"In a bold challenge to the status quo, Representative Seth Moulton, a 46-year-old six-term congressman from Massachusetts, has launched a primary campaign against 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey. Moulton, a Marine veteran, argues that Markey's long tenure in Congress makes him ill-equipped to meet the challenges of the present moment.
As Moulton put it in a campaign video, "Democrats have failed to stop Donald Trump's harmful, racist agenda. The next generation will keep paying the cost if we don't change course." Moulton's attack on Markey's age and experience is a direct challenge to the notion that experience is essential for effective leadership.
Markey, a longtime member of the House before being appointed to the Senate in 2013, has been a vocal advocate for progressive causes. However, Moulton's campaign is calling for a new generation of leadership, one that is better equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern era.
As Moulton's campaign manager, this is a moment of truth for Democrats. Will they stick with the familiar face of Markey, or will they opt for a fresh perspective? The stakes are high, and the outcome will have significant implications for the future of Massachusetts and the Democratic Party.
Markey's campaign manager, Cam Charbonnier, has already fired back, criticizing Moulton for launching his campaign amid a government shutdown. The battle for the future of Massachusetts has begun, and it's anyone's game.",
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Seth Moulton: Congressman Moulton Launches Primary Challenge Against Sen. Markey, Calling for Generational Change

Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks during the US Chamber of Commerce's Global Aerospace Summit in Washington, DC, on September 10, 2025.
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