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Within the likely rise of Ed Markey as an icon for Gen Z activists

In the midst of a drawn-out primary fight against an opponent barely half his age, Septuagenarian Sen. Ed MarkeyEdward (Ed) John MarkeyThe Hill’s Morning Report – Biden’s big speech draws widespread praise Pelosi calls ‘loyalty’ to MPs in defense of Kennedy conversion The Hill’s Convention Report: Biden’s big night | …

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Markey riffs on JFK quote in new ad to list progressive bona fides

Sen. Ed MarkeyEdward (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 …

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Omar tries to protect the late current from primary challenger

Rep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarMatt Gaetz, Roger Stone back far right activist Laura Loomer in congressional bid The Hill’s Campaign Report: LIVE: Trump from Gettysburg | The many unknowns of 2020 | Omar among those facing primary challenges ‘This already exists’: Democrats intervene in Trump’s potential executive order on pre-existing circumstances …

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MJ Hegar wins the Democratic battle to challenge John Cornyn

Former Air Force helicopter pilot MJ Hegar won the second round of the Democratic Senate in Texas on Tuesday to confront the senator. John CornynJohn CornynMJ Hegar wins the Democratic battle to challenge John Cornyn The Hill Campaign Report: Key races take shape in Alabama, Texas, Maine 5 key races …

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“Your money couldn’t buy a move”: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocks Wall Street after triumphing over her billionaire-backed main opponent

AP Photo / Cliff Owen, File Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez incited Wall Street on Wednesday after winning the Democratic primary for New York’s 14th congressional district. Her opponent, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, received campaign contributions from Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, and several billionaire investors. “There is no price …

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