Why Moulton thinks age is the key in challenging Markey for his Senate seat
In the latest sign of a generational split inside the Democratic Party, Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton said he will challenge Sen. Ed Markey in the primary next September.
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, 46, will challenge Sen. Ed Markey, 79, in the primary. Senior political reporter Anthony Brooks spoke with Moulton about his new campaign.
Brooks: Why are you jumping into this race? Moulton: “We learned that the status quo is not working.
Moulton thinks age is a key factor to defeating the sitting senator.
- Moulton is 46 years old.
- Markey is 79 years old.
Author's summary: Moulton challenges Markey for Senate seat.