26 m. ago Pressley decides not to challenge Markey, opting for reelection campaign

Despite intense speculation about a Senate run, Rep. Ayanna Pressley has decided not to wade into the fight between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton. The post Pressley decides not to challenge Markey, opting for reelection campaign appeared first on Boston.com.

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92 m. ago Ayanna Pressley Won’t Challenge Markey for Senate in Massachusetts

Ms. Pressley, a prominent progressive, will instead run for re-election to the House. Her move is expected to help Senator Ed Markey, though he still faces one well-known Democratic primary challenger.

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4 d. ago 'Squad' member mourns 'empty' Thanksgiving seats due to 'loved ones abducted & deported,' 'mass incarceration'

Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley indicated on Thanksgiving that some dinner tables would have an empty chair due to people being "abducted & deported from their families."

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7 d. ago New polls show Markey leading Moulton, but Pressley could pose serious challenge

In a hypothetical three-way race, Rep. Ayanna Pressley would narrowly edge out Sen. Ed Markey and beat Rep. Seth Moulton, a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found. The post New polls show Markey leading Moulton, but Pressley could pose serious challenge appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Senate candidate John Deaton reportedly close to securing Mass. GOP endorsement

The endorsement would likely help Deaton clear the field of potential primary challengers as he seeks the Senate seat held by Democrat Ed Markey. The post Senate candidate John Deaton reportedly close to securing Mass. GOP endorsement appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 w. ago Dem rep condemns Trump admin for being 'cruel enough' to issue work requirements for food stamps

Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley blasted the Trump administration for advocating for SNAP work requirements as the government shutdown continues.

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