Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has thrown her support behind Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., as he battles Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., in a closely watched Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary that will test the partys appetite for aggressive climate policy and progressive economics.
According to Fox News, Ocasio-Cortez framed her endorsement in the familiar language of class warfare and anti-corporate rhetoric, signaling that the left wing of the Democratic Party is firmly lining up behind Markey. "At a time when powerful special interests are making life harder for everyday Americans, Massachusetts working families need a champion in the U.S. Senate to stand up for them and fight corporate greed," Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement released by Markey's campaign.
She praised Markeys long record of progressive activism, tying her support directly to their shared work on expansive climate legislation that critics say would burden taxpayers and the private sector. "Ed Markey has spent his career doing exactly that, from our partnership on the Green New Deal to running his campaign without accepting a dime of corporate PAC money. His work is an inspiration to many of us who are committed to building a better future for all, and thats why Im proud to endorse him," the congresswoman added.
The House lawmaker also backed Markey in his previous election cycle, underscoring a continuing alliance between two of the partys most outspoken left-wing figures. Their partnership has helped push the Democratic agenda further toward sweeping federal intervention in the economy, energy sector, and everyday life.
Markey, now 80, responded with effusive praise for Ocasio-Cortez, casting their alliance as essential to reshaping the nations economic and environmental policies. "The toughest fights need the most inspiring leaders, and thats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Shes got vision, she knows whats at stake, and she never backs down," Markey said in a statement.
He again highlighted the Green New Deal, a proposal conservatives warn would expand government power and spending on an unprecedented scale. "We introduced the Green New Deal to tackle the climate crisis, lower costs, and build an economy that works for working people, not corporations and billionaires. I am incredibly proud to have her endorsement and look forward to continuing to fight alongside her for the livable future we deserve."
Markey has served in the Senate since July 2013 after more than 36 years in the House, making him a fixture of the Democratic establishment even as he embraces the partys progressive wing. Moulton, 47, who has served in the House since 2015, presents a younger alternative but largely shares the partys liberal policy instincts.
Voters will decide between these competing brands of Democratic progressivism when the Massachusetts primary is held on Sept. 1, with early voting scheduled for Aug. 2228. For conservatives watching from outside the state, the race offers a clear window into how strongly Democratic voters will double down on expansive government, climate mandates, and anti-corporate populism in the post-President Trump era.
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