance to Massachusetts,” said Kerry in a statement.
Kennedy also spoke positively about Markey.
“I believe that Congressman Ed Markey is the best person to continue in the tradition of John Kerry,” she said. “He will be a superb senator for Massachusetts.”
No other Democrats have officially announced a run for the Senate. Congressmen Stephen Lynch and Michael Capuano have both been listed as possible candidates.
Greg mirda
5:51 am on Saturday, December 29, 2012
Why do we keep letting the same people run they already have destroyed our credit and spending more money than we have.
Emcee of Seekonk
7:42 am on Saturday, December 29, 2012
...“I believe that Congressman Ed Markey is the best person to continue in the tradition of John Kerry,” ...
Not sure if that's an endorsement, or not. Just exactly what is the 'tradition' of John Kerry? If not for the media, I doubt that Massachusetts would even realize he was gone.
Uncle Crackhead
11:08 am on Saturday, December 29, 2012
weez need to erect da person who will give me mo free stuff. I needs a car for free. i already got my free phone crib mass health and ebt. i needs wheels man.
Arthur Christopher Schaper
1:46 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012
Massachusetts:
Stop sending the same liberal saps to represent you.
Does anyone remember "Waxman-Markey"? Cap and Trade is already putting a Cap on Trade in Europe, yet Markey with his partner in enviromental extremism Henry Waxman insisted on pushing this bill through Congress, ignoring high unemployment and a sluggish economy in 2009.
Say "No!" to Markey. Say "Yes!" to Scott Brown for US Senate.
Sheron Tuohey
10:04 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
We beat Scottso by 8% in November...We'll finish his career with a thumpin in June'13...." This is Scottso Brown in my fake pick-up truck...callin' from oblivion..."
Fiscal Conservative
3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Hate is so becoming Sharon. You must be one heck of an Obama Lemming. Follow every word he says as if it were gospel. Oh yeah, I forgot, he is the Messiah (in his own mind). I wish people could be open minded on issues. Is Brown flawed, yeah. The only politician, in history, who isn't flawed is the Commander in Chief. From your comments, you also must not be flawed. Me, I've gots so many flaws I should be a candidate for "Physician Assisted Death with Dignity".
Amy
10:11 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein
DJ
10:27 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I totally agree Amy, but Scott is not the answer. Still early. Someone of value may still step up.
Avon Barksdale
12:10 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
HA HA HA this is the first time this has ever been quoted on a comment board, great stuff Amy. Clearly you know better than everyone else.
Amy
12:48 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Yes Avon, I do know better than anyone else. Thank you. You do make me laugh though and I appreciate that.
DJ
10:37 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Oh My, looks like a back scratch. William Mo Cowan named interim Senator.
Wow, didn't see that coming.
Indiana
10:04 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
And what authority is Vicki Kennedy??? She was married to Ted "I'll have another chivas" Kennedy. Wow what an endorsement! I agree with Amy - it would be tough for Brown. As an independent I would take Lynch over Markey and maybe over Brown as well