Rep. Kennedy Confirms Considering Senate Primary Campaign Against Markey
House Commerce Committee member Joe Kennedy, D-Mass., confirmed Monday he’s considering a primary challenge next year against Senate Commerce Committee member Ed Markey. Markey has been active on telecom and tech policy issues, including as the lead sponsor of the…
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Senate version of the Save the Internet Act (S-682) to restore rescinded 2015 net neutrality rules (see 1903060077). Markey more recently has been working on the Kids Internet Design and Safety Act (S-748) and legislation to address strategies websites use to “glue” children to devices (see 1908220057). “I haven't reached a decision yet,” Kennedy said. He later filed with the Federal Election Commission to create a Senate campaign committee. “I hear the folks who say I should wait my turn, but with due respect -- I'm not sure this is a moment for waiting,” Kennedy said. Markey’s office didn’t comment.