Progressives decide to approve Kennedy’s Pelosi in the primary senate

A number of progressive groups decided Thursday Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPelosi paints Trump and McConnell as compelling barriers to move forward Democrat stars escape anger from attacks on Trump More than 50 current, former lawyers for signatories sign letter urging Congress to decriminalize marijuana MORE‘s (D-Calif.) distinction of Rep. Joe KennedyJoseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyProgressive Bowman supports Markey ahead of NY’s primary Massachusetts Democrat Omeed Malik, joins Daily Caller as minority investor, and edits editor Kennedy: Markey is ‘arming’ my family’s history MAY III (D-Mass.) On forthcoming Sen. Ed MarkeyEdward (Ed) John MarkeyProgressive Bowman supports Markey ahead of Massachusetts primary Kennedy: Markey is ‘arming’ my family history Martin Luther King III supports Kennedy in primary senate MORE (D-Mass.) In the Bay State Democratic Senate, accused her of a “double standard” in signing a challenger to the party’s duty.

“This movement stems from hypocrisy: the party sets one standard for progressives and one completely different standard for its establishment,” Alexandra Rojas, executive director of the progressive group Justice Democrats, said in a statement.

The Sunrise Movement, a group on tackling climate change, called Kennedy’s signature Pelosi “embarrassing.”

“We are honestly shocked that she had the gall to evoke social movements in supporting Joe Kennedy,” the group said. “This remark is embarrassing because it clearly reveals a reasonable double standard.”

And a spokesman for the Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersWarren praises Biden, Harris policy: ‘I love a good plan’ Clinton rejects Trump, asks Democrats to vote Yang criticizes ‘patronizing element’ of Democratic messaging ahead of conventional speech MORE (I-Vt.) – inspired group, Our Revolution, told The Hill that if the party’s founding “think we’ll just sit on our hands and take it, they’re going to get another thing.”

Progressive rep. Ro KhannaRohit (Ro) KhannaDemocrats’ platform built with many ‘We hate Trump’ boards Sanders saw Harris as Biden’s best choice: report Five things to know on the Democratic platform MORE (D-Calif.), Who is backed by Markey, warned in a tweet that Pelosi’s signing would backfire.

“Pelosi that Kennedy supports is just proof that Ed Markey’s case supports against dynasty and rooms with ointment with ointment. Fat prediction: it will increase, ”said Khanna. ‘Markey is two. My judgment now is that he wins the race by more than 5. ”

Pelosi supporting Kennedy is just evidence to support that @EdMarkey case against dynasty and smoke filled rooms anointing candidates. Fat prediction: it will increase. Markey is two. My judgment now is that he wins the race with more than 5.. Https://t.co/o4gqZneCGw

– Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) August 20, 2020

Progressives cited a past rule introduced by the Democratic congressional campaign committee that sought to block party consultants from supporting and working for primary challenger.

“No one gets to complain about primary challenges again,” progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezYang criticizes’ patronizing element ‘of Democratic messaging ahead of convention speech Ex-Clinton adviser defends’ Democrats’ Democrats’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Delegates stage state-centric videos for the roll call MORE (DN.Y., who long-time rep. Rep. Joe CrowleyJoseph (Joe) Crowley ‘Absolutely Incredible’: Ocasio-Cortez Congratulates Cori Bush on Overwhelming Victory over Lacy Clay Progressives Lost the Battle for the Soul of Democratic Party Progressive Bowman Tells Angel in New York Primarily MORE (DN.Y.) two years ago, said in a tweet., Responded to the news. “Sa [DCCC], when can we expect you to reverse your Blacklist policies against primary organizations? ”

“Because between this & lack of care around [Rep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarLoomer win creates bigger problem for House GOP Twitter won’t unban far-right activist Laura Loomer after GOP primary win McEnany: Trump ‘hasn’t done deep dive’ on anti-Muslim views of Loomer, Greene MORE’s] challenger it seems less like a policy and more an activity for cherry picking, ‘she added, referring to fellow progressive rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Who defeated her primary challenger earlier this year.

No one gets to complain about primary challenges again.

Sa @dccc, when can we expect you to reverse your blacklist policy towards primary organizations?

Because between this & lack of care ran @IlhanMNThe challenger, it seems less like a policy and more an activity for cherry-picking. https://t.co/xSneSK8H2q

– Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 20, 2020

Omar defeated her primary challenger, Antone Melton-Meaux, earlier this month. But her challenger had locked up several notable distinctions and had raised $ 3.2 million.

The DCCC has previously said it has offered support to all incomers, including Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives who have unintentional officials in 2018.

Pelosi on Thursday officially threw her support behind Kennedy, saying he represents the future of the Democratic Party.

The speaker noted that Kennedy played a key role in winning the Democrats a 2018 majority in the House and that he “knows that in order to achieve progressive change, you need to be at the forefront, leading movements of people. “

A Pelosi aide told The Hill that Kennedy did not ask for her distinction, saying she was concerned about the Markey campaign’s attacks on Kennedy, his political legacy of his family and his supporters.

Pelosi took issue with an add released by the Markey campaign last week in which he called on former President John F. Kennedy, saying “With all due respect, it’s time to start asking what your country can do for you,” according to the aide.

When Kennedy’s communications director Emily Kaufman was approached for comment, he expressed his gratitude to the congressman for his distinctions.

“Joe is truly honored to have the support of so many colleagues he admires in this race – from Speaker Pelosi to Progressive Caucus President Mark PocanMark William PocanClyburn bashes Post cuts: It’s a service, not a business Progressive Bowman endorses Markey ahead of Massachusetts primary Kudlow raises funds for ‘voting rights’ than ‘liberal, left-wing desires’ MORE, to the late Member of Congress John LewisJohn LewisHillary Clinton tells convention: ‘This could not be another woulda coulda shoulda election’ Democrats nominate Biden officially for president The Hill’s Convention Report: Democrats gather for Day Two of convention MORE, ”Said Kaufman.

Meanwhile, Markey responded to the news of Pelosi’s distinction by congratulating Kennedy.

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a great, effective leader who has shattered glass ceilings throughout her career,” Markey said in a statement. ‘I had the privilege of working alongside Nancy in the Second Chamber for decades. Every candidate would be proud of their distinction, and I congratulate Congressman Kennedy on securing her support. ”

Markey has also received awards from the party’s founding wing, including from Pelosi’s political ally First Chamber Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck Schumer Democrats use convention to preach Trump challenges Biden compares relationship with Harris to one with Obama: We trust each other The Hill’s Convention Report: Democrats gather for day two of convention MORE (D-Mass.), Who has campaigned for Markey.

The official senator also has the support of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Commission, which works to protect officials from re-election.

Kennedy and Markey will meet on Sept. 1 in the Bay State Democratic Senate base. The poll clear average of Real Clear Politics shows the race tied at 44.8 percent.