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1. I want Ed Markey. But like, an Ed Markey thats 30 years younger.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025, 10:15 AM

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Moultom takes so much money from corporate interests it will be tough to vote for him.

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Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders [View all] Omaha Steve Wednesday OP

I want Ed Markey. But like, an Ed Markey thats 30 years younger. SSJVegeta Wednesday #1

I guess that's what makes Moulton a "moderate"? (nt) William Seger Wednesday #5

I guess so SSJVegeta Wednesday #9

Unfortunately, he's at the young end of these democrats who were raised slightlv Wednesday #25

Markey has taken over 1million dollars in PAC money bottomofthehill Wednesday #20

PAC money ≠ corporate money SSJVegeta Wednesday #22

This message was self-deleted by its author bottomofthehill Wednesday #39

I do not want Seth -- "moderate" is an understatement obamanut2012 Wednesday #2

Isn't he a conservative dem? Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #3

I think ageism sucks as much as racism. littlemissmartypants Wednesday #4

I agree Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #6

Thank you, Keepthesoulalive. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #7

I agree to a very large degree with you, Keep... slightlv Wednesday #30

Magical thinking Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #34

I want to believe it will... piece by piece in time. slightlv Wednesday #36

As someone who has seen what this country is about Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #37

Age and health is a relevant issue especially in terms of maintaining control in times of slim majorities SSJVegeta Wednesday #10

Excellent points. But I also think we need better backup plans for... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #13

Absolutely. Another thought is that MA is so reliably Democratic that Markey is likely to SSJVegeta Wednesday #15

I can't speak to that. I am also not as optimistic as I used to be about a lot of things. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #19

I've been pushing that the elders should be stepping aside slightlv Wednesday #31

I agree Jilly_in_VA Wednesday #28

It's a lot different than racism Polybius Wednesday #42

That's not evidence that supports your stated premise. ... littlemissmartypants Wednesday #43

Agreed - equating racism and ageism is ridiculous. Racism targets the impacted group from cradle to grave. Midwestern Democrat Thursday #44

Maybe take a look at his voting record bottomofthehill Wednesday #16

Please tell me how he votes versus the person he is running against Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #23

Your question was " isn't he a conservative dem" bottomofthehill Wednesday #38

I don't care if he cannot finish his term Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #40

If we run people to the Left of Ed Markey bottomofthehill Wednesday #41

Yes, he is -- hard no obamanut2012 Wednesday #29

It is time for a change of leadership. IMO republianmushroom Wednesday #8

What kind of change Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #12

A lot less passive then what they have been. IMO republianmushroom Wednesday #17

My private equity and hedge fund alarms are ringing wolfie001 Wednesday #11

Buckle up, and keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times. William Seger Wednesday #14

Crazy times! nt wolfie001 Wednesday #18

What makes you think he will be a more passionate candidate. Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #24

Only on this board and in Massachusetts would Molton be considered a conservative bottomofthehill Wednesday #21

Got the text from his team just after the announcement Blue_Adept Wednesday #26

I will be voting for Markey. sheshe2 Wednesday #27

I like Markey. aeromanKC Wednesday #32

I won't be voting for a centrist. Cobalt Violet Wednesday #33

I'm not in Mass, but BaronChocula Wednesday #35