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fujiyamasan

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5. Markey should retire and allow for a competitive primary

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Sep 23, 2025, 07:49 PM

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Whether it’s Moulton or someone farther left, it doesn’t matter. I understand power is difficult to let go of, but a time comes to let another generation take over.

I think he should follow Durbin’s lead. Hopefully Schumer does the same and decides not to run again.

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