Sen. Ed Markey
Edward (Ed) John MarkeyOvernight Energy: EPA finalizes rollback of Obama-era oil and gas methane emissions standards | Democratic lawmakers demand interior to request masks inside national parks | Harris climate agenda stresses need for justice Markey riffs on JFK quote in new ad to support progressive bona fides EPA finalizes reimbursement of Obama-era oil and gas methane emissions standards MAY (D-Mass.) On Thursday released an ad acknowledging his years of experience in the Senate and his support for progressive Democrats as he competes for reelection with a primary challenge from Rep. Joe Kennedy
Joseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyNew poll shows Markey with broad lead over Kennedy in Massachusetts Sens. Markey, Cruz Coronavirus Relief Clash: ‘It’s Not a Jdam Ted’ Budowsky: Why I Back Kennedy, Praise Markey MORE III (D-Mass.).
In the nearly 3-minute ad, Markey did not focus directly on his primary challenger, but riffed on the iconic quote from Joe Kennedy’s great-uncle, former president John F. Kennedy’s founding address.
“We asked what we could do for our country. We went out, we did it, “Markey said in the ad, referring to the sacrifice of former President Kennedy. “With all due respect, it’s time to start asking what your country can do for you.”
If the government gives up its people, it is up to us to stand up and make a revolution. We fight for dignity, for justice and for our future. Join us at https://t.co/NY8pZcBcFE. #GreenNewDealmaker pic.twitter.com/4V558XjrVw
– Ed Markey (@EdMarkey) August 13, 2020
Markey appears to be leading in his bid for re-election less than a month from the primary Sept. 1, according to a recent interview. A UMass / Amherst interview released Wednesday found Markey with a 15-point lead over Kennedy, and expanded his margin over his challenger since February extensively.
Markey introduced last year the Green New Deal, a progressive proposal for climate change, together with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democrats slam Trump for entertaining false birther theory on Harris Overnight Energy: EPA finalizes rollback of Obama-era oil and gas methane emissions standards | Democratic lawmakers demand interior to request masks inside national parks | Harris climate agenda highlights need for justice Markey riffs on JFK quote in new ad for progressive bona fides MORE (DN.Y.), one of its high-profile endorsers featured in the new ad.
“With 500 laws in the book, do you think I’ll stop now? They want to, ‘Markey said in the ad.
‘We should absolutely crush Trump in November, but if we end this era of chaos, that will not be enough. We need to make sure President Biden signs the Green New Deal. We can not wait, “Markey adds.
The ad also marks Markey’s approval of fellow Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth WarrenChris Wallace: Trump wrestles with attacks on ‘form-shifter’ Harris Markey riffs on JFK quote in new ad to list progressive bona fides Howard Kurtz: Kamala Harris ‘gets walking on water cover’ by media after VP pick MORE (D).
A spokesman for the Kennedy campaign was not immediately available for comment.
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