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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders [View all]SSJVegeta
(1,795 posts)10. Age and health is a relevant issue especially in terms of maintaining control in times of slim majorities
If Dems win 51 seats and lose a member because of health, there goes the majority. It is much less likely to happen with a younger member.
Then again if you replace a reliable independent-minded Dem like Markey with a Sinema-lite fellow such as Moulton who finds the right price for his soul? Well:
There goes the majority.
I would rather take my chances on a career public servant in fairly good health like Markey than I would on trusting Moulton's handle on on the integrity of his soul...
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Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders [View all]
Omaha Steve
Wednesday
OP
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
Agreed - equating racism and ageism is ridiculous. Racism targets the impacted group from cradle to grave.
Midwestern Democrat
Thursday
#44
Only on this board and in Massachusetts would Molton be considered a conservative
bottomofthehill
Wednesday
#21