After New York’s electoral upset, eyes turn to Massachusetts

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BOSTON (AP) — Ayanna Pressley knew it was going to be tough mounting a primary challenge to an incumbent Democratic congressman in Massachusetts, a state that often rewards politicians with near-lifetime jobs.

Then someone Pressley counts as a friend — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — stunned the New York Democratic establishment, and the nation, with her primary victory last month over 10-term U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley.

Suddenly, the 44-year-old black Boston city councilor’s efforts to unseat U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano — another longtime white, male, middle-aged politician — in the state’s Sept. 4 primary seems less far-fetched.

The Massachusetts contest is yet another reminder of the rifts tearing at the Democratic Party, with more liberal, often younger voters calling for a newer, more diverse leadership.

https://www.apnews.com/c8e662179d35...s-electoral-upset,-eyes-turn-to-Massachusetts

 

[Rightguide]

The People's Republic of Massachusetts could be good for another Communist.

 

[Ramone45]

The People's Republic of Massachusetts could be good for another Communist.

I think Mr. Crowley would win the election if he ran as an Independent.

 

[Adder4321]

https://www.apnews.com/c8e662179d35...s-electoral-upset,-eyes-turn-to-Massachusetts

Why does the race and gender of the politicians bother this writer so? Is that what they're judging them by?

 

[Que]

"Diverse" just means anyone, regardless of experience or qualification who is not a white male. That sounds like a stellar plan. It works great in creating the second coming of the Carter malaise only it lasted twice as long as the Carter malaise.

Why does the race and gender of the politicians bother this writer so? Is that what they're judging them by?

Yes.