We did it. Damn it we did!

[sheshe2]

Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, with wife Dr. Susan Blumenthal, celebrates his victory in the Massachusetts special election for the U.S. Senate at his campaign party Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Boston.

With almost all precincts reporting late Tuesday, Markey had 55 percent, or about 629,000 votes, and Gomez had 45 percent, or about 513,000 votes.

Markey, who declared victory two hours after the polls closed, ticked off a slew of legislative priorities. He said he wanted to help spark a “green energy revolution,” protect seniors, boost job growth in Massachusetts and ensure young people can attend college without shouldering enormous debt.

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“Thanks to the opportunities this country gave me, this son of a milkman is going to serve the state of Massachusetts in the United States Senate,” he said.

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“I go there to stand for you. To speak for you. To seek change that lifts up your families and your future,” he said.

Read more: http://swampland.time.com/2013/06/25/dem-rep-markey-wins-u-s-senate-election-in-mass/#ixzz2XIhi18ZO

Massachusetts has a new Senator! Edward Markey!




Boston Strong Forever!

[proverbialwisdom]

1. Congratulations! Next up, whether NJ voters can do the same. nt

[sheshe2]

3. NJ here we come!

NY and NJ supported Boston in our grief!

We love them and will take their back. As one, we can do this state by state. As Michelle would say~ Let's Move!

Thanks proverbialwisdom!

[Cha]

2. There's that Victory pic that we were looking forward to, she!

With Senator Markey and his wife Susan Blumenthal.. So Precious!

Sanity won out in Massachusetts. Something to be really really grateful for!

Mahalo, she, and to all those in Massachusetts who got out and voted today to make this happen! You're my heroes!

[sheshe2]

4. Without the support of you

and so many others, Cha. We could not have done all this.

In our bleakest hours, you were there.

The victory picture, it is Grand!

We have each others backs. And that is a beautiful thing!

Next we take New Jersey!

Together

[sheshe2]

5. Please post that info that you have on his wife

Susan Blumenthal.

Like Michelle and Jill she will be her husbands best asset!

Thanks Cha!

[Cha]

6. She is undoubtedly an amazing person, she.. and now her husband is a

US Senator from Massachusetts. My best wishes to them as they move forward with their lives after this hard fought campaign. Senator Markey serving in the Senate and Dr Susan continuing with her work in Health Services.

Rear Admiral Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A. served as U.S. Assistant Surgeon General and Senior Global Health Advisor in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where her work for over 20 years as a top Federal government leader focused on a broad range of public health and science issues facing the Nation and world. She is an internationally recognized medical expert and leader who has been a major force in bringing important public health issues including women’s health, global health, disease, obesity, and violence prevention, and mental illness to increased scientific and public attention, helping to place them at the top of our nation’s health care agenda. Dr. Blumenthal has also been involved in the national public health response to terrorism, emergency preparedness, biotechnology issues, and emerging disease threats including pandemic flu and AIDS. She has established many international health collaborations including a Middle East Health Initiative. She was a pioneer in applying information technology to improve health and was among the first in the government to use the Internet for health education, envisioning and establishing several award winning health websites. Dr. Blumenthal was decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal of the U.S. Public Health Service, its highest honor, “for distinguished and pioneering leadership, groundbreaking contributions and dedicated public service that has improved the health of women, our Nation, and the world.”

The Rest..
http://susan-blumenthal.org/about/biography/

Her biography needs to be updated!

[sheshe2]

7. Senator Edward Markey and Dr Susan Blumenthal!

That sounds Wonderful!

Thank you so much for posting that for me, Cha!

Dr. Blumenthal was decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal of the U.S. Public Health Service, its highest honor, “for distinguished and pioneering leadership, groundbreaking contributions and dedicated public service that has improved the health of women, our Nation, and the world.”

[Politicub]

8. Dem fever across the US!

[sheshe2]

9. It's catching on like fire!

We rock!

[Kath1]

10. I'm so happy about this!

Hopefully, a sign of more good things to come! Forward! This, and other developments today, make me think we are really making progress. Thanks, she!

[IrishAyes]

11. God bless 'em both.