Massachusetts U.S. Senator Ed Markey called originalism — a legal theory that judges should interpret the U.S. Constitution as it was drafted – "racist," "sexist," "homophobic," and "just a fancy word for discrimination."
He also linked U.S. Supreme Court nominee — and now new justice — Amy Coney Barrett with what he described as discriminatory treatment against various minorities.
In the age of social media, Facebook has become a popular tool for candidates to use to promote their campaigns.
Candidates can use the site to build a following organically, or they can pay the site money to boost their cause. The latter has been common in some legislative races in Massachusetts this fall.
