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TexasTowelie

(117,261 posts)
Sun Feb 4, 2018, 10:10 AM Feb 2018

Kennedy, Moulton in separate orbits, for now

WASHINGTON — The two hottest political stars in Massachusetts often seem to be blazing off in different directions.

One is descended from Democratic royalty, with his family’s unmistakable big smile, thick hair, and Hyannis Port pedigree.

He plays the role of dutiful, loyal team player, groomed for a bright future on the national stage. He is respectful — humble even — and was rewarded by party elders with a national speaking slot after the State of the Union address last week.

The other is a brash former Marine captain and Iraq War combat veteran, a renegade, defiantly leading an insurgency against Washington’s old guard Democrats and wearing his national aspirations on his sleeve.

Read more: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2018/02/03/mass-political-stars-blaze-different-directions/v8mbHa7yct9wlt1WmNU09H/story.html

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Kennedy, Moulton in separate orbits, for now (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 2018 OP
K&R sheshe2 Feb 2018 #1

sheshe2

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1. K&R
Sun Feb 4, 2018, 10:52 AM
Feb 2018

MA has many young and up and coming politicians. Kennedy/ Moulton and also:

“If you’re talking about rising stars in the party you’re missing some of the most important stars right here in our own back yard,” Moulton said, pointing to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Boston City Council President Michelle Wu, and fellow US House member Katherine Clark of Melrose.


Bravo MA!
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